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Reta May FRANKLIN 1907–1971

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Reta FRANKLIN in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 3 Dec 1907 · Gilbert Plains, Manitoba, Canada
Died 10 Sep 1971 · Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Father Loman Oscar Franklin
Mother Henrietta Hetty Murray
Siblings Fredrick Earl Franklin, Marjory Grace Franklin, Olga Lorraine Franklin
Records
1921 Census of Canada
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1907, Reta May FRANKLIN entered the world in Gilbert Plains, Manitoba, Canada, born to loman oscar franklin and henrietta hetty murray. Reta May FRANKLIN passed away in 1971 in Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1921 Census of Canada

Life Timeline

1907
Birth of Reta May FRANKLIN in Gilbert Plains, Manitoba, Canada
Birth
1971
Death of Reta May FRANKLIN in Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Reta FRANKLIN

This ancestor line traces from Broxted, Essex, England (1712) to Gilbert Plains, Manitoba, Canada (1907) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Reta FRANKLIN (1907–1971) was born in Gilbert Plains, Manitoba, Canada and died in Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Reta 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 7 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.

Related Records

Loman Oscar Franklin
Father
Henrietta Hetty Murray
Mother

Reta FRANKLIN's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Reta May FRANKLIN PTP
1907–1971
Gilbert Plains, Manitoba, Canada
Parents
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Grandparents
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Reta FRANKLIN's Descendants

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Reta May FRANKLIN PTP 1907–1971