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Morris Franklin 1891–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: December 3, 1891

Birth Location: Centerville, Mississippi

Death Date: 7 Mar 1962

Death Location: Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi, USA

Father: Benjamin Franklin

Mother: Emma Case

Spouse(s): Sallie Billingsly

Children(s): Mary Franklin, Walter Franklin, Monroe Franklin, Theodore Franklin, Viola Franklin, Esau Franklin, Isaac Franklin, Collena Franklin, Arlena Franklin, Maelna Franklin, Ida Franklin, Monroe Franklin, Walter Franklin, Viola Franklin, Monroe Franklin, Isaac Franklin

The story of Morris Franklin began in 1891 in Centerville, Mississippi. In 1917, Morris Franklin resided in Rankin County, Mississippi, USA. In 1920, Morris Franklin resided in Steen Creek, Rankin, Mississippi, USA. Morris Franklin married Sallie Billingsly, and had children including Arlena Franklin, Collena Franklin, Esau Franklin, Ida Franklin, Isaac Franklin, Maelna Franklin, Mary Ella Franklin, Monroe Franklin, Theodore Franklin, Viola Franklin, Walter Franklin. Morris Franklin passed away in 1962 in Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Morris Franklin began in 1891 in Centerville, Mississippi.
  • In 1917, Morris Franklin resided in Rankin County, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1920, Morris Franklin resided in Steen Creek, Rankin, Mississippi, USA.
  • Morris Franklin married Sallie Billingsly, and had children including Arlena Franklin, Collena Franklin, Esau Franklin, Ida Franklin, Isaac Franklin, Maelna Franklin, Mary Ella Franklin, Monroe Franklin, Theodore Franklin, Viola Franklin, Walter Franklin.
  • Morris Franklin passed away in 1962 in Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Morris Franklin's Ancestors

Self
Morris Franklin
1891–1962
Birth Place: Centerville, Mississippi
Parents
Benjamin K Franklin
1870–1930
Mississippi, USA
Emma (Cherity) Case
1870–1925
Mississippi, USA
Grandparents
Charles Franklin
1851–
Alabama
Louvinia Franklin
1850–
Mississippi
Great-Grandparents
POLLY
1795–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Morris Franklin's Descendants

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Morris Franklin (December 3, 1891–7 Mar 1962) m. Sallie Billingsly (1 Feb 1894–15 Aug 1973)
  1. 1. Mary (Ella) Franklin 1921–2014 m. Wallace (Monroe (aka Cecil)) Jackson 1917–1969
    1. 1. Wallace (Monroe) Jackson 1942–1942
  2. 2. Walter Franklin 1914–1989
  3. 3. Monroe Franklin 1915–2004
  4. 4. Theodore Franklin 1917–1970
  5. 5. Viola Franklin 1919–1991
  6. 6. Esau Franklin 1921–1995
  7. 7. Isaac Franklin 1921–1985
  8. 8. Collena Franklin 1925–1980
  9. 9. Arlena Franklin 1925–2004
  10. 10. Maelna Franklin 1923–1970
  11. 11. Ida Franklin 1918–1988
  12. 12. Monroe Franklin 1915–1980
  13. 13. Walter Franklin 1913–
  14. 14. Viola Franklin 1915–1985
  15. 15. Monroe Franklin 1913–1997
  16. 16. Isaac Franklin 1921–1997

Morris Franklin's Timeline

9 Records

1891
December 3, 1891
Birth of Morris Franklin in Centerville, Mississippi
Centerville, Mississippi
1917
1917-1918
Age 26
Morris Franklin resided here in Rankin County, Mississippi, USA
Rankin County, Mississippi, USA
1920
1920
Age 29
Morris Franklin resided here in Steen Creek, Rankin, Mississippi, USA
Steen Creek, Rankin, Mississippi, USA
1930
1930
Age 39
Morris Franklin resided here in Beat 1, Beat 1, Rankin, Mississippi, USA
Beat 1, Beat 1, Rankin, Mississippi, USA
1935
1935
Age 44
Morris Franklin resided here in Star, Rankin, Mississippi
Star, Rankin, Mississippi
1940
1940
Age 49
Morris Franklin resided here in Beat 1, Rankin, Mississippi, USA
Beat 1, Rankin, Mississippi, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 60
Morris Franklin resided here in Mississippi
Mississippi
1957
1957
Age 66
Morris Franklin resided here in Jackson, Mississippi, USA
Jackson, Mississippi, USA
1962
7 Mar 1962
Age 71
Death of Morris Franklin in Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi, USA
Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: December 3, 1891
    Event Place: Centerville, Mississippi
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Rankin County, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Mississippi; Registration County: Rankin County

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Steen Creek, Rankin, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Steen Creek, Rankin, Mississippi; Roll: T625_893; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 53

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Beat 1, Beat 1, Rankin, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 1, Rankin, Mississippi; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2340899

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Star, Rankin, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rankin, Mississippi; Roll: m-t0627-02062; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 61-2A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Beat 1, Rankin, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rankin, Mississippi; Roll: m-t0627-02062; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 61-2A

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Mississippi
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1957
    Event Place: Jackson, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rankin
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Civilian Draft Registrations, 1917-1918

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Mar 1962
    Event Place: Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree

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