Who was Luther Franklin?

Luther Franklin (1780–1861) was born in Guilford, Windham, Vermont, USA and died in Plymouth, Windsor, Vermont, USA. 7 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Luther in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 11 generations of this lineage.

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Luther Franklin 1780–1861

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Reliability Score: A

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

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 7 independent trees, with linked records

Born 5 MAR 1780 · Guilford, Windham, Vermont, USA

Died 18 APR 1861 · Plymouth, Windsor, Vermont, USA

Spouse Priscilla Penney

Children Abigail Franklin

Records

U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … North America, Family Histories Geni.com, Subscriber Tree

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Immediate Family

Parents

Spouse(s)

Priscilla Penney

Children

Abigail Franklin

Biography

Luther Franklin was born in 1780 in Guilford, Windham, Vermont, USA. Luther Franklin married priscilla penney, and had children including abigail franklin. Luther Franklin passed away in 1861 in Plymouth, Windsor, Vermont, USA.

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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Record Geni.com, Subscriber Tree

Life Timeline

1780

Birth of Luther Franklin in Guilford, Windham, Vermont, USA

Birth

1861

Death of Luther Franklin in Plymouth, Windsor, Vermont, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Luther Franklin

This ancestor line traces from Weston, Hertfordshire, England (1425) to Guilford, Windham, Vermont, USA (1780) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Luther Franklin (1780–1861) was born in Guilford, Windham, Vermont, USA and died in Plymouth, Windsor, Vermont, USA. 7 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Luther 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 11 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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Luther Franklin PTP

1780–1861

Guilford, Windham, Vermont, USA