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Franklin Singleton 1837–1905 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Feb 1837

Birth Location: Mississippi

Death Date: 30 Dec 1905

Death Location: Oden, Montgomery County, Arkansas, USA

Father: Vaden Singleton

Mother: Dorcas Wilhite

Spouse(s): Nancy Wilhite, Elemada McKnight, Ellizabeth None

Children(s): Hezekiah Singleton, Lorissa Singleton, Albert Singleton, Arsetta Singleton, Catherine Singleton, Ardenia Singleton, Martha Singleton, Turner Singleton, Vaden Singleton, Drucilla Singleton, Joseph Singleton, John Singleton

In 1837, Franklin Singleton entered the world in Mississippi, born to Vaden William Singleton And Dorcas Wilhite. In 1850, Franklin Singleton resided in Division 3, Tippah, Mississippi. In 1880, Franklin Singleton resided in Polk, Montgomery, Arkansas, United States. Franklin Singleton married Elemada E D A Mcknight, Ellizabeth, Nancy Jane Wilhite, and had children including Albert Perry Singleton, Ardenia L Deanie Singleton, Arsetta Pearl Singleton, Catherine Daucilla Singleton, Drucilla Arizona Singleton, Hezekiah K Singleton, John C Singleton, Joseph G Singleton, Lorissa Larcie Ellen Singleton, Martha E Singleton, Turner Vade Singleton, Vaden Bade Singleton. Franklin Singleton passed away in 1905 in Oden, Montgomery County, Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1837, Franklin Singleton entered the world in Mississippi, born to Vaden William Singleton And Dorcas Wilhite.
  • In 1850, Franklin Singleton resided in Division 3, Tippah, Mississippi.
  • In 1880, Franklin Singleton resided in Polk, Montgomery, Arkansas, United States.
  • Franklin Singleton married Elemada E D A Mcknight, Ellizabeth, Nancy Jane Wilhite, and had children including Albert Perry Singleton, Ardenia L Deanie Singleton, Arsetta Pearl Singleton, Catherine Daucilla Singleton, Drucilla Arizona Singleton, Hezekiah K Singleton, John C Singleton, Joseph G Singleton, Lorissa Larcie Ellen Singleton, Martha E Singleton, Turner Vade Singleton, Vaden Bade Singleton.
  • Franklin Singleton passed away in 1905 in Oden, Montgomery County, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Vaden Singleton
1812–1872
Birth Location: Tennessee
VS
Dorcas Wilhite
1812–1880
Birth Location: South Carolina
DW

Spouses(s)

Nancy Wilhite
1844–1905
Birth Location: Tippah, Mississippi, United States
NW
Elemada McKnight
1850–1934
Birth Location: Arkansas, USA
EM
Ellizabeth None
1845–
Birth Location: Mississippi, United States
E

Children(s)

Hezekiah Singleton
1879–1958
Birth Location: Oden, Montgomery, Arkansas, USA
HS
Lorissa Singleton
1878–
Birth Location: Montgomery County, Arkansas
LS
Albert Singleton
1882–1947
Birth Location: Oden, Montgomery, Arkansas, USA
AS
Arsetta Singleton
1888–
Birth Location: Montgomery County, Arkansas
AS
Catherine Singleton
1860–1900
Birth Location: Montgomery County, Arkansas
CS
Ardenia Singleton
1866–1921
Birth Location: Mississippi
AS
Martha Singleton
1866–1932
Birth Location: Montgomery, Arkansas, United States
MS
Turner Singleton
1869–
Birth Location: Arkansas
TS
Vaden Singleton
1874–1919
Birth Location: Montgomery, Arkansas, USA
VS
Drucilla Singleton
1881–1943
Birth Location: Arkansas City, Arkansas, Arkansas, United States
DS
Joseph Singleton
1885–
Birth Location: –
JS
John Singleton
1857–1930
Birth Location: Mississippi
JS

Franklin Singleton's Ancestors

Self
Franklin Singleton
1837–1905
Birth Place: Mississippi
Parents
Vaden William Singleton
1812–1872
Tennessee
Dorcas Wilhite
1812–1880
South Carolina
Grandparents
William (James) Singleton
1780–1866
North Carolina
Mary (Rebecca) Kirby
1781–1872
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
William Singleton
1741–1823
Elizabeth Maeder
1741–1828
Richard III
1748–1811
Sarah Small
1748–1826
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jacob Maeder
1711–1772
Caterina Pletscher
1709–1769
Richard Jr.
1719–1780
Mary Macey
1714–1786
Samuel Small
1714–1812
Dorothy Hubbard
1723–1813

Franklin Singleton's Descendants

1.
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Franklin Singleton (8 Feb 1837–30 Dec 1905) m. Nancy (Jane) Wilhite (Aug 1844–30 Dec 1905) m. Elemada ('E D A') McKnight (abt 1850–09 Jul 1934) m. Ellizabeth (1845–)
  1. 1. Hezekiah (K) Singleton 1879–1958 m. Mary (Ann) Bates 1879–1899 m. Manella (Lou Raney) Goodner 1880–1961
    1. 1. Birdie (M "Bertie") Singleton 1901–1917
    2. 2. Grace Singleton 1909–1940 m. Charley (Jack) Raines 1909–1942
    3. 3. Ina Singleton 1915– m. Everett (Andrew) Rosson 1908–1977
    4. 4. Mary (Ann) Singleton 1899–1986 m. Bertie (Bryant) Amerson 1898–1970
      1. 1. Corbet (Logan) Amerson 1920–1996 m. Daisy (Annamae) Brooks 1919–2002 m. Betty (Ruth) White 1938–2002
      2. 2. Howard (Arlin) Amerson 1924–2013 m. Katherine (Louise) Kraft 1926–1986
      3. 3. Stillborn (Boy) Amerson 1915–1915
      4. 4. Glenda (Lavon) Amerson 1934–2017 m. Stephen (Henry) Smith 1935–2018 m. Arthur (Dellen) Ringquist 1929–2008
      5. 5. Eula (Mae) Amerson 1916–2004 m. George Farris 1911–2003 m. Chester (Orville Upton) Adamson 1912–1983 m. Robert (Lee) Brannon 1911–1987
        1. 1. Roger (Lee) Brannon 1951–2005
        2. 2. Roberta (Mae) Brannon –2021 m. Alfred (Francis) Mello 1930–2018
  2. 2. Lorissa ("Larcie" Ellen) Singleton 1878–
  3. 3. Albert (Perry) Singleton 1882–1947 m. Rosie Eller 1884–1959
    1. 1. Clifton (Solomon) Singleton 1911–1989
  4. 4. Arsetta (Pearl) Singleton 1888–
  5. 5. Catherine (Daucilla) Singleton 1860–1900 m. William (Guilford Fryar) Jr 1854–1940
    1. 1. Melvinia (Lutica) Fryar 1877–1967
    2. 2. Elizabeth Fryar 1879–1966
    3. 3. William (Franklin) Fryar 1882–1940
    4. 4. Annie (Mae) Fryar 1887–1907
    5. 5. Rachel Fryar 1890–1975
    6. 6. Waymon (C) Fryar 1895–
    7. 7. Lillie (May) Fryar 1915–
    8. 8. Dovie Fryar 1899–
  6. 6. Ardenia (L 'Deanie') Singleton 1866–1921 m. John (Henry) Fryar 1865–1927
    1. 1. Francis (C) Fryar 1882–1923 m. Pinckney (C) Goodner 1878–1929
      1. 1. Elmer Goodner 1903–
      2. 2. Lester (I) Goodner 1910–
    2. 2. John (W) Fryar 1884–
    3. 3. Samuel (Franklin) Fryar 1886–1962
    4. 4. Mattie (L) Fryar 1889–
    5. 5. Timothy (F) Fryar 1892–1933
    6. 6. Hannah Fryar 1896–1978
    7. 7. Etna Fryar 1899–1965
    8. 8. Hettie Fryar 1894–1983
    9. 9. Minnie Fryar 1901–1983
    10. 10. Myrtle (E) Fryar 1904–
    11. 11. Rachel Willhite 1890–1975
  7. 7. Martha (E) Singleton 1866–1932
  8. 8. Turner (Vade) Singleton 1869– m. Missouri (T) Hays 1876–
    1. 1. Minerva Singleton 1892–1947
    2. 2. Albert (B) Singleton 1894–
    3. 3. Henry (Lee) Singleton 1897–
    4. 4. Perry Singleton 1901–
    5. 5. Molly Singleton 1903–
    6. 6. Clyde (O) Singleton 1905–
    7. 7. Georgia (H) Singleton 1910–
    8. 8. Eula Singleton 1914–1999 m. Elmer (Jethro) Pennington 1912–1983
      1. 1. Elmer (Leon Pennington) Sr 1933–2007
  9. 9. Vaden (Bade) Singleton 1874–1919
  10. 10. Drucilla (Arizona) Singleton 1881–1943 m. Joseph (E) Bates 1873–
    1. 1. Edman Bates 1902–
    2. 2. Dela Bates 1903–
    3. 3. Vander Bates 1904–
    4. 4. Irene Bates 1906–
    5. 5. Stephen Bates 1908–
  11. 11. Joseph (G) Singleton 1885– m. Emma Mason 1894–1961
  12. 12. John (C) Singleton 1857–1930 m. Martha (Melvina) Goodner 1859–1923

Franklin Singleton's Timeline

5 Records

1837
8 Feb 1837
Birth of Franklin Singleton in Mississippi
Mississippi
1850
1850
Age 13
Franklin Singleton resided here in Division 3, Tippah, Mississippi
Division 3, Tippah, Mississippi
1880
1880
Age 43
Franklin Singleton resided here in Polk, Montgomery, Arkansas, United States
Polk, Montgomery, Arkansas, United States
1900
1900
Age 63
Franklin Singleton resided here in Polk & Smith Townships, Montgomery, Arkansas
Polk & Smith Townships, Montgomery, Arkansas
1905
30 Dec 1905
Age 68
Death of Franklin Singleton in Oden, Chicot, Arkansas, United States
Oden, Chicot, Arkansas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Feb 1837
    Event Place: Mississippi
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Carded Records Showing Military Service of Soldiers Who Fought in Confederate Organizations, compiled 1903 - 1927, documenting the period 1861 - 1865; Catalog ID: 586957; Record Group #: 109; Roll #: 350
    [2] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Polk, Montgomery, Arkansas; Roll: 52; Family History Film: 1254052; Page: 413A; Enumeration District: 112; Image: 0127.
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Polk, Montgomery, Arkansas; Roll: T623_69; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 135.
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 3, Tippah, Mississippi; Roll: M432_381; Page: 521B; Image: .
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Division 3, Tippah, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 3, Tippah, Mississippi; Roll: M432_381; Page: 521B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Polk, Montgomery, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Polk, Montgomery, Arkansas; Roll: 52; Family History Film: 1254052; Page: 413A; Enumeration District: 112; Image: 0127.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Polk & Smith Townships, Montgomery, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Polk, Montgomery, Arkansas; Roll: T623_69; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 135.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Montgomery, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, Confederate Pension Records, Arkansas History Commission; Application Number: 7964

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Polk, Montgomery, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Dec 1905
    Event Place: Oden, Chicot, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Arkansas, Confederate Pension Records, Arkansas History Commission; Application Number: 7964
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Oden, Montgomery County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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