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Benjamin Charles Franks 1911–1986 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Dec 1911

Birth Location: Southwark, Surrey, England

Death Date: 1 Apr 1986

Death Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, England

Father: Edwin Franks

Mother: Ann Spunner

Spouse(s): Elizabeth O'Brien

Children(s): Terence Franks, John Franks

In 1911, Benjamin Charles Franks entered the world in Southwark, Surrey, England, born to Edwin Franks And Ann Theresa Spunner. In 1939, Benjamin Charles Franks resided in London, England. Benjamin Charles Franks married Elizabeth O Brien, and had children including John Charles Franks, P O Franks, Terence Martin Franks. Benjamin Charles Franks passed away in 1986 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England.

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Biography

  • In 1911, Benjamin Charles Franks entered the world in Southwark, Surrey, England, born to Edwin Franks And Ann Theresa Spunner.
  • In 1939, Benjamin Charles Franks resided in London, England.
  • Benjamin Charles Franks married Elizabeth O Brien, and had children including John Charles Franks, P O Franks, Terence Martin Franks.
  • Benjamin Charles Franks passed away in 1986 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England.

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Benjamin Franks's Ancestors

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Benjamin Franks
1911–1986
Birth Place: Southwark, Surrey, England
Parents
Edwin Franks
1882–1916
Brixton, London, London, England, United Kingdom
Ann (Theresa) Spunner
1885–1968
Gravesend, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
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Benjamin Franks's Descendants

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Benjamin (Charles) Franks (19 Dec 1911–1 Apr 1986) m. Elizabeth O'Brien (23 Oct 1912–Jun 1980)
  1. 1. Terence (Martin) Franks 1931–1985
  2. 2. John (Charles) Franks 1936–1999

Benjamin Franks's Timeline

3 Records

1911
19 Dec 1911
Birth of Benjamin Charles Franks in Southwark, Surrey, England
Southwark, Surrey, England
1939
1939
Age 28
Benjamin Charles Franks resided here in London, England
London, England
1986
1 Apr 1986
Age 75
Death of Benjamin Charles Franks in Watford, Hertfordshire, England
Watford, Hertfordshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Dec 1911
    Event Place: Southwark, Surrey, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 10; Page: 854
    [2] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [3] UK, World War i Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, Western Front Association; London, England; WWI Pension Record Cards and Ledgers; Reference: 0740342Fra-Fra
    [4] 1939 England and Wales Register
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: London, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1986
    Event Place: Watford, Hertfordshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 10; Page: 854
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

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