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Rufus W Franklin 1925–1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 August 1925

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 3 October 1950

Death Location: Claybrook, Madison County, Tennessee, USA

Father: Rufis Franklin

Mother: Blanchie Meriwether

Spouse(s): Louise Williams

Children(s):

In 1925, Rufus W Franklin entered the world in Tennessee, born to Rufis Franklin And Blanchie Meriwether. In 1930, Rufus W Franklin resided in District 2, Madison, Tennessee, USA. Rufus W Franklin married Louise Williams, and had children including Mary Franklin Carroll, Willie James Franklin. Rufus W Franklin passed away in 1950 in Claybrook, Madison County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1925, Rufus W Franklin entered the world in Tennessee, born to Rufis Franklin And Blanchie Meriwether.
  • In 1930, Rufus W Franklin resided in District 2, Madison, Tennessee, USA.
  • Rufus W Franklin married Louise Williams, and had children including Mary Franklin Carroll, Willie James Franklin.
  • Rufus W Franklin passed away in 1950 in Claybrook, Madison County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Rufus Franklin's Ancestors

Self
Rufus Franklin
1925–1950
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
Rufis Franklin
1877–1940
Shelby, Tennessee
Blanchie Meriwether
1892–1961
Tennessee
Grandparents
Katie Taylor
1854–
Tennessee, USA
Sam Meriweather
1864–
Tennessee
Emma Bass
1869–
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
George Meriweather
1848–1924
Easter McBryde
1845–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rufus Franklin's Timeline

9 Records

1925
9 August 1925
Birth of Rufus W Franklin in Madison, Tennessee
Madison, Tennessee
1925
9 August 1925
Birth of Rufus W Franklin in Tennessee
Tennessee
1930
1930
Age 5
Rufus W Franklin resided here in District 2, Madison, Tennessee, USA
District 2, Madison, Tennessee, USA
1943
1943
Age 18
Rufus W Franklin resided here in Jackson, Madison, Tennessee
Jackson, Madison, Tennessee
1946
15 Mar 1946
Age 21
Rufus W Franklin resided here in Jackson, Tennessee, USA
Jackson, Tennessee, USA
1949
1949
Age 24
Rufus W Franklin resided here in Jackson, Madison, Tennessee, USA
Jackson, Madison, Tennessee, USA
1950
1950
Age 25
Rufus W Franklin resided here in Madison, Tennessee, USA
Madison, Tennessee, USA
1950
3 October 1950
Age 25
Death of Rufus W Franklin in Madison, Jackson, Tennessee, United States
Madison, Jackson, Tennessee, United States
1952
1952
Age 27
Rufus W Franklin resided here in Jackson, Tennessee, USA
Jackson, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 August 1925
    Event Place: Madison, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Tennessee, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 99
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [3] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 12
    [4] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 2, Madison, Tennessee; Roll: 2264; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 7; Image: 192.0; FHL microfilm: 2341998
    [6] U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S. WWII Hospital Admission Card Files, National Archives and Records Administration; Hospital Admission Card Files, ca. 1970 - ca. 1970; NAI: 570973; Record Group Number: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), 1775-1994; Record Group Title: 112
    [9] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 August 1925
    Event Place: Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 2, Madison, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 2, Madison, Tennessee; Roll: 2264; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 7; Image: 192.0; FHL microfilm: 2341998

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1943
    Event Place: Jackson, Madison, Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Tennessee, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 99

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 15 Mar 1946
    Event Place: Jackson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1949
    Event Place: Jackson, Madison, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Madison, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1952
    Event Place: Jackson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Madison, Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 October 1950
    Event Place: Madison, Jackson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 12
    [3] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Claybrook, Madison County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012

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