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Jefferson Davis Franklin 1871–1938 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Feb 1871

Birth Location: Iola, Grimes, Texas, USA

Death Date: 23 May 1938

Death Location: Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States of America

Father: William Franklin

Mother: Elizabeth McDowell

Spouse(s): Lydia Franklin

Children(s): William Franklin, Daniel Franklin, Hortman Franklin, Jefferson Franklin, David Franklin

Jefferson Davis Franklin was born in 1871 in Iola, Grimes, Texas, USA, the child of William Plummer W P Franklin And Elizabeth Betsey Mcdowell. In 1880, Jefferson Davis Franklin resided in Precinct 2, Grimes, Texas, USA. In 1900, Jefferson Davis Franklin resided in Bryan, Brazos, Texas, USA. Jefferson Davis Franklin married Lydia Franklin, and had children including Daniel Franklin, David E Franklin, Hortman Adair Franklin, Jefferson D Franklin, William Plummer Franklin. Jefferson Davis Franklin passed away in 1938 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Jefferson Davis Franklin was born in 1871 in Iola, Grimes, Texas, USA, the child of William Plummer W P Franklin And Elizabeth Betsey Mcdowell.
  • In 1880, Jefferson Davis Franklin resided in Precinct 2, Grimes, Texas, USA.
  • In 1900, Jefferson Davis Franklin resided in Bryan, Brazos, Texas, USA.
  • Jefferson Davis Franklin married Lydia Franklin, and had children including Daniel Franklin, David E Franklin, Hortman Adair Franklin, Jefferson D Franklin, William Plummer Franklin.
  • Jefferson Davis Franklin passed away in 1938 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Franklin
1836–1907
Birth Location: Rankin County, Mississippi, USA
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Elizabeth McDowell
1838–1888
Birth Location: Grimes County, Texas, USA
EM

Spouses(s)

Lydia Franklin
1874–1962
Birth Location: Louisiana
LF

Children(s)

William Franklin
1900–1985
Birth Location: Bryan, Brazos, Texas, USA
WF
Daniel Franklin
1906–1999
Birth Location: Texas
DF
Hortman Franklin
1898–1920
Birth Location: Bryan, Brazos, Texas, USA
HF
Jefferson Franklin
1904–1988
Birth Location: Texas
JF
David Franklin
1910–1974
Birth Location: Texas
DF

Jefferson Franklin's Ancestors

Self
Jefferson Franklin
1871–1938
Birth Place: Iola, Grimes, Texas, USA
Parents
William Plummer "W. P." Franklin
1836–1907
Rankin County, Mississippi, USA
Elizabeth ("Betsey") McDowell
1838–1888
Grimes County, Texas, USA
Grandparents
James (Benjamin) Franklin
1807–1884
Columbia, Richland, South Carolina
Mary (G) Chapman
1816–1893
St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, USA
Millford (Mill) McDowell
1810–1840
Ohio, United States
Catherine* ("Katie" (McDowell, Treadwell, Cobb)) Holland
1815–1886
Scioto, Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Franklin
1760–1808
Jemima Morris
1766–1835
Jesse Chapman
1790–1854
Zebiah Smith
1795–1866
Mcdowell
1770–
William Holland
1780–1833
Susannah Buck
1781–1833
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Franklin
1735–1760
Elizabeth Rogers
1728–1807
Thomas Morris
1720–1789
Elizabeth Gresham
1724–1761
John Jr
1750–1811
Nancy West
1768–1811
Uriah Smith
1770–
Major Holland
1754–1823
Rebecca Hammonds
1742–1779
Thomas V
1759–1825
Hannah Massie
1759–1785

Jefferson Franklin's Descendants

1.
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Jefferson (Davis) Franklin (13 Feb 1871–23 May 1938) m. Lydia Franklin (abt 1874–25 Mar 1962)
  1. 1. William (Plummer) Franklin 1900–1985 m. Gladys Flanagan 1903–1983
  2. 2. Daniel Franklin 1906–1999 m. Ludie (Mae Doris) Luna 1909–1997
    1. 1. Emma (Jean) Franklin 1931–2003 m. John ("Jack" Peter) Sullivan 1931–2011 m. James (Rayford) Sandifer 1924–1997
    2. 2. Joyce (Earline Franklin) Norman 1928–1990 m. Horace (Hunter) Norman 1924–2004
  3. 3. Hortman (Adair) Franklin 1898–1920
  4. 4. Jefferson (D) Franklin 1904–1988 m. Jewel (E) Smith 1907–1988
    1. 1. Jefferson (Davis Franklin) III 1924–1988 m. Jean (Anne) Whitney 1920–1996
  5. 5. David (E) Franklin 1910–1974 m. Jeanne (Swan Wood) Jordan 1922–2003 m. Bess Olson 1909–1966
    1. 1. Paulena (Franklin) Mitchell 1941–2013 m. Capt. (Robert Bennett) Mitchell 1942–2014

Jefferson Franklin's Timeline

9 Records

1871
13 Feb 1871
Birth of Jefferson Davis Franklin in Iola, Grimes, Texas, USA
Iola, Grimes, Texas, USA
1880
1880
Age 9
Jefferson Davis Franklin resided here in Precinct 2, Grimes, Texas, USA
Precinct 2, Grimes, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 29
Jefferson Davis Franklin resided here in Bryan, Brazos, Texas, USA
Bryan, Brazos, Texas, USA
1906
7 Aug 1906
Age 35
Jefferson Davis Franklin resided here in Bryan, Texas, USA
Bryan, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 49
Jefferson Davis Franklin resided here in Houston Ward 4, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston Ward 4, Harris, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 59
Jefferson Davis Franklin resided here in Houston, Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston, Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
1932
1932
Age 61
Jefferson Davis Franklin resided here in Houston, Texas, USA
Houston, Texas, USA
1938
Abt 1938
Age 67
Jefferson Davis Franklin resided here in Houston, Texas, USA
Houston, Texas, USA
1938
23 May 1938
Age 67
Death of Jefferson Davis Franklin in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston, Harris, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Feb 1871
    Event Place: Iola, Grimes, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Houston Ward 4, Harris, Texas; Roll: T625_1813; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 69
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Houston, Harris, Texas; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 0057; FHL microfilm: 2342079
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bryan, Brazos, Texas; Roll: 1614; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0008
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] Houston, Texas, Historic Hollywood Cemetery Records, 1895-2008
    [10] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 2, Grimes, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Bryan, Brazos, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bryan, Brazos, Texas; Roll: 1614; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0008

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1906
    Event Place: Bryan, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Eagle; Publication Date: 7 Aug 1906; Publication Place: Bryan, Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Houston Ward 4, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Houston Ward 4, Harris, Texas; Roll: T625_1813; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 69

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Houston, Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Houston, Harris, Texas; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 0057; FHL microfilm: 2342079

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1932
    Event Place: Houston, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1938
    Event Place: Houston, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 May 1938
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas, U.S., Death Index, 1903-2000
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Houston, Texas, Historic Hollywood Cemetery Records, 1895-2008
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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