Advertisement
Advertisement
A photo of Frankie Rakes
Add photo

Frankie Rakes 1892 - 1985

Frankie Rakes of Huntington, Wayne County, West Virginia was born on February 28, 1892, and died at age 93 years old in May 1985.
Frankie Rakes
Huntington, Wayne County, West Virginia 25704
February 28, 1892
May 1985
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
This page exists for YOU
and everyone who remembers Frankie.
Share what you know,
even ask what you wish you knew.
Invite others to do the same,
but don't worry if you can't...
Someone, somewhere will find this page,
and we'll notify you when they do.

Frankie Rakes' History: 1892 - 1985

Uncover new discoveries and connections today by sharing about people & moments from yesterday.
  • 02/28
    1892

    Birthday

    February 28, 1892
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • 05/dd
    1985

    Death

    May 1985
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Advertisement
  • Did you know?
    Frankie Rakes lived 23 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 93.
  • share
    Memories
    below
Advertisement
Advertisement

Add Memories, Stories & Photos about Frankie

Be the 1st to share and we'll let you know when others do the same.
Did you know?
In 1892, in the year that Frankie Rakes was born, on October 12th, the "Pledge of Allegiance" was first recited in unison by students in U.S. public schools. Composed the previous August by Francis Bellamy, it was to be recited in 15 seconds and originally read: "I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." "Under God" was added in the 1950's.
Did you know?
In 1938, when this person was 46 years old, on June 25th (a Saturday) the Fair Labor Standards Act was signed into law by President Roosevelt (along with 120 other bills). The Act banned oppressive child labor, set the minimum hourly wage at 25 cents, and established the maximum workweek at 44 hours. It faced a lot of opposition and in fighting for it, Roosevelt said "Do not let any calamity-howling executive with an income of $1,000 a day, ...tell you...that a wage of $11 a week is going to have a disastrous effect on all American industry."
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement

Frankie Rakes' Family Tree & Friends

Frankie Rakes' Family Tree

Parent
Parent
Partner
Child
Sibling
Advertisement
Advertisement
Friendships

Frankie's Friends

Friends of Frankie Friends can be as close as family. Add Frankie's family friends, and their friends from childhood through adulthood.
Advertisement
Advertisement
 Followers & Sources
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement
Back to Top