Who was Betty Franklin?

Betty Franklin (1938–1983) was born in Lexington, Henderson, Tennessee, USA and died in Lexington, Henderson, Tennessee, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Betty in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 13 generations of this lineage.

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Betty Jo Franklin 1938–1983

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 16 Apr 1938 · Lexington, Henderson, Tennessee, USA

Died 30 Sep 1983 · Lexington, Henderson, Tennessee, USA

Father Etta Mae Wood

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Researchers connected through Betty Franklin 1938–1983

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Immediate Family

Parents

Etta Mae Wood

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1938, Betty Jo Franklin entered the world in Lexington, Henderson, Tennessee, USA, born to etta mae wood. Betty Jo Franklin passed away in 1983 in Lexington, Henderson, Tennessee, USA.

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Life Timeline

1938

Birth of Betty Jo Franklin in Lexington, Henderson, Tennessee, USA

Birth

1983

Death of Betty Jo Franklin in Lexington, Henderson, Tennessee, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Betty Franklin

This ancestor line traces from Parkham, Devon, England, United Kingdom (1510) to Lexington, Henderson, Tennessee, USA (1938) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Betty Franklin (1938–1983) was born in Lexington, Henderson, Tennessee, USA and died in Lexington, Henderson, Tennessee, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Betty in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 13 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

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Etta Mae Wood

Father

Betty Franklin's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Betty Jo Franklin PTP

1938–1983

Lexington, Henderson, Tennessee, USA