Frederick Fraley

Frederick Fraley
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate for the 1st district
In office
1837–1839
Preceded byAbraham Miller
Succeeded byHenry S. Spackman
Philadelphia City Council
In office
1834–1837
Personal details
Born(1804-05-28)May 28, 1804
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
DiedSeptember 23, 1901(1901-09-23) (aged 97)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Political partyWhig
Alma materUniversity of Pennsylvania
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Frederick Fraley (May 28, 1804 – September 23, 1901) was an American businessman, politician, and civic leader from Pennsylvania. He was involved in several successful businesses and served on the Philadelphia City Council and as a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate. He was one of the founders of the Franklin Institute and one of the first directors of Girard College in Philadelphia.