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Earl Marion Franks 1898–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Oct 1898

Birth Location: Clayton County, Iowa, United States of America

Death Date: 1956

Death Location: Fairbank, Buchanan County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: George Franks

Mother: Amelia Sotels

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1898, Earl Marion Franks entered the world in Clayton County, Iowa, United States of America, born to George Jacob Franks And Amelia Selena De Sotels. In 1900, Earl Marion Franks resided in Mallory, Clayton, Iowa, USA. In 1920, Earl Marion Franks resided in Mallory, Clayton, Iowa, USA. Earl Marion Franks passed away in 1956 in Fairbank, Buchanan County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1898, Earl Marion Franks entered the world in Clayton County, Iowa, United States of America, born to George Jacob Franks And Amelia Selena De Sotels.
  • In 1900, Earl Marion Franks resided in Mallory, Clayton, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1920, Earl Marion Franks resided in Mallory, Clayton, Iowa, USA.
  • Earl Marion Franks passed away in 1956 in Fairbank, Buchanan County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Franks
1857–1939
Birth Location: –
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Amelia Sotels
1866–1939
Birth Location: Millville, Iowa, USA
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Earl Franks's Ancestors

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Earl Franks
1898–1956
Birth Place: Clayton County, Iowa, United States of America
Parents
George Jacob Franks
1857–1939
Amelia (Selena De) Sotels
1866–1939
Millville, Iowa, USA
Grandparents
Michael Franks
1831–
Ohio
Dorcas (T.) Kauffman
1840–
Ohio
Joseph (Maxime DeSotels) Sr.
1834–1907
Montreal Region, Quebec, Canada
Mary (Louise Sophronia) Brouillette
1847–1896
Saint-Damase, Monteregie Region, Quebec, Canada
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Lapointe
1808–1883
Marie Crevier
1806–1888
Eusebe Brouillette
1812–1892
Marie Bernier
1809–1882
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Simon Lapointe
1749–1829
Marie-Angelique Truteau
1763–1840
Luc Crevier
1781–1866
Marie Baronet
1787–1852

Earl Franks's Timeline

6 Records

1898
1 Oct 1898
Birth of Earl Marion Franks in Clayton County, Iowa, United States of America
Clayton County, Iowa, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 2
Earl Marion Franks resided here in Mallory, Clayton, Iowa, USA
Mallory, Clayton, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 22
Earl Marion Franks resided here in Mallory, Clayton, Iowa, USA
Mallory, Clayton, Iowa, USA
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 27
Earl Marion Franks resided here in Mallory, Clayton, Iowa, USA
Mallory, Clayton, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 32
Earl Marion Franks resided here in Mallory, Mallory, Clayton, Iowa, USA
Mallory, Mallory, Clayton, Iowa, USA
1956
1956
Age 58
Death of Earl Marion Franks
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Oct 1898
    Event Place: Clayton County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, State Census Collection, State Historical Society of Iowa (via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 as well various special censuses from 1836-1897
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Mallory, Clayton, Iowa; Roll: T625_484; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 74
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Mallory, Clayton, Iowa; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 2340384
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mallory, Clayton, Iowa; Roll: 425; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0056
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Mallory, Clayton, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mallory, Clayton, Iowa; Roll: 425; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0056

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Mallory, Clayton, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Mallory, Clayton, Iowa; Roll: T625_484; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 74

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Mallory, Clayton, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection, State Historical Society of Iowa (via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 as well various special censuses from 1836-1897

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Mallory, Mallory, Clayton, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Mallory, Clayton, Iowa; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 2340384

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1956
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fairbank, Buchanan County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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