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Rufus John Franklin 1911–1991 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 July 1911

Birth Location: Texas

Death Date: 24 October 1991

Death Location: Cherokee County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Luke Franklin

Mother: Bessie Franklin

Spouse(s): Ethel Fry, Joyce Yates

Children(s):

In 1911, Rufus John Franklin entered the world in Texas, born to Luke Lasiter Franklin And Bessie L Franklin. In 1930, Rufus John Franklin resided in Precinct 4, Cherokee, Texas, USA. In 1932, Rufus John Franklin resided in Tyler, Texas, USA. Rufus John Franklin married Ethel Fry, Joyce Lee Yates. Rufus John Franklin passed away in 1991 in Cherokee County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1911, Rufus John Franklin entered the world in Texas, born to Luke Lasiter Franklin And Bessie L Franklin.
  • In 1930, Rufus John Franklin resided in Precinct 4, Cherokee, Texas, USA.
  • In 1932, Rufus John Franklin resided in Tyler, Texas, USA.
  • Rufus John Franklin married Ethel Fry, Joyce Lee Yates.
  • Rufus John Franklin passed away in 1991 in Cherokee County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Luke Franklin
1876–1967
Birth Location: Texas
LF
Bessie Franklin
1881–1977
Birth Location: Texas
BF

Spouses(s)

Ethel Fry
1917–1994
Birth Location: Jacksonville, Texas
EF
Joyce Yates
1914–
Birth Location: –
JY

Children(s)

Rufus Franklin's Ancestors

Self
Rufus Franklin
1911–1991
Birth Place: Texas
Parents
Luke Lasiter Franklin
1876–1967
Texas
Bessie (L.) Franklin
1881–1977
Texas
Grandparents
Nancy Lewis
1844–1908
Mollie King
1865–1932
Pine Hill, TX
Great-Grandparents
Cassey Muse
1842–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rufus Franklin's Timeline

7 Records

1911
28 July 1911
Birth of Rufus John Franklin in Texas
Texas
1930
1930
Age 19
Rufus John Franklin resided here in Precinct 4, Cherokee, Texas, USA
Precinct 4, Cherokee, Texas, USA
1932
1932
Age 21
Rufus John Franklin resided here in Tyler, Texas, USA
Tyler, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 24
Rufus John Franklin resided here in Sh, Cherokee, Texas
Sh, Cherokee, Texas
1940
1940
Age 29
Rufus John Franklin resided here in J P No 6, Cherokee, Texas, USA
J P No 6, Cherokee, Texas, USA
1986
1986
Age 75
Rufus John Franklin resided here in Bullard, TX
Bullard, TX
1991
24 October 1991
Age 80
Death of Rufus John Franklin in , Texas, United States
, Texas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 July 1911
    Event Place: Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cherokee, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04005; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 37-33
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 453-22-5984; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 4, Cherokee, Texas; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 2342041
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [8] Oklahoma, County Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 4, Cherokee, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 4, Cherokee, Texas; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 2342041

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1932
    Event Place: Tyler, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sh, Cherokee, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cherokee, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04005; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 37-33

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: J P No 6, Cherokee, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cherokee, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04005; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 37-33

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1986
    Event Place: Bullard, TX
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 24 Oct 1991
    Event Place: Cherokee County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Rufus J. Franklin 24 Oct 1991

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 October 1991
    Event Place: , Texas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 453-22-5984; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] Texas, Death Index
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cherokee County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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