ISAAC FRAZEEÕS MIDWEST ROOTS
nThe Frazee family were Kentucky pioneers who later settled in Indiana. IsaacÕs uncle, Lewis Jacob
Frazee, was a well-known physician in
Louisville. Another uncle was Alexander William Doniphan, Mexican War hero and prominent Missouri attorney.
nIsaacÕs father, William D. Frazee, was an Indiana lawyer, Elder in the Christian Church, and amateur anthropologist. He traveled extensively to study the American Indians, and also came out to California during the Gold Rush.
nIn 1854, W.D. returned to Indiana to marry Rebecca Jenkinson, a member of a prominent Indiana Quaker family.
nIsaacÕs cousin was Illinois poet Vachel Lindsay.
nThe Family moved to California in 1873 in hopes of improving Mrs. FrazeeÕs health. Isaac
was 15 years old. Mrs. Frazee died
three years later in 1876.
nThe family had strong ties to the Christian Church in Indiana and California.
W.D. Frazee
Rebecca Jenkinson
Isaac at 4
Isaac at 15