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Homer Lavernon Franklin 1916–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Feb 1916

Birth Location: Danville, Illinois, USA

Death Date: Dec 1971

Death Location: Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA

Father: Walter Coleman

Mother: Idella Coleman

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Anderson, Elizabeth Bradley

Children(s): Walter Franklin, Elaine Franklin, Walter Franklin, Elaine Franklin, Herman Franklin, Herman Franklin

The story of Homer Lavernon Franklin began in 1916 in Danville, Illinois, USA. In 1930, Homer Lavernon Franklin resided in Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA. In 1935, Homer Lavernon Franklin resided in Danville, Vermilion, Illinois. Homer Lavernon Franklin married Elizabeth Anderson, Elizabeth N Bradley, and had children including Elaine Zita Franklin, Herman Ozzie Franklin, Walter Franklin. Homer Lavernon Franklin passed away in 1971 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Homer Lavernon Franklin began in 1916 in Danville, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1930, Homer Lavernon Franklin resided in Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1935, Homer Lavernon Franklin resided in Danville, Vermilion, Illinois.
  • Homer Lavernon Franklin married Elizabeth Anderson, Elizabeth N Bradley, and had children including Elaine Zita Franklin, Herman Ozzie Franklin, Walter Franklin.
  • Homer Lavernon Franklin passed away in 1971 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Walter Coleman
1907–
Birth Location: Illinois
WC
Idella Coleman
1877–
Birth Location: Texas
IC

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Anderson
Birth Location: Chicago, IL, USA
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Elizabeth Bradley
Birth Location: Chicago, IL, USA
EB

Children(s)

Walter Franklin
1937–2002
Birth Location: Danville
WF
Elaine Franklin
1935–1982
Birth Location: Danville, IL
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Walter Franklin
1937–2002
Birth Location: Danville
WF
Elaine Franklin
1935–1982
Birth Location: Danville, IL
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Herman Franklin
1939–1999
Birth Location: Danville, IL
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Herman Franklin
1938–1999
Birth Location: Danville, Illinois
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Homer Franklin's Ancestors

Self
Homer Franklin
1916–1971
Birth Place: Danville, Illinois, USA
Parents
Walter Coleman
1907–
Illinois
Idella Coleman
1877–
Texas
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Homer Franklin's Descendants

1.
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Homer (Lavernon) Franklin (26 Feb 1916–Dec 1971) m. Elizabeth Anderson (Unknown–Unknown) m. Elizabeth (N) Bradley (Unknown–Unknown)
  1. 1. Walter Franklin 1937–2002
  2. 2. Elaine (Zita) Franklin 1935–1982
  3. 3. Walter Franklin 1937–2002
  4. 4. Elaine (Zita) Franklin 1935–1982
  5. 5. Herman (Ozzie) Franklin 1939–1999
  6. 6. Herman (Ozzie) Franklin 1938–1999 m. Elaine Parker 1937–2012

Homer Franklin's Timeline

5 Records

1916
26 Feb 1916
Birth of Homer Lavernon Franklin in Danville, Illinois, USA
Danville, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 14
Homer Lavernon Franklin resided here in Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 19
Homer Lavernon Franklin resided here in Danville, Vermilion, Illinois
Danville, Vermilion, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 24
Homer Lavernon Franklin resided here in Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
1971
Dec 1971
Age 55
Death of Homer Lavernon Franklin in Cook, Illinois, United States
Cook, Illinois, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Feb 1916
    Event Place: Danville, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Illinois, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 561
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Danville, Vermilion, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00897; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 92-29
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 356-20-9879; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Danville, Vermilion, Illinois; Roll: 564; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0076; Image: 361.0; FHL microfilm: 2340299
    [5] U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Railroad Retirement Pension Index, The National Archives at Atlanta; Morrow, Georgia; Records of the Railroad Retirement Board, 1934 - 1987; Record Group Number: 184

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Danville, Vermilion, Illinois; Roll: 564; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0076; Image: 361.0; FHL microfilm: 2340299

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Danville, Vermilion, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Danville, Vermilion, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00897; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 92-29

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Danville, Vermilion, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00897; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 92-29

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 30 Jan 1945
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source: New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1945; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Microfilm Roll: Roll 6909; Line: 29; Page Number: 122

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, 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 Illinois, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 561

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Vermilion, Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Dec 1971
    Event Place: Cook, Illinois, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Cook County, Illinois Death Index, 1908-1988
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 356-20-9879; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Railroad Retirement Pension Index, The National Archives at Atlanta; Morrow, Georgia; Records of the Railroad Retirement Board, 1934 - 1987; Record Group Number: 184

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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