Michael Fragassi

Don't get the two confused, Michele (Michael) Fragassi has a Grandson bearing his name. This Mike is the one who first came from old Italia, through Ellis Island in New York, around Utah and Idaho with cousins and presumably following the railroad down to Los Angeles.

He was born May 6, 1888 in Bari, Italy. He and his French-Indian wife had three children together in Los Angeles; Angelina, Rocky, and Emmalina. He died September 30, 1939 in San Francisco, California, USA. We will soon find out how, and where he is buried...


World War I Draft - June 1917


Now, from a clean copy of this form, the information you're actually looking at is:

Name in full- Michele Fragassi
Age- 29
Home Address- 828 Cleveland St, Los Angeles, California
Date of Birth- May 6, 1888
Natural born citizen, naturalized citizen, alien, or have you declared your intention?- he put "Italy" Where were you born- Bitoritto, Bari, Italia If not a citizen, of what nation are you a citizen or subject?- Italy
What is your present trade, occupation, or office?- Gardner
By whom employed?- P. J. Howard
Have you a father, mother, wife, child under 12, or a sister or brother
under 12 solely dependent on you for support?- Wife
Married or single?- married
What military experience have you had? Rank?- none
Do you claim exemption from draft?- no
here is his signature "X"

Registrar's report:
Tall, medium, or short?- 5 ft
Slender, medium, or stout?- Med
Color of Eyes?- Brown
Color of Hair?- Black
Has person lost arm, leg, hand, foot, eye, or both eyes or is he otherwise disabled?- arm-leg [does this mean he was actually missing two limbs???]
Precinct 404 or 409 of Los Angeles, Calif
Dated 6/5/17

California Death Index shows :

Michael Fragassi (spouse initial "F") age 51, died on September 30, 1939 in San Francisco County/City. The state's record number is 63856.