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Benjamin Winston Franklin 1852–1914 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Mar 1852

Birth Location: Hopkins, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 29 Jul 1914

Death Location: Dawson Springs, Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: James Franklin

Mother: Mary Fox

Spouse(s): Medora Utley

Children(s): Hardy Franklin, Roland Franklin, Lelia Franklin

The story of Benjamin Winston Franklin began in 1852 in Hopkins, Kentucky, USA. In 1860, Benjamin Winston Franklin resided in Hopkins, Kentucky, USA. In 1880, Benjamin Winston Franklin resided in Charleston, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA. Benjamin Winston Franklin married Medora C Utley, and had children including Hardy Franklin, Lelia Franklin, Roland R Franklin. Benjamin Winston Franklin passed away in 1914 in Dawson Springs, Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Winston Franklin began in 1852 in Hopkins, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1860, Benjamin Winston Franklin resided in Hopkins, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1880, Benjamin Winston Franklin resided in Charleston, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA.
  • Benjamin Winston Franklin married Medora C Utley, and had children including Hardy Franklin, Lelia Franklin, Roland R Franklin.
  • Benjamin Winston Franklin passed away in 1914 in Dawson Springs, Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Franklin
1825–1912
Birth Location: Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
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Mary Fox
1827–1855
Birth Location: , Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
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Spouses(s)

Medora Utley
1855–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Children(s)

Hardy Franklin
1885–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Roland Franklin
1880–1946
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Lelia Franklin
1879–
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Benjamin Franklin's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Franklin
1852–1914
Birth Place: Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
Parents
James Weakley Franklin
1825–1912
Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
Mary (Caroline) Fox
1827–1855
, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Caleb (D) Franklin
1799–1856
South Carolina, United States of America
Catherine (Becky) Davis
1800–1859
Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Davis
1761–1838
Anne Loving
1766–1838
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Davis
1720–1758
Nancy Sisk
1739–1849
Gabriel Loving
1725–1790
Clara Bond
1727–1779

Benjamin Franklin's Descendants

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Benjamin (Winston) Franklin (6 Mar 1852–29 Jul 1914) m. Medora (C) Utley (23 Mar 1855–)
  1. 1. Hardy Franklin 1885–
  2. 2. Roland (R.) Franklin 1880–1946 m. Sallie Rickard 1880–1957
    1. 1. Olva Franklin 1901–
    2. 2. Herschel (L) Franklin 1906–1966 m. Sarah (Eunice) Suttle 1906–
      1. 1. Herschel (Lee Franklin) Jr 1931–1933
      2. 2. Lois Franklin 1937–1994 m. Leamon (D. L. Royal) Jr 1936–2021
  3. 3. Lelia Franklin 1879–

Benjamin Franklin's Timeline

6 Records

1852
6 Mar 1852
Birth of Benjamin Winston Franklin in Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 8
Benjamin Winston Franklin resided here in Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 28
Benjamin Winston Franklin resided here in Charleston, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
Charleston, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 48
Benjamin Winston Franklin resided here in Charleston, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
Charleston, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 58
Benjamin Winston Franklin resided here in Magisterial District 6, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
Magisterial District 6, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
1914
29 Jul 1914
Age 62
Death of Benjamin Winston Franklin in Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
Hopkins, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Mar 1852
    Event Place: Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Hopkins, Kentucky; Roll: M653_374; Page: 680; Family History Library Film: 803374
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Charleston, Hopkins, Kentucky; Roll: 528; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0072
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Charleston, Hopkins, Kentucky; Roll: 420; Page: 368D; Enumeration District: 195
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Kentucky Death Index
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Magisterial District 6, Hopkins, Kentucky; Roll: T624_481; Page: 7b; Enumeration District: 0098; FHL microfilm: 1374494

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Hopkins, Kentucky; Roll: M653_374; Page: 680; Family History Library Film: 803374

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Charleston, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Charleston, Hopkins, Kentucky; Roll: 420; Page: 368D; Enumeration District: 195

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Charleston, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Charleston, Hopkins, Kentucky; Roll: 528; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0072

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Magisterial District 6, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Magisterial District 6, Hopkins, Kentucky; Roll: T624_481; Page: 7b; Enumeration District: 0098; FHL microfilm: 1374494

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Jul 1914
    Event Place: Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Kentucky Death Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Dawson Springs, Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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