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Robert Gordon Franklin 1921–1991 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Jan 1921

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 19 Mar 1991

Death Location: Mayking, Letcher, Kentucky, USA

Father: Leroy Franklin

Mother: Rhoda Franklin

Spouse(s): Alpha Combs

Children(s):

Robert Gordon Franklin was born in 1921 in Kentucky, the child of Leroy Shumway Franklin And Rhoda Franklin. In 1930, Robert Gordon Franklin resided in West Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA. In 1935, Robert Gordon Franklin resided in Sh, Letcher, Kentucky. Robert Gordon Franklin married Alpha Jane Combs, and had children including Brenda Gay Franklin. Robert Gordon Franklin passed away in 1991 in Mayking, Letcher, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • Robert Gordon Franklin was born in 1921 in Kentucky, the child of Leroy Shumway Franklin And Rhoda Franklin.
  • In 1930, Robert Gordon Franklin resided in West Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1935, Robert Gordon Franklin resided in Sh, Letcher, Kentucky.
  • Robert Gordon Franklin married Alpha Jane Combs, and had children including Brenda Gay Franklin.
  • Robert Gordon Franklin passed away in 1991 in Mayking, Letcher, Kentucky, USA.

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Children(s)

Robert Franklin's Ancestors

Self
Robert Franklin
1921–1991
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
Leroy Shumway Franklin
1894–1971
Colly, Letcher, Kentucky
Rhoda Franklin
1893–1993
Letcher County, Kentucky
Grandparents
Ely (Wilson) Franklin
1872–1959
Letcher County, Kentucky
Sarah (Jane) Webb
1871–1943
Letcher County, Kentucky
Harvey (G.) Franklin
1860–
Virginia
Evelyn Combs
1863–
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
Andrew Franklin
1850–1923
Manerva Sergeant
1852–1888
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Shadrick Franklin
1812–1890
Jaela Addington
1814–1866

Robert Franklin's Timeline

5 Records

1921
24 Jan 1921
Birth of Robert Gordon Franklin in Kentucky
Kentucky
1930
1930
Age 9
Robert Gordon Franklin resided here in West Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
West Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 14
Robert Gordon Franklin resided here in Sh, Letcher, Kentucky
Sh, Letcher, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 19
Robert Gordon Franklin resided here in Mag Dist #3, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Mag Dist #3, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1991
19 Mar 1991
Age 70
Death of Robert Gordon Franklin in Fayette County, Kentucky, USA
Fayette County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Jan 1921
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01330; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 67-19
    [3] Kentucky Death Index
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 400-28-5377; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: West Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2340500
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: West Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: West Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2340500

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sh, Letcher, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01330; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 67-19

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Mag Dist #3, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01330; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 67-19

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Mar 1991
    Event Place: Fayette County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 400-28-5377; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mayking, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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