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Joseph William Franklin 1868–1918 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 March 1868

Birth Location: Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America

Death Date: 30 May 1918

Death Location: Oak Grove, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: David Franklin

Mother: Nancy Reed

Spouse(s): Mary Franklin, Zena Franklin

Children(s): Jesse Franklin, Robert Franklin, Nancy Franklin, Grover Franklin, Mabel Franklin, Rubin Franklin, Sadie Franklin, Minnie Franklin

The story of Joseph William Franklin began in 1868 in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America. In 1900, Joseph William Franklin resided in Precinct 5, Jefferson, Alabama, USA. In 1910, Joseph William Franklin resided in Precinct 35, Jefferson, Alabama, USA. Joseph William Franklin married Mary Frances Zenith Franklin, Zena Franklin, and had children including Grover Franklin, Jesse Franklin, Mabel Franklin, Minnie Franklin, Nancy E Franklin, Robert R Franklin, Rubin Franklin, Sadie Franklin. Joseph William Franklin passed away in 1918 in Oak Grove, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Joseph William Franklin began in 1868 in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America.
  • In 1900, Joseph William Franklin resided in Precinct 5, Jefferson, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1910, Joseph William Franklin resided in Precinct 35, Jefferson, Alabama, USA.
  • Joseph William Franklin married Mary Frances Zenith Franklin, Zena Franklin, and had children including Grover Franklin, Jesse Franklin, Mabel Franklin, Minnie Franklin, Nancy E Franklin, Robert R Franklin, Rubin Franklin, Sadie Franklin.
  • Joseph William Franklin passed away in 1918 in Oak Grove, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph Franklin's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Franklin
1868–1918
Birth Place: Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America
Parents
David Monroe "Judd" Franklin
1849–1946
Mud Creek, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America
Nancy ("Mandy" Caroline) Reed
1849–1934
Mud Creek, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
Grandparents
Lewis Franklin
1812–1860
Columbia, Adair, Kentucky, USA
Editha Naramore
1820–1870
Alabama, United States
Reuben (J) Reid
1829–1904
, , Alabama
Matilda (Marsh Reed) McClung
1826–1918
South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Franklin
1785–1860
Nancy Franklin
1787–1876
Joseph Narramore
1798–1837
Delila Reid
1802–1879
Eleanor Reed
1804–1876
Levi Redd
1796–1872
Eleanor Reed
1804–1876
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Owen Jr.
1760–1840
John Narmore
1762–1851
Elizabeth Harman
1785–
Reuben Read
1765–1841
Editha Murphree
1759–1845
Job Jr
1750–1839
Edi Bentley
1765–1857

Joseph Franklin's Descendants

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Joseph (William) Franklin (9 March 1868–30 May 1918) m. Mary (Frances Zenith) Franklin (27 November 1877–29 December 1973) m. Zena Franklin (1878–)
  1. 1. Jesse Franklin 1896–1972 m. Bessie (Jane) Reddell 1900–1962
    1. 1. Emma Franklin 1941– m. John (Calvin) Leslie 1939–2008
    2. 2. Marshall (M) Franklin 1917–1972 m. Magalene Franklin 1924–
    3. 3. Louise Franklin 1925–
    4. 4. Clarence (W) Franklin 1922–1990
    5. 5. William (C) Franklin 1920–
  2. 2. Robert (R) Franklin 1900–
  3. 3. Nancy (E) Franklin 1897–
  4. 4. Grover Franklin 1908–
  5. 5. Mabel Franklin 1899–
  6. 6. Rubin Franklin 1902–
  7. 7. Sadie Franklin 1904–
  8. 8. Minnie Franklin 1906–

Joseph Franklin's Timeline

4 Records

1868
9 March 1868
Birth of Joseph William Franklin in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America
Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 32
Joseph William Franklin resided here in Precinct 5, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Precinct 5, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 42
Joseph William Franklin resided here in Precinct 35, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Precinct 35, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1918
30 May 1918
Age 50
Death of Joseph William Franklin in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America
Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 March 1868
    Event Place: Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 35, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: T624_17; Page: 1b; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 1374030
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Precinct 5, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Precinct 35, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 35, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: T624_17; Page: 1b; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 1374030

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 May 1918
    Event Place: Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Oak Grove, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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