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John Woodson Francis 1870 – 1906 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jan 1870

Birth Location: Texas

Death Date: 27 Jul 1906

Death Location: Cherokee, Texas, UA

Father: Joseph Francis

Mother: Elizabeth Lignoski

Spouse(s): Martha Suggs

Children(s): Zora Francis, Thelma Francis, Woodye Francis, George Francis

The story of John Woodson Francis began in 1870 in Texas. In 1880, John Woodson Francis resided in Cherokee, Texas, USA. In 1900, John Woodson Francis resided in Rusk, Cherokee, Texas, USA. John Woodson Francis married Martha (Mossie) C Suggs, and had children including Zora (Dora) Betty Francis, Thelma Francis, Woodye Mallory Francis, George Phil Francis. John Woodson Francis passed away in 1906 in Cherokee, Texas, UA.

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Biography

  • The story of John Woodson Francis began in 1870 in Texas.
  • In 1880, John Woodson Francis resided in Cherokee, Texas, USA.
  • In 1900, John Woodson Francis resided in Rusk, Cherokee, Texas, USA.
  • John Woodson Francis married Martha (Mossie) C Suggs, and had children including Zora (Dora) Betty Francis, Thelma Francis, Woodye Mallory Francis, George Phil Francis.
  • John Woodson Francis passed away in 1906 in Cherokee, Texas, UA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Francis
1843 – 1901
Birth Location: Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States
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Elizabeth Lignoski
1845 – 1905
Birth Location: Tallahassee, Leon, Florida, USA
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Spouses(s)

Martha Suggs
1878 – 1914
Birth Location: Texas
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Children(s)

Zora Francis
1898 – 1982
Birth Location: Texas
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Thelma Francis
1899 –
Birth Location: Texas
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Woodye Francis
1901 – 1981
Birth Location: Rusk, Cherokee, Texas, USA
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George Francis
1903 – 1975
Birth Location: Jacksonville, Cherokee, Texas, USA
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John Francis's Ancestors

Self
John Francis
1870 – 1906
Birth Place: Texas
Parents
Joseph (Joe) Mallory Francis
1843 – 1901
Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States
Elizabeth ((Bettie) A.) Lignoski
1845 – 1905
Tallahassee, Leon, Florida, USA
Grandparents
James (Carlton) Francis
1811 – 1881
Kingston, Roane, Tennessee, USA
Sarah ((Sallie) Ann) McKinney
1817 – 1874
Kingston, Roane, Tennessee, United States
Great-Grandparents
Hugh Francis
1773 – 1843
Frances Smith
1774 – 1822
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Francis's Descendants

1.
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John (Woodson) Francis (Jan 1870 – 27 Jul 1906) m. Martha ((Mossie) C) Suggs (Jul 1878 – 17 Feb 1914)
  1. 1. Zora ((Dora) Betty) Francis (11 Feb 1898 – 25 Dec 1982)
  2. 2. Thelma Francis (Jul 1899 – )
  3. 3. Woodye (Mallory) Francis (22 Oct 1901 – 5 Dec 1981) m. John (E.) Brooks (abt 1898 – )
    1. 1. Betty (Joe) Brooks (6 Oct 1926 – )
    2. 2. Bob Brooks
  4. 4. George (Phil) Francis (15 Jan 1903 – 11 Oct 1975) m. Frances (Riley) Cobble (20 May 1915 – 05 Oct 2013)
    1. 1. Charlotte (Ann) Francis (29 Aug 1935 – 15 Dec 1970) m. Richard (Jerry) Hunter
    2. 2. Thomas (Phil) Francis (14 Sep 1937 – ) m. Melda (Ann) Cummins
      1. 1. John Francis
      2. 2. Scott Francis
      3. 3. Amy (Lynne) Francis
    3. 3. Richard (Wood) Francis (03 Jul 1943 – 4 Jul 1943)
    4. 4. David (Cobble) Francis (20 Sept 1944 – 7 Feb 1978) m. Mary (Louise) Williams (24 Jul 1946 – )
      1. 1. David (Cobble) Francis
    5. 5. Phyllis Francis (3 Nov 1948 – ) m. Tommy (Wayne) Baker (Feb 1947 – ) m. Dannie (Thad) Waddle (abt 1930 – )
      1. 1. Emily Baker (17 Jan 1978 – )
      2. 2. Sarah Baker (18 Jan 1980 – )
    6. 6. John (Timothy (Tim)) Francis (2 Jul 1952 – 28 Dec 1988)
    7. 7. James ((Jim) Cobble) Francis (31 Aug 1954 – 22 Sep 1974)
      1. 1. Cassandra (Elizabeth) DeLarios (21 Oct 1973 – ) m. Jason (Michael) Lilly (09 Jul 1973 – ) m. Edward (Barrett) Newman
        1. 1. Celeste (Laurel) Newman (14 Jun 2012 – )

John Francis's Timeline

4 Records

1870
Jan 1870
Birth of John Woodson Francis in Texas
Texas
1880
1880
Age 10
John Woodson Francis resided here in Cherokee, Texas, USA
Cherokee, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 30
John Woodson Francis resided here in Rusk, Cherokee, Texas, USA
Rusk, Cherokee, Texas, USA
1906
27 Jul 1906
Age 36
Death of John Woodson Francis in Cherokee, Texas, UA
Cherokee, Texas, UA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jan 1870
    Event Place: Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cherokee, Texas; Roll: 1295; Page: 292A; Enumeration District: 011
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rusk, Cherokee, Texas; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 1241619
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Cherokee, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cherokee, Texas; Roll: 1295; Page: 292A; Enumeration District: 011

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Rusk, Cherokee, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rusk, Cherokee, Texas; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 1241619

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Jul 1906
    Event Place: Cherokee, Texas, UA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Jacksonville, Cherokee County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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