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Robert Franklin Jordan 1878–1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Feb 1878

Birth Location: Barren, Kentucky

Death Date: 9 Dec 1961

Death Location: Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA

Father: Jeremiah Jordan

Mother: Lettie Fulks

Spouse(s): Lola Britt

Children(s): Rufus Jordan, Alvin Jordan, Orval Jordan, Robert Jordan, Minnie Jordan, Thurmond Jordan, Mabel Jordan, Orval Jordan, Preston Sr.

The story of Robert Franklin Jordan began in 1878 in Barren, Kentucky. In 1880, Robert Franklin Jordan resided in Smiths Grove, Warren, Kentucky, United States. In 1930, Robert Franklin Jordan resided in District 4, Barren, Kentucky. Robert Franklin Jordan married Lola Maud Britt, and had children including Alvin Moss Jordan, Elna Jordan, Mabel Dell Jordan, Minnie L Jordan, Orval Franklin Jordan, Orval Jordan, Preston Howard Jordan Sr, Robert Clifford Jordan, Rufus Arthur Jordan, Thurmond Thomas Jordan. Robert Franklin Jordan passed away in 1961 in Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert Franklin Jordan began in 1878 in Barren, Kentucky.
  • In 1880, Robert Franklin Jordan resided in Smiths Grove, Warren, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1930, Robert Franklin Jordan resided in District 4, Barren, Kentucky.
  • Robert Franklin Jordan married Lola Maud Britt, and had children including Alvin Moss Jordan, Elna Jordan, Mabel Dell Jordan, Minnie L Jordan, Orval Franklin Jordan, Orval Jordan, Preston Howard Jordan Sr, Robert Clifford Jordan, Rufus Arthur Jordan, Thurmond Thomas Jordan.
  • Robert Franklin Jordan passed away in 1961 in Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Jordan's Ancestors

Self
Robert Jordan
1878–1961
Birth Place: Barren, Kentucky
Parents
Jeremiah M Jordan
1848–1914
Kentucky
Lettie (Jane) Fulks
1846–1933
Monroe, Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
William (M) Jordan
1812–1895
Tennessee
Lindy Goodman
1816–1909
Fountain Run, Monroe, Kentucky, USA
John (Smith) Fulks
1828–1912
Monroe, Kentucky, United States
Amanda Silvey
1824–
Tennessee, United States
Great-Grandparents
William III
1775–1869
Margaret Whitson
1779–1854
John Goodman
1784–1880
Margaret Hagan
1792–1835
John Fulks
1807–1880
Gensey Emberton
1809–1880
William Silvey
1795–1836
Betsy Howard
1795–1836
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Jourdan
1747–1830
Comfort Palmer
1748–1812
Charles Whitson
1742–1782
Leah Taylor
1749–1795
Jacob Goodman
1762–1855
Sara Reynolds
1795–1885
Arthur Hagan
1765–1830
Lydia
1760–1838
John Fulks
1780–
Thomas Emberton
1786–1863
Anna Jackson
1790–1832

Robert Jordan's Descendants

1.
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Robert (Franklin) Jordan (6 Feb 1878–9 Dec 1961) m. Lola (Maud) Britt (9 Apr 1888–11 Jun 1956)
  1. 1. Rufus (Arthur) Jordan 1919–1981
  2. 2. Alvin (Moss) Jordan 1913–1996
  3. 3. Orval (Franklin) Jordan 1923–1989
  4. 4. Robert (Clifford) Jordan 1906–1979
  5. 5. Minnie (L) Jordan 1902–1996
  6. 6. Thurmond (Thomas) Jordan 1910–2000
  7. 7. Mabel (Dell) Jordan 1908–
  8. 8. Orval Jordan 1925–
  9. 9. Preston (Howard Jordan) Sr. 1921–1989 m. Kathleen Carter 1926–1981
    1. 1. Preston (Howard Jordan) Jr. 1943–2015

Robert Jordan's Timeline

6 Records

1878
6 Feb 1878
Birth of Robert Franklin Jordan in Barren, Kentucky
Barren, Kentucky
1880
1880
Age 2
Robert Franklin Jordan resided here in Smiths Grove, Warren, Kentucky, United States
Smiths Grove, Warren, Kentucky, United States
1930
1930
Age 52
Robert Franklin Jordan resided here in District 4, Barren, Kentucky
District 4, Barren, Kentucky
1935
1935
Age 57
Robert Franklin Jordan resided here in Rural, Muhlenberg, Kentucky
Rural, Muhlenberg, Kentucky
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 62
Robert Franklin Jordan resided here in Bullitt, Kentucky, United States
Bullitt, Kentucky, United States
1961
9 Dec 1961
Age 83
Death of Robert Franklin Jordan in Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA
Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Feb 1878
    Event Place: Barren, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bullitt, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1286; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 15-7
    [3] Kentucky Death Index
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 4, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 732; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 14; Image: 949.0.
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Barren County, Kentucky; Roll: 1643935; Draft Board: 0.
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Smiths Grove, Warren, Kentucky; Roll: 445; Family History Film: 1254445; Page: 249C; Enumeration District: 238; Image: 0095.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Smiths Grove, Warren, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Smiths Grove, Warren, Kentucky; Roll: 445; Family History Film: 1254445; Page: 249C; Enumeration District: 238; Image: 0095.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 4, Barren, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 4, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 732; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 14; Image: 949.0.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Muhlenberg, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bullitt, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1286; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 15-7

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Bullitt, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bullitt, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1286; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 15-7

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Barren, Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Barren County, Kentucky; Roll: 1643935; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Jefferson
    Record Source: Kentucky Death Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Dec 1961
    Event Place: Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index

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