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Benjamin J. Franklin 1880–1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Jun 1880

Birth Location: Craft's Colly, Letcher, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 20 Sep 1969

Death Location: Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA

Father: Andrew Franklin

Mother: Manerva Sergeant

Spouse(s): Sarah Craft

Children(s):

In 1880, Benjamin J. Franklin entered the world in Craft's Colly, Letcher, Kentucky, USA, born to Andrew Jackson Franklin And Manerva Nervie Sergeant. In 1900, Benjamin J. Franklin resided in Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA. In 1917, Benjamin J. Franklin resided in Letcher, Kentucky. Benjamin J. Franklin married Sarah J Craft. Benjamin J. Franklin passed away in 1969 in Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA.

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • In 1880, Benjamin J. Franklin entered the world in Craft's Colly, Letcher, Kentucky, USA, born to Andrew Jackson Franklin And Manerva Nervie Sergeant.
  • In 1900, Benjamin J. Franklin resided in Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1917, Benjamin J. Franklin resided in Letcher, Kentucky.
  • Benjamin J. Franklin married Sarah J Craft.
  • Benjamin J. Franklin passed away in 1969 in Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Andrew Franklin
1850–1923
Birth Location: Russell County, Virginia, USA
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Manerva Sergeant
1852–1888
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Craft
1889–1974
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
SC

Children(s)

Benjamin Franklin's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Franklin
1880–1969
Birth Place: Craft's Colly, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Andrew Jackson Franklin
1850–1923
Russell County, Virginia, USA
Manerva (Nervie) Sergeant
1852–1888
North Carolina
Grandparents
Shadrick Franklin
1812–1890
Surry County, North Carolina, USA
Jaela Addington
1814–1866
Scott County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Abraham Franklin
1771–
Sarah Spears
1779–1849
William Addington
1783–1857
Sarah Stallard
1790–1867
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William *
1750–1805
Margaret *
1756–1830
Samuel Stallard
1745–1816
Jaela Duncan
1751–1816

Benjamin Franklin's Timeline

9 Records

1880
14 Jun 1880
Birth of Benjamin J. Franklin in Craft's Colly, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Craft's Colly, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 20
Benjamin J. Franklin resided here in Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 37
Benjamin J. Franklin resided here in Letcher, Kentucky
Letcher, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 40
Benjamin J. Franklin resided here in Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 50
Benjamin J. Franklin resided here in Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 55
Benjamin J. Franklin resided here in Sh, Letcher, Kentucky
Sh, Letcher, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 60
Benjamin J. Franklin resided here in Magisterial District 2, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Magisterial District 2, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1942
1942
Age 62
Benjamin J. Franklin resided here in Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1969
20 Sep 1969
Age 89
Death of Benjamin J. Franklin in Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Jun 1880
    Event Place: Craft's Colly, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Kentucky, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 7644732; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01330; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 67-16A
    [3] Kentucky Death Index
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 400-10-8557; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: T625_587; Page: 26A; Enumeration District: 67; Image: 470
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: 766; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0025; Image: 114.0; FHL microfilm: 2340501
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Letcher; Roll: 1653500
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: 538; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0074; FHL microfilm: 1240538
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: 538; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0074; FHL microfilm: 1240538

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Letcher, Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Letcher; Roll: 1653500

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: T625_587; Page: 26A; Enumeration District: 67; Image: 470

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: 766; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0025; Image: 114.0; FHL microfilm: 2340501

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sh, Letcher, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01330; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 67-16A

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Magisterial District 2, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01330; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 67-16A

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Kentucky, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 7644732; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Sep 1969
    Event Place: Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Death Index
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 400-10-8557; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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