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Joshua Samuel Franks 1786–1857 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1786

Birth Location: Laurens S. Carolina

Death Date: 17 November 1857

Death Location: South Carolina, USA

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Spouse(s): Prudence Potter

Children(s): Ethalinda Franks

The story of Joshua Samuel Franks began in 1786 in Laurens S. Carolina. In 1790, Joshua Samuel Franks resided in Laurens, South Carolina, USA. In 1800, Joshua Samuel Franks resided in Laurens District, South Carolina. Joshua Samuel Franks married Prudence Potter, and had children including Ethalinda Franks. Joshua Samuel Franks passed away in 1857 in South Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Joshua Samuel Franks began in 1786 in Laurens S. Carolina.
  • In 1790, Joshua Samuel Franks resided in Laurens, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1800, Joshua Samuel Franks resided in Laurens District, South Carolina.
  • Joshua Samuel Franks married Prudence Potter, and had children including Ethalinda Franks.
  • Joshua Samuel Franks passed away in 1857 in South Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Prudence Potter
1788–1853
Birth Location: Laurens S.Carolina
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Children(s)

Ethalinda Franks
1813–1841
Birth Location: Laurens South Carolina
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Joshua Franks's Ancestors

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Joshua Franks
1786–1857
Birth Place: Laurens S. Carolina
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Grandparents
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Joshua Franks's Descendants

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Joshua (Samuel) Franks (1786–17 November 1857) m. Prudence Potter (Jan 1 1788–April 16 1853)
  1. 1. Ethalinda Franks 1813–1841 m. Pleasant (James) Saxon 1815–1841
    1. 1. Thomas (Lewis) Saxon 1841–1882 m. Eliza Millerman 1845–1901
      1. 1. John (Pleasant) Saxon 1869–1948 m. Lida Woodland 1875–1958
        1. 1. Thomas (Henry) Saxon 1896–1898
        2. 2. Beth (Saxon Saxon) Lofton 1898–1952
        3. 3. Ernest (Wesley) Saxon 1903–1989
        4. 4. Alice (Saxon) Winzer 1906–1992 m. William (Pickens) Winzer 1908–1997
        5. 5. Helen Saxon 1915–1998 m. BRANDON (DAVISON LEGETT) Jr 1916–2002
        6. 6. Edna Saxon 1900–1993 m. CHARLES (BENJAMIN) TILLERY 1896–1981
        7. 7. Agnes Saxon 1902–1993
      2. 2. Jesse (Walter) Saxon 1867–1957 m. Hannah Williams 1873–1966
      3. 3. Mary (Etta "Ettie") Saxon 1870–1948 m. Carter (Jesse) Harlan 1859–1932
        1. 1. Eliza Harlan 1897–1899
        2. 2. Alice (Lattimore Harlan) Jennings 1904–1988 m. Curtis Jennings 1897–1972
        3. 3. Thomas (Leonard) Harlan 1886–1911 m. Ella (Lee) Parker 1888–1966
        4. 4. Reese (Henry) Harlan 1889–1948 m. Lula (Frances) Sanders 1895–1978
        5. 5. Nathan (Crismon ( N.C.)) Harlan –1960 m. Lula (Paralee) McCluer 1894–1957
        6. 6. Mack ("M.B." Browning) Harlan 1900–1969 m. Beula (Zoe) Johnson 1904–1985
        7. 7. Jesse (James) Harlan 1902–1991 m. Ona (Lee) Grimes 1906–1998
        8. 8. Mary (Ella Harlan) Morgan 1907–1998 m. John (c) Morgan 1889–1976 m. Jesse (B) Mcfadin 1907–
        9. 9. Blanche (Ruth) Harlan 1906–1994 m. Coleman Whitfield 1895–1972
        10. 10. Mert (Hazel) Harlan 1911–2001 m. MarionHallam Crowder 1906–1963 m. Jesse (Bernice) McFadin 1906–2005 m. Marwin Crowder 1906–
    2. 2. Samuel (Milton) Saxon 1832–1907 m. Elizabeth (P) Wright 1839–1878
    3. 3. Joshua (Arnold) Saxon 1833–1864 m. Lucy (Frances) ROGERS 1837–1881
    4. 4. William (McCall) Saxon 1835–1862
    5. 5. John (Wesley) Saxon 1837–1854
    6. 6. Mary (Elizabeth) Saxon 1839–1878 m. Jesse Cornelison 1836–1912

Joshua Franks's Timeline

10 Records

1786
1786
Birth of Joshua Samuel Franks in Laurens S. Carolina
Laurens S. Carolina
1790
2 Aug 1790
Age 4
Joshua Samuel Franks resided here in Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Laurens, South Carolina, USA
1800
1800
Age 14
Joshua Samuel Franks resided here in Laurens District, South Carolina
Laurens District, South Carolina
1810
1810
Age 24
Joshua Samuel Franks resided here in Laurens, South Carolina, United States
Laurens, South Carolina, United States
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 34
Joshua Samuel Franks resided here in Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Laurens, South Carolina, USA
1830
1830
Age 44
Joshua Samuel Franks resided here in Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Laurens, South Carolina, USA
1835
1835-1850
Age 49
Joshua Samuel Franks resided here in South Carolina, USA
South Carolina, USA
1840
1840
Age 54
Joshua Samuel Franks resided here in Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Laurens, South Carolina, USA
1850
6 Nov 1850
Age 64
Joshua Samuel Franks resided here in Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Laurens, South Carolina, USA
1857
17 November 1857
Age 71
Death of Joshua Samuel Franks in South Carolina, USA
South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1786
    Event Place: Laurens S. Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules, The National Archive in Washington Dc; Washington, DC; NARA Microform Publication: M432; Title: Seventh Census of the United States, 1850; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1790
    Event Place: Laurens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: Laurens, South Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 11; Page: 446; Family History Library Film: 0568151

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Laurens District, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Laurens District, South Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 50; Page: 13; Image: 30; Family History Library Film: 181425

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Laurens, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: 61; Page: 266; Image: 00106; Family History Library Film: 0181420

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Laurens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Laurens, South Carolina; Page: 17; NARA Roll: M33_121; Image: 42

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Laurens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Laurens, South Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 169; Page: 230; Family History Library Film: 0022503

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1835-1850
    Event Place: South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S. Pensioners, The National Archives; Washington, D.C.; Ledgers of Payments, 1818-1872, to U.S. Pensioners Under Acts of 1818 Through 1858 From Records of the Office of the Third Auditor of the Treasury; Record Group Title: Records of the Accounting Officers of the Depar

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Laurens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: 513; Page: 29; Family History Library Film: 0022510

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Nov 1850
    Event Place: Laurens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1850; Census Place: Laurens, South Carolina; Archive Collection Number: AD260; Roll: 2; Page: 57; Line: 1; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] 1850 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules, The National Archive in Washington Dc; Washington, DC; NARA Microform Publication: M432; Title: Seventh Census of the United States, 1850; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Laurens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Estate Records and Wills, 1788-1912; Author: South Carolina. Probate Court (Laurens County); Probate Place: Laurens, South Carolina

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 November 1857
    Event Place: South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Estate Records and Wills, 1788-1912; Author: South Carolina. Probate Court (Laurens County); Probate Place: Laurens, South Carolina
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Laurens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Estate Records and Wills, 1788-1912; Author: South Carolina. Probate Court (Laurens County); Probate Place: Laurens, South Carolina
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