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James Sterling Franklin 1883–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Mar 1883

Birth Location: Louisiana

Death Date: 16 Mar 1962

Death Location: Conroe, Montgomery Co, TX

Father: George Franklin

Mother: Kesiah Wells

Spouse(s): Rosa Bennett

Children(s): Johnny Franklin, Ruth Franklin, Fannie Franklin, Ruby Franklin, Flossie Moses, Lafayette Moses

In 1883, James Sterling Franklin entered the world in Louisiana, born to George W Franklin And Kesiah Matilda Wells. In 1900, James Sterling Franklin resided in Police Jury Ward 3, Vernon, Louisiana. In 1930, James Sterling Franklin resided in Precinct 2, San Jacinto, Texas. James Sterling Franklin married Rosa Bell Bennett, and had children including Fannie Gertrude Franklin, Flossie Moses, Johnny T Franklin, Lafayette Moses, Ruby Loraine Franklin, Ruth Franklin, Sharon Franklin. James Sterling Franklin passed away in 1962 in Conroe, Montgomery Co, TX.

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Biography

  • In 1883, James Sterling Franklin entered the world in Louisiana, born to George W Franklin And Kesiah Matilda Wells.
  • In 1900, James Sterling Franklin resided in Police Jury Ward 3, Vernon, Louisiana.
  • In 1930, James Sterling Franklin resided in Precinct 2, San Jacinto, Texas.
  • James Sterling Franklin married Rosa Bell Bennett, and had children including Fannie Gertrude Franklin, Flossie Moses, Johnny T Franklin, Lafayette Moses, Ruby Loraine Franklin, Ruth Franklin, Sharon Franklin.
  • James Sterling Franklin passed away in 1962 in Conroe, Montgomery Co, TX.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Franklin's Ancestors

Self
James Franklin
1883–1962
Birth Place: Louisiana
Parents
George W. Franklin
1858–1933
Louisiana
Kesiah (Matilda) Wells
1857–1918
Mississippi
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Franklin's Descendants

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James (Sterling) Franklin (22 Mar 1883–16 Mar 1962) m. Rosa (Bell) Bennett (23 Jan 1891–11 Jan 1969)
  1. 1. Johnny (T) Franklin 1928–1987
  2. 2. Ruth Franklin 1926–
  3. 3. Fannie (Gertrude) Franklin 1921–1972
  4. 4. Ruby (Loraine) Franklin 1924–1991 m. Clyde (Luther) Johnson 1914–1964
    1. 1. Eva (Belle) Johnson 1941–2011
    2. 2. George (Sterling) Johnson 1944–2000
  5. 5. Flossie Moses 1916–
  6. 6. Lafayette Moses 1919–

James Franklin's Timeline

6 Records

1883
22 Mar 1883
Birth of James Sterling Franklin in Louisiana
Louisiana
1900
1900
Age 17
James Sterling Franklin resided here in Police Jury Ward 3, Vernon, Louisiana
Police Jury Ward 3, Vernon, Louisiana
1930
1930
Age 47
James Sterling Franklin resided here in Precinct 2, San Jacinto, Texas
Precinct 2, San Jacinto, Texas
1935
1935
Age 52
James Sterling Franklin resided here in San Jacinto, Texas
San Jacinto, Texas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 57
James Sterling Franklin resided here in San Jacinto, Texas, United States
San Jacinto, Texas, United States
1962
16 Mar 1962
Age 79
Death of James Sterling Franklin in Conroe, Montgomery Co, TX
Conroe, Montgomery Co, TX

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Mar 1883
    Event Place: Louisiana
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: San Jacinto, Texas; Roll: T627_4133; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 204-4
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 2, San Jacinto, Texas; Roll: 2389; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 49.0; FHL microfilm: 2342123
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Liberty; Roll: 1983381
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 3, Vernon, Louisiana; Roll: 585; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0101; FHL microfilm: 1240585

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 3, Vernon, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 3, Vernon, Louisiana; Roll: 585; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0101; FHL microfilm: 1240585

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 2, San Jacinto, Texas
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 2, San Jacinto, Texas; Roll: 2389; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 49.0; FHL microfilm: 2342123

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: San Jacinto, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: San Jacinto, Texas; Roll: T627_4133; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 204-4

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: San Jacinto, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: San Jacinto, Texas; Roll: T627_4133; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 204-4

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Liberty, Texas
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Liberty; Roll: 1983381

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Mar 1962
    Event Place: Conroe, Montgomery Co, TX
    Record Source: Texas Death Index

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