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General Sherman Franklin 1873–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 September 1873

Birth Location: Minneapolis, Avery County, North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 12 May 1960

Death Location: Newland, Avery County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Sherman Franklin

Mother:

Spouse(s): Rosa Franklin

Children(s): Russell Franklin, Myrtle Franklin

In 1873, General Sherman Franklin entered the world in Minneapolis, Avery County, North Carolina, United States of America, born to Sherman Franklin And Nancy. General Sherman Franklin married Rosa Ann Franklin, and had children including Myrtle Mae Franklin, Russell Alvin Franklin. General Sherman Franklin passed away in 1960 in Newland, Avery County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1873, General Sherman Franklin entered the world in Minneapolis, Avery County, North Carolina, United States of America, born to Sherman Franklin And Nancy.
  • General Sherman Franklin married Rosa Ann Franklin, and had children including Myrtle Mae Franklin, Russell Alvin Franklin.
  • General Sherman Franklin passed away in 1960 in Newland, Avery County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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General Franklin's Ancestors

Self
General Franklin
1873–1960
Birth Place: Minneapolis, Avery County, North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
Sherman Franklin
1848–1920
Grandparents
*James (Monroe) Franklin
1825–1891
, Watauga, North Carolina, USA
Nancy (E) Gragg
1828–1893
Burke County, NC
Great-Grandparents
Isaac Franklin
1805–1890
Mary Smith
1807–1850
James Gragg
1796–1874
Nancy Humphries
1796–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Sr
1780–1857
Dorcas Parker
1782–1857
William Jr.
1758–1847
Mary Pulliam
1759–1800
Owen Humphreys
1748–1812
Mary Lea
1770–1820

General Franklin's Descendants

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General (Sherman) Franklin (1 September 1873–12 May 1960) m. Rosa (Ann) Franklin (15 April 1884–18 February 1961)
  1. 1. Russell (Alvin) Franklin 1909–1986
  2. 2. Myrtle (Mae) Franklin 1902–1946 m. Floyd (W.) Oakes 1897–1966
    1. 1. Ronald (William) Oakes 1920–2000
    2. 2. Steward (General) Oakes 1921–2000 m. Inola Calhown 1921–
    3. 3. Ethel (M.) Oakes 1926–2005
    4. 4. Edith (Rosie) Oakes 1929–1953
    5. 5. Robert (Lee) Oakes 1931–1996

General Franklin's Timeline

2 Records

1873
1 September 1873
Birth of General Sherman Franklin in Minneapolis, Avery County, North Carolina, United States of America
Minneapolis, Avery County, North Carolina, United States of America
1960
12 May 1960
Age 87
Death of General Sherman Franklin in Banner Elk, Avery County, North Carolina, United States of America
Banner Elk, Avery County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 September 1873
    Event Place: Minneapolis, Avery County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 May 1960
    Event Place: Banner Elk, Avery County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Newland, Avery County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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