YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

Charles Berlin Franks 1917 – 1992 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 August 1917

Birth Location: Portland, Jay County, Indiana, United States of America

Death Date: 6 October 1992

Death Location: Marion, Osceola County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Charles Franks

Mother: Faye Layman

Spouse(s): Madge Watson

Children(s): Verlin Franks, Diana Franks, Bonnie Franks, Charles Franks

In 1917, Charles Berlin Franks entered the world in Portland, Jay County, Indiana, United States of America, born to Charles Carpenter Franks and Faye Layman. In 1930, Charles Berlin Franks resided in Wayne, Wayne, Jay, Indiana, USA. In 1940, Charles Berlin Franks resided in Bellevue Twp, Bellevue, Eaton, Michigan, USA. Charles Berlin Franks married Madge Watson, and had children including Verlin Franks, Diana K Franks, Bonnie J Franks, Charles E Franks. Charles Berlin Franks passed away in 1992 in Marion, Osceola County, Michigan, United States of America.

Find more search results for Charles Franks
CF

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1917, Charles Berlin Franks entered the world in Portland, Jay County, Indiana, United States of America, born to Charles Carpenter Franks and Faye Layman.
  • In 1930, Charles Berlin Franks resided in Wayne, Wayne, Jay, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1940, Charles Berlin Franks resided in Bellevue Twp, Bellevue, Eaton, Michigan, USA.
  • Charles Berlin Franks married Madge Watson, and had children including Verlin Franks, Diana K Franks, Bonnie J Franks, Charles E Franks.
  • Charles Berlin Franks passed away in 1992 in Marion, Osceola County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Charles Franks's Ancestors

Self
Charles Franks
1917 – 1992
Birth Place: Portland, Jay County, Indiana, United States of America
Parents
Charles Carpenter Franks
1876 – 1946
Portland, Jay County, Indiana, United States of America
Faye Layman
1894 – 1984
Latty, Paulding County, Ohio, United States of America
Grandparents
Christian Franks
1849 – 1907
Jay Co, IN, Indiana, USA
Rachel (Caroline) Geeseman
1848 – 1919
Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, United States
Jim Layman
Jennie Thorntin
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Geeseman
1814 – 1864
Mary Johnson
1811 – 1875
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Geeseman
1781 – 1844
Mary Piper
1784 – 1865

Charles Franks's Descendants

1.
CF
Charles (Berlin) Franks (8 August 1917 – 6 October 1992) m. Madge Watson (6 Feb 1921 – )
  1. 1. Verlin Franks (abt 1941 – 2 Jun 2013)
  2. 2. Diana (K) Franks (abt 1944 – )
  3. 3. Bonnie (J) Franks (abt 1945 – )
  4. 4. Charles (E) Franks (abt 1950 – )

Charles Franks's Timeline

6 Records

1917
8 August 1917
Birth of Charles Berlin Franks in Portland, Jay County, Indiana, United States of America
Portland, Jay County, Indiana, United States of America
1930
1930
Age 13
Charles Berlin Franks resided here in Wayne, Wayne, Jay, Indiana, USA
Wayne, Wayne, Jay, Indiana, USA
1940
1940
Age 23
Charles Berlin Franks resided here in Bellevue Twp, Bellevue, Eaton, Michigan, USA
Bellevue Twp, Bellevue, Eaton, Michigan, USA
1950
1950
Age 33
Charles Berlin Franks resided here in Lee, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
Lee, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 34
Charles Berlin Franks resided here in Michigan
Michigan
1992
6 October 1992
Age 75
Death of Charles Berlin Franks in Marion, Osceola County, Michigan, United States of America
Marion, Osceola County, Michigan, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 August 1917
    Event Place: Portland, Jay County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Wayne, Wayne, Jay, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Bellevue Twp, Bellevue, Eaton, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Lee, Calhoun, Michigan, 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: Lee, Calhoun, Michig

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Michigan
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bradenton, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Marion, Osceola, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Death Index, 1971-1996

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Marshall, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Michigan, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 384

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Portland, Indiana
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 October 1992
    Event Place: Marion, Osceola County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Kalamo, Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE