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Bessie Ann Franklin 1892 – 1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Mar 1892

Birth Location: Dark Ridge, Avery, North Carolina

Death Date: 2 October 1966

Death Location: Bend, Deschutes, Oregon

Father: Andrew Franklin

Mother: Mary Franklin

Spouse(s): Andrew Knott

Children(s): Tess Knott, Alberta Knott, Frances Knott, William Knott, Andrew Knott, Heidi Knott, Clifford Knott, Proctor Knott, Floyd Knott, Leona Knott

In 1892, Bessie Ann Franklin entered the world in Dark Ridge, Avery, North Carolina, born to Andrew Jackson Franklin and Mary J Franklin. Bessie Ann Franklin married Andrew Ross Knott, and had children including Tess Alma Knott, Alberta Lee Trixie Knott, Frances Knott, William Franchot Knott, Andrew Jackson Knott, Heidi Knott, Clifford J Knott, Proctor Knott, Floyd Knott, Leona Knott. Bessie Ann Franklin passed away in 1966 in Bend, Deschutes, Oregon.

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Biography

  • In 1892, Bessie Ann Franklin entered the world in Dark Ridge, Avery, North Carolina, born to Andrew Jackson Franklin and Mary J Franklin.
  • Bessie Ann Franklin married Andrew Ross Knott, and had children including Tess Alma Knott, Alberta Lee Trixie Knott, Frances Knott, William Franchot Knott, Andrew Jackson Knott, Heidi Knott, Clifford J Knott, Proctor Knott, Floyd Knott, Leona Knott.
  • Bessie Ann Franklin passed away in 1966 in Bend, Deschutes, Oregon.

Immediate Family

Parents

Andrew Franklin
1869 – 1900
Birth Location: Watauga County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Mary Franklin
1869 – 1913
Birth Location: Poga, Carter County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Andrew Knott
1881 – 1957
Birth Location: Harrison County .
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Children(s)

Tess Knott
1911 – 2005
Birth Location: Cleveland, Emery, Utah, United States
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Alberta Knott
1913 – 1979
Birth Location: Colorado
AK
Frances Knott
1915 – 1924
Birth Location: Dillon, Beaverhead, Montana, USA
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William Knott
1918 – 2005
Birth Location: Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
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Andrew Knott
1920 – 2003
Birth Location: Nampa, Canyon, Idaho, USA
AK
Heidi Knott
1922 – 2004
Birth Location: Prosser, Benton, Washington
HK
Clifford Knott
1925 – 2009
Birth Location: Arizona
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Proctor Knott
1927 – 1968
Birth Location: Idaho
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Floyd Knott
1930 – 1997
Birth Location: Idaho
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Leona Knott
1929 – 1999
Birth Location: Glens Ferry, Idaho
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Bessie Franklin's Ancestors

Self
Bessie Franklin
1892 – 1966
Birth Place: Dark Ridge, Avery, North Carolina
Parents
Andrew Jackson Franklin
1869 – 1900
Watauga County, North Carolina, United States of America
Mary (J) Franklin
1869 – 1913
Poga, Carter County, Tennessee, United States of America
Grandparents
Noah (Johnson) Potter
1839 – 1911
Poga, Carter County, Tennessee, USA
Sarah (Ann) Bunton
1848 – 1933
Wilks, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Bessie Franklin's Descendants

1.
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Bessie (Ann) Franklin (25 Mar 1892 – 2 October 1966) m. Andrew (Ross) Knott (abt 1881 – Abt 1957)
  1. 1. Tess (Alma) Knott (7 September 1911 – 15 April 2005) m. Walter Jensen (28 February 1910 – 30 January 1978) m. Henry (C) Gertson (19 Oct 1886 – 16 Mar 1933)
    1. 1. Wendell (Walter) Jensen (14 Jan 1928 – 10 Aug 1943)
    2. 2. Lorraine (Ann) Gertson (24 Jun 1929 – 26 Feb 2004) m. Merrill (June) Tucker (12 Jul 1928 – 14 Mar 1992) m. Jesco Wilson (17 Apr 1920 – 21 Jul 1964)
      1. 1. Kathy (Joan) Wilson (14 Oct 1952 – )
      2. 2. Lauretta Wilson (21 Jul 1955 – )
      3. 3. Julie Jones
      4. 4. Annette Wilson (Sep 1957 – ) m. Wade (Joseph) Conley
    3. 3. Jim Gertson (abt Dec 1931 – 14 JUL 1996) m. Esther Justice (1935 – )
    4. 4. Foster McArthur(Jensen) (23 January 1932 – 20 Dec 1940)
    5. 5. Kenneth Jensen (29 Aug 1934 – 16 October 1999) m. Irene Coates (19 February 1938 – 25 July 2003)
    6. 6. Donald (A) Jensen (abt 1936 – ) m. Dorothy (Lorraine) Barham (30 Sep 1939 – 2008)
      1. 1. Tonia (Lynn) Barth (Jan 1959 – )
      2. 2. Ellen Jensen (19 Apr 1960 – )
      3. 3. Walter (Lloyd) Jensen (2 Aug 1962 – 5 Feb 2022) m. Ginger (Gail) Jensen
      4. 4. Judd Jensen (abt 1964 – )
    7. 7. Ralph Jensen (26 May 1937 – 18 February 1968) m. Lillabell Jackson
    8. 8. Jack (E) Jensen (14 September 1938 – 22 Sep 1994) m. Charleen (Mary) Naillon (10 Apr 1941 – 29 August 2021)
      1. 1. Jack (Eldon) Jensen (13 June 1966 – 30 November 1991)
      2. 2. Wayne (Allen) Jensen (16 March 1973 – 7 January 2011)
      3. 3. Teresa Morgan
    9. 9. Marion Jensen (8 Oct 1939 – 2007) m. Dean (Edwin) Guhlke
    10. 10. Evelyn (K) Jensen (28 December 1940 – 30 Jul 2011) m. Jerry (S) Marshall m. Robert (Leonard) Naillon (25 June 1939 – 31 August 2018)
      1. 1. Jerry (Stan) Marshall (3 Sep 1958 – )
      2. 2. Sheila (Kay) Marshall (12 Jul 1960 – 06 Oct 2005) m. Neville (Tommy Lee) Jackson
    11. 11. Charles (Lavern) Jensen (24 September 1943 – 1 October 2002) m. Pauline (Marie) Naillon m. Velma (Joy) Kummer (14 Feb 1946 – 19 December 2014) m. Margaret Meira ( – 1966)
      1. 1. Tammy (Lynn) Lett (Sep 1964 – 6 Feb 2016)
      2. 2. Christie Jensen (14 Feb 1969 – ) m. Wayne Maxfield (23 Nov 1962 – ) m. Robert (N) Bennett (30 Apr 1959 – )
        1. 1. Meriah Maxfield (25 May 1989 – ) m. Angel Alvarez (6 Jan 1976 – )
        2. 2. Britni Maxfield (May 2 1990 – ) m. Jene (Douglas) Moreno (19 May 1970 – )
        3. 3. Amanda Maxfield (2 Jul 1991 – ) m. Preston Onstott (About 1991 – )
        4. 4. Tanner Maxfield (31 May 1993 – ) m. Elsha Dosela (26 Oct 1993 – )
        5. 5. Shania Maxfield (21 Jul 1995 – ) m. Dallas Fielder (11 Sep 1997 – ) m. Tommy Zmuda (22 Nov 1995 – )
      3. 3. Charlie Jensen (25 Aug 1970 – ) m. Stacy (M.) Headley (abt 1972 – )
      4. 4. Tessie Jensen (26 Apr 1976 – ) m. Tracy Merlen (29 Apr 1969 – )
        1. 1. Kyerstin (L) Merlen (8 Jun 1995 – ) m. Jason Bernard (29 May 1982 – ) m. Dillon (R) Hastings (Feb 1990 – )
        2. 2. Dominique (Marie) Merlen (05 Mar 1998 – )
        3. 3. Ryker (Paul) Merlen (5 Mar 1998 – )
        4. 4. Tiniesha Jensen (18 Sep 1991 – ) m. Brad (Paul) Jones (14 December 1989 – 12 Dec 2013)
      5. 5. Michael (Anthony) Kelly (9 Sep 1965 – ) m. Crystal (Marie) Fisher (Jul 1964 – )
  2. 2. Alberta (Lee Trixie) Knott (26 Nov 1913 – May 1979)
  3. 3. Frances Knott (17 Nov 1915 – About 1924)
  4. 4. William (Franchot) Knott (8 Jan 1918 – 3 Mar 2005)
  5. 5. Andrew (Jackson) Knott (17 Feb 1920 – 28 January 2003) m. Bonita (Vail) Murray (24 Feb 1929 – 11 Nov 2008) m. Betty (Lavon) Sessions (5 December 1930 – 23 November 1979)
    1. 1. Andrew (J) Knott (27 Jun 1945 – 30 Aug 1947)
    2. 2. Kenneth (W) Knott (9 Jun 1947 – )
    3. 3. Irene (Ann) Knott (19 Jun 1949 – 10 Jul 1949)
    4. 4. Florence (B) Knott (9 Aug 1950 – ) m. William (J) Benjamin (abt 1948 – )
    5. 5. Raymond (Louis) Knott (7 Mar 1952 – 31 Jul 2003)
  6. 6. Heidi Knott (17 Nov 1922 – 03 July 2004)
  7. 7. Clifford (J) Knott (abt 1925 – 5 Nov 2009)
  8. 8. Proctor Knott (abt 1927 – 5 Oct 1968) m. Louise Knott
  9. 9. Floyd Knott (abt 1930 – 19 Apr 1997)
  10. 10. Leona Knott (6 Oct 1929 – 3 Jul 1999) m. Walter Beam (1921 – Bef. Apr 1983)
    1. 1. Sandra (Lee) Beam (19 Aug 1950 – ) m. Richard (L) Williams (abt 1946 – ) m. Rollins
    2. 2. Cheryl (Ann) Beam (1962 – 29 Aug 1963)

Bessie Franklin's Timeline

13 Records

1891
25 Mar 1891
Birth of Bessie Ann Franklin in Tennessee
Tennessee
1892
25 Mar 1892
Birth of Bessie Ann Franklin in Poga, Carter, Tennessee, USA
Poga, Carter, Tennessee, USA
1892
25 Mar 1892
Birth of Bessie Ann Franklin in Dark Ridge, Avery, North Carolina
Dark Ridge, Avery, North Carolina
1892
25 Mar 1892
Birth of Bessie Ann Franklin in Dark Ridge, Avery, North Carolina
Dark Ridge, Avery, North Carolina
1900
1900
Age 8
Bessie Ann Franklin resided here in Cleveland, Emery, Utah, USA
Cleveland, Emery, Utah, USA
1910
1910
Age 18
Bessie Ann Franklin resided here in Price, Carbon, Utah, USA
Price, Carbon, Utah, USA
1920
1920
Age 28
Bessie Ann Franklin resided here in Nampa, Canyon, Idaho, USA
Nampa, Canyon, Idaho, USA
1920
abt 1920
Age 28
Bessie Ann Franklin resided here
None
1930
1930
Age 38
Bessie Ann Franklin resided here in Glenns Ferry, Elmore, Idaho, USA
Glenns Ferry, Elmore, Idaho, USA
1950
1950
Age 58
Bessie Ann Franklin resided here in Civil Bend, Douglas, Oregon, USA
Civil Bend, Douglas, Oregon, USA
1965
2 Oct 1965
Age 73
Death of Bessie Ann Franklin in Bend, Deschutes, Oregon, USA
Bend, Deschutes, Oregon, USA
1965
2 Oct 1965
Age 73
Death of Bessie Ann Franklin in Bend, Deschutes, Oregon
Bend, Deschutes, Oregon
1966
2 October 1966
Age 74
Death of Bessie Ann Franklin
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Mar 1892
    Event Place: Poga, Carter, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Oregon, U.S., Death Index, 1898-2008, Oregon State Library; Oregon Death Index 1931-1941; Reel Title: Oregon Death Index A-Z; Year Range: 1961-1965
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Glenns Ferry, Elmore, Idaho; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2340134
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cleveland, Emery, Utah; Roll: 1683; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0197
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Price, Carbon, Utah; Roll: T624_1603; Page: 7a; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 1375616
    [5] Idaho, U.S., Birth Records, 1861-1921, Stillbirth Index, 1905-1971, Idaho State Department of Health; Boise, Idaho; Idaho Birth Index, 1861-1921
    [6] Oregon, U.S., Select Births and Christenings, 1868-1929
    [7] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] Montana, U.S., Birth Records, 1897-1988, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services; Helena, Montana; Montana, Birth Records, 1871-1919; Box Number: 66
    [10] Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, 1864-1971, Oregon State Archives; Salem, Oregon; Oregon, Death Records, 1864-1967
    [11] Oregon, U.S., State Births, 1842-1917, Oregon State Archives; Salem, Oregon; Oregon, Birth Records, 1842-1902, 1917
    [12] Oregon, U.S., County Births and Deaths, 1855-1970, Oregon State Archives; Salem, Oregon; Oregon, County Birth and Death Records, 1855-1962
    [13] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Civil Bend, Douglas
    [14] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Mar 1892
    Event Place: Dark Ridge, Avery, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Mar 1891
    Event Place: Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Mar 1892
    Event Place: Dark Ridge, Avery, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Nampa, Canyon, Idaho; Roll: T625_290; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 60
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Glenns Ferry, Elmore, Idaho; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2340134

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Cleveland, Emery, Utah, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cleveland, Emery, Utah; Roll: 1683; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0197

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Price, Carbon, Utah, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Price, Carbon, Utah; Roll: T624_1603; Page: 7a; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 1375616

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Nampa, Canyon, Idaho, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Nampa, Canyon, Idaho; Roll: T625_290; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 60

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1920
    Record Source: Idaho, U.S., Birth Records, 1861-1921, Stillbirth Index, 1905-1971, Idaho State Department of Health; Boise, Idaho; Idaho Birth Index, 1861-1921

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Glenns Ferry, Elmore, Idaho, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Glenns Ferry, Elmore, Idaho; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2340134

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Civil Bend, Douglas, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Civil Bend, Douglas

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Oct 1965
    Event Place: Bend, Deschutes, Oregon, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Oregon, U.S., Death Index, 1898-2008, Oregon State Library; Oregon Death Index 1931-1941; Reel Title: Oregon Death Index A-Z; Year Range: 1961-1965
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, 1864-1971, Oregon State Archives; Salem, Oregon; Oregon, Death Records, 1864-1967
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Oct 1965
    Event Place: Bend, Deschutes, Oregon

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 October 1966
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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