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Jesse Raymond Franks 1916–2008 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 08 Nov 1916

Birth Location: Lockhart, Caldwell, Texas, USA

Death Date: 07 Mar 2008

Death Location: Harlingen, Cameron, Texas, USA

Father: Jesse Franks

Mother: Cora Magee

Spouse(s): Madesta Wright

Children(s):

The story of Jesse Raymond Franks began in 1916 in Lockhart, Caldwell, Texas, USA. In 1920, Jesse Raymond Franks resided in Justice Precinct 7, Caldwell, Texas, USA. In 1930, Jesse Raymond Franks resided in Precinct 2, Precinct 2, Dawson, Texas, USA. Jesse Raymond Franks married Madesta Ernestine Wright, and had children including Beverly Rae Franks. Jesse Raymond Franks passed away in 2008 in Harlingen, Cameron, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Jesse Raymond Franks began in 1916 in Lockhart, Caldwell, Texas, USA.
  • In 1920, Jesse Raymond Franks resided in Justice Precinct 7, Caldwell, Texas, USA.
  • In 1930, Jesse Raymond Franks resided in Precinct 2, Precinct 2, Dawson, Texas, USA.
  • Jesse Raymond Franks married Madesta Ernestine Wright, and had children including Beverly Rae Franks.
  • Jesse Raymond Franks passed away in 2008 in Harlingen, Cameron, Texas, USA.

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Children(s)

Jesse Franks's Ancestors

Self
Jesse Franks
1916–2008
Birth Place: Lockhart, Caldwell, Texas, USA
Parents
Jesse Langford Franks
1888–1960
Littlerock, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA
Cora (Ethel) Magee
1889–1944
Lockhart, Caldwell, Texas, USA
Grandparents
James (Patrick "Jim") Magee
1853–1934
Water Valley, Yalobusha County, Mississippi, United States of America
Margaret Carrothers
1854–1934
Water Valley, Yalobusha County, Mississippi, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Patrick Magee
1828–1895
Jane Gill
1826–1907
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Magee
1802–1864
Edna Dawson
1805–1902
Patton Gill
1795–1875
Nancy Harrison
1803–1877

Jesse Franks's Timeline

5 Records

1916
08 Nov 1916
Birth of Jesse Raymond Franks in Lockhart, Caldwell, Texas, USA
Lockhart, Caldwell, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 4
Jesse Raymond Franks resided here in Justice Precinct 7, Caldwell, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 7, Caldwell, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 14
Jesse Raymond Franks resided here in Precinct 2, Precinct 2, Dawson, Texas, USA
Precinct 2, Precinct 2, Dawson, Texas, USA
1940
1940
Age 24
Jesse Raymond Franks resided here in Lamesa, Dawson, Texas, USA
Lamesa, Dawson, Texas, USA
2008
07 Mar 2008
Age 92
Death of Jesse Raymond Franks in Harlingen, Cameron, Texas, USA
Harlingen, Cameron, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 08 Nov 1916
    Event Place: Lockhart, Caldwell, Texas, 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 Texas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 497
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Valley Morning Star; Publication Date: 10 Mar 2008; Publication Place: Harlingen, Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 7, Caldwell, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 2, Precinct 2, Dawson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Lamesa, Dawson, Texas, 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 Texas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 497

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Harlingen
    Record Source: U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Valley Morning Star; Publication Date: 10 Mar 2008; Publication Place: Harlingen, Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 07 Mar 2008
    Event Place: Harlingen, Cameron, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Valley Morning Star; Publication Date: 10 Mar 2008; Publication Place: Harlingen, Texas, USA

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