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Russell Franklin 1828–1919 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1828

Birth Location: Mississippi, United States of America

Death Date: 1 March 1919

Death Location: Elmore City, Garvin County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Father: Buck Franklin

Mother: Pollie Franklin

Spouse(s): Resie James

Children(s): Jennie Spencer, Rachel Franklin, Mark Franklin, Alice Miles, Susie Taylor, Perry Franklin, Russell II, Sanders Franklin, Caesar Franklin, Robert Franklin, Serena James, James Franklin, Rhoda Watts

The story of Russell Franklin began in 1828 in Mississippi, United States of America. In 1898, Russell Franklin established residence. In 1900, Russell Franklin resided in Township 1, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory, US. Russell Franklin married Resie James, and had children including Alice Miles, Caesar Franklin, James Franklin, Jennie Spencer, Mark Franklin, Perry Franklin, Rachel Franklin, Rhoda Watts, Robert Franklin, Russell Franklin Ii, Sanders Franklin, Serena James, Susie Taylor. Russell Franklin passed away in 1919 in Elmore City, Garvin County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Russell Franklin began in 1828 in Mississippi, United States of America.
  • In 1898, Russell Franklin established residence.
  • In 1900, Russell Franklin resided in Township 1, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory, US.
  • Russell Franklin married Resie James, and had children including Alice Miles, Caesar Franklin, James Franklin, Jennie Spencer, Mark Franklin, Perry Franklin, Rachel Franklin, Rhoda Watts, Robert Franklin, Russell Franklin Ii, Sanders Franklin, Serena James, Susie Taylor.
  • Russell Franklin passed away in 1919 in Elmore City, Garvin County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Buck Franklin
1790–
Birth Location: Mississippi, United States of America
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Pollie Franklin
1795–1881
Birth Location: Mississippi, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Resie James
1836–1908
Birth Location: Mississippi, United States of America
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Children(s)

Jennie Spencer
1855–1927
Birth Location: Carter County, Oklahoma, United States of America
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Rachel Franklin
1851–
Birth Location: –
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Mark Franklin
1887–1945
Birth Location: Oklahoma, United States of America
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Alice Miles
1855–1941
Birth Location: –
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Susie Taylor
1865–1937
Birth Location: Oklahoma, United States of America
ST
Perry Franklin
1874–1931
Birth Location: –
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Russell II
1843–1948
Birth Location: Fort Washita, Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States of America
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Sanders Franklin
1854–
Birth Location: –
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Caesar Franklin
1861–
Birth Location: –
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Robert Franklin
1871–
Birth Location: –
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Serena James
1869–
Birth Location: –
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James Franklin
1872–
Birth Location: –
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Rhoda Watts
1866–
Birth Location: –
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Russell Franklin's Ancestors

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Russell Franklin
1828–1919
Birth Place: Mississippi, United States of America
Parents
Buck Colbert Franklin
1790–
Mississippi, United States of America
Pollie Franklin
1795–1881
Mississippi, United States of America
Grandparents
Edmund ("Ned") Perry
1772–1868
Mississippi Territory
Hannah ((Slave Mistress)) Franklin
1771–1851
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Russell Franklin's Descendants

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Russell Franklin (abt 1828–1 March 1919) m. Resie James (1836–20 May 1908)
  1. 1. Jennie Spencer 1855–1927 m. Alexander ("Aleck") Spencer 1853–
    1. 1. Laura Spencer 1875–1923 m. Robert Jackson 1844–1923
      1. 1. Surena ("Rena" Spencer) Jackson 1909–2004 m. Elmore Wright 1906–1991
        1. 1. Harold (Wayne) Wright 1951–1985
        2. 2. Thomas (Wright) Sr. 1927–2015
        3. 3. Wilma (Gean) Wright 1935–1991
        4. 4. Mary (Ann) Wright 1945–1993 m. James (Rudolph) Buchanan 1945–2007
        5. 5. Alvio Wright 1942–1998
      2. 2. Simon Jackson 1909–1947 m. Roberta Carter 1907–1987
      3. 3. Richard Jackson 1903–
      4. 4. Hattie Jackson 1913–1997
    2. 2. Spencer Spencer 1880–
    3. 3. Cora Spencer 1882–
      1. 1. Willie Jacobs 1900–
    4. 4. Raford Spencer 1884– m. Annie Worley 1886–
      1. 1. Lula (Mae) Anderson 1911–1999 m. Mildres Franklin 1905–1986
        1. 1. Gertie (Mae Austin) Hester 1928–2011 m. Woody Smith 1925–1990
        2. 2. Mertle (Mae) Franklin 1926–
    5. 5. Winchester (Minzy) Spencer 1887– m. Mattie (B) Thompson 1889–
      1. 1. Raymond Spencer 1916–1977
    6. 6. Manuel Spencer 1888– m. Linnie (B.) Spencer 1891– m. Elizabeth Spencer 1893–
      1. 1. L. (D.) Spencer 1918–
    7. 7. Minnie Alexander 1895–1977
    8. 8. Andrew Spencer 1892–
    9. 9. Bell Spencer 1894–
    10. 10. Gracie Spencer 1898–1951 m. L. (P. Young) Sr 1881–1979 m. Ellis Drain 1890–1923
      1. 1. Frankie (Mae) Drain 1921–2002 m. Olturn Harris 1921–2004
      2. 2. Lillie (Nadine) Young 1936–2004
      3. 3. Cliffie (Mae) Drain 1913–1989 m. John (J.) Wallace 1922– m. Lonnie Williams 1908–
      4. 4. Naomi (Ruth) Young 1927–2022 m. Curtis (T.) Colbert 1928–2015
      5. 5. Sim (Ellis Drain) Sr. 1917–1999 m. Ruth Buycks 1924–2007
        1. 1. Sim (Ellis Drain) Jr. 1939–2000 m. Arnetta (Marie) Buckner 1941–1984
        2. 2. Charles Drain 1940–2013
        3. 3. Douglas (Arthur) Drain 1945–1999
        4. 4. Baby (Girl) Drain 1944–1944
      6. 6. Ellis Drain 1923–2005 m. Annie (Bell) Williams 1923–2010
    11. 11. Edna Spencer 1896–1976 m. James Worley 1895–
      1. 1. Jaunita Oliver 1923–2006
      2. 2. Willie (Leslie) Worley 1918–1993
    12. 12. Beulah Spencer 1899–1978 m. John (Henry) Thompson 1882–
      1. 1. Leroy Thompson 1911–
      2. 2. John (L.) Thompson 1925–
      3. 3. Mildred Thompson 1927–2022 m. Raymond Shells 1924–
      4. 4. Goldie (Pearl) Thompson 1932–2022 m. Raford (Lee Roy) Dodd 1922–1983
  2. 2. Rachel Franklin 1851– m. Samuel ("Sam" Williams) #676-187 1842–1919
    1. 1. Henrietta Williams 1880–1971
      1. 1. Reece Thompson 1910–1978
    2. 2. James ("Jim") Williams 1878–1959 m. Ida (Mae) Davis 1880–1973
      1. 1. Ardest Williams 1908–2006 m. Elder (Robert W.) Allen 1900–1978
        1. 1. Clemmer (Lee) Allen 1927–1995
        2. 2. Collis (Allen) Sr. 1938–2020 m. Dorothy (Jean) Westbrook 1941–2012
      2. 2. Mary (Lee) Williams 1918–2005 m. Jasper Bryant 1918–2001
      3. 3. Beauty (B.) Williams 1909–2001 m. Monroe Stevenson 1909–1989
        1. 1. Warren (J.) Stevenson 1944–2016
        2. 2. James (R.) Stevenson 1947–2021
        3. 3. Udene Baker 1928–2011
      4. 4. Earnest Williams 1903–1954
      5. 5. Maudie (Mae) Jackson 1905–2005 m. Clarence Jackson 1903–1963
        1. 1. Joe Jackson 1926–
        2. 2. Myrel (Dyness) Jackson 1937–1992
        3. 3. Millard (Dean) Jackson 1931–1984
      6. 6. Norman Williams 1904–
    3. 3. Matthew Williams 1873–
    4. 4. Luke Williams 1876–
    5. 5. Sarah Williams 1882–1916 m. Daniel (L.) Spigener 1862–
      1. 1. Darmer Spigener 1901–
      2. 2. Elvenia Smith 1902–1996
      3. 3. Lathie Spigener 1904–
      4. 4. Pearl Spigener 1906–2001
      5. 5. Cinda Spigener 1908–
      6. 6. Alice Spigener 1910–
      7. 7. Daniel Spigener 1914–
    6. 6. Joana Stephenson 1887–
    7. 7. Jackson Williams 1887–1967
    8. 8. Cleveland Williams 1892–1958 m. Artis (Bally) Degrate 1910–
      1. 1. Elsie William 1930–1996
    9. 9. Isadora Williams 1869–1964 m. Charley Colbert 1864– m. Duncan (S.) Swindall 1870–
      1. 1. Zens Colbert 1888–
      2. 2. Pvt. (Alva C.) Colbert 1889–1972 m. Lillie (D.) Phillips 1889– m. Paletha Yates 1892–1935
        1. 1. Alva (C.) Colbert 1925–
        2. 2. Horace Steele 1920–
        3. 3. Lyda (B) Calbert 1914–
        4. 4. Mable Colbert 1916–
        5. 5. Morman (George) Colbert 1917–1980 m. Ruth (G.) Colbert 1918–
        6. 6. Esse (M.) Calvert 1921–
      3. 3. Mary (J.) Stevenson 1891–1989
      4. 4. Sam Colbert 1895–1979 m. Nealie (Belle) Jackson 1896–1934
        1. 1. Corna (V.) Colbert 1921–2007 m. Daphine (W.) Prince 1929–2008 m. Frances (Jeanevelyn) Colbert 1935–1999
        2. 2. Lawrence Colbert 1924–2009 m. Mary (Evelyn) Wiggins 1941–2016
        3. 3. Samuel (Lonnie Colbert) Jr. 1917–2005 m. Quenie (Belle) Colbert 1923–
        4. 4. Buel Colbert 1929–2010
        5. 5. Paline (N.) Colbert 1926–2005 m. Preston Williams 1916–1989
        6. 6. Corene Colbert 1916–2007 m. Ike Miles 1907–1999
        7. 7. Curtis (T.) Colbert 1928–2015 m. Naomi (Ruth) Young 1927–2022
        8. 8. John (J.) Mckey 1912–
      5. 5. Georgia Swindle 1897– m. Vernie Prince 1890–1919
        1. 1. Jess Prince 1913–1918
      6. 6. Hattie Swindle 1898–
      7. 7. Willard Swindall 1902–
      8. 8. Rosevelt Serinels 1904–1965 m. Effie (L.) Jackson 1910–1999
    10. 10. Victoria Williams 1875–
    11. 11. Henderson Williams 1866–1948 m. Estella ("Stella") Stevenson 1880–1948 m. Louisa Hoppy 1868–1900
      1. 1. Ray Williams 1907–1968 m. Mary (J.) Rosborough 1910–2001
        1. 1. Ioma (Joyce) Williams 1933–2013 m. James (Douglas Beasley) Jr. 1934–1999
        2. 2. Joe (Ray Williams) Sr. 1934–2012
        3. 3. James (Wendell) Williams 1942–1995
      2. 2. Izora Williams 1902–1991 m. Harrison Prince 1893–1967
        1. 1. Lee (Roy) Prince 1922–1961
        2. 2. Everlene Prince 1932–2004
        3. 3. Ethelean Wright 1928–1998
        4. 4. Evelyn Prince 1924–2002
        5. 5. Altus Prince 1936–2014
        6. 6. Ortria Prince 1926–2018 m. Wayne McDade 1930–2004
        7. 7. Agnes (Marie) Hastings 1938–2024
      3. 3. Eliza Williams 1904–1993
      4. 4. Henry (Clay Williams) Sr. 1905–1993 m. Lula Jackson 1903–1995
        1. 1. Marie Wright 1920–
      5. 5. Mandy Williams 1910–
      6. 6. Elijah Williams 1914–
      7. 7. Annie (Bell) Williams 1915–2013 m. Bealie Franklin 1914–2013
      8. 8. Louisa Williams 1917–
      9. 9. St. (David Paul) Williams 1891–1974 m. Hettie (Mae) Williams 1903–1969
        1. 1. Elvin Williams 1921–
        2. 2. T. (H.) Williams 1923–
        3. 3. Andrew Williams 1924–
        4. 4. Edna (M.) Williams 1925–
      10. 10. Jessie Williams 1888–1922 m. Willie (Lee) Jackson 1882–1935
        1. 1. William (Garfield) Jackson 1918–1998 m. Pauline (Coleman) Davison 1911–1959
        2. 2. Henderson Jackson 1912–
        3. 3. Nalylee Jackson 1915–
        4. 4. Luran Jackson 1917–
        5. 5. Booker (T.) Jackson 1905–
      11. 11. Edna Williams 1895–1916
      12. 12. Sonnie Williams 1920–
    12. 12. Henry (Williams) #678-187 1872– m. Sidney Williams 1876–
      1. 1. Sam Williams 1901–
      2. 2. Emma Williams 1908–
      3. 3. Lindy Williams 1910–
      4. 4. Cynda Williams 1915–
  3. 3. Mark Franklin 1887–1945
  4. 4. Alice Miles 1855–1941 m. Steve Miles 1850–1940
    1. 1. Ike Miles 1907–1999 m. Corene Colbert 1916–2007
      1. 1. Sam (J. Miles) Jr. 1931–2015
      2. 2. Ella (Marie) Miles 1933–1950
      3. 3. Pierce (D.) Miles 1935–1978
      4. 4. Steve Miles 1936–1998
  5. 5. Susie Taylor 1865–1937
  6. 6. Perry Franklin 1874–1931
  7. 7. Russell (Franklin) II 1843–1948 m. Rosa Prince 1882– m. Emma Brown 1868–
    1. 1. Ora Franklin 1901–
    2. 2. Augie Franklin 1886–1955 m. Robert Abram 1879–1964
      1. 1. Lurene (H.) Abram 1920–2010
      2. 2. Mamie (Lou) Flemings 1916–1983
      3. 3. Charles (C.) Abram 1908–1992
      4. 4. Opal Partridge 1927–2000
      5. 5. W. (B.) Abram 1930–2011
      6. 6. James (Robert Abram) Sr. 1922–2006 m. Cleo (Cecelia) Brown 1923–
      7. 7. Emma (Lee) Allen 1911–1997
      8. 8. Lucille Carter 1914–1966
      9. 9. Adell Cross 1902–1975
      10. 10. Eva Bruce 1903–1988
      11. 11. Eddie (Mae) Nugent 1907–1995
      12. 12. Lillian Gardner 1925–2021
  8. 8. Sanders Franklin 1854–
  9. 9. Caesar Franklin 1861–
  10. 10. Robert Franklin 1871–
  11. 11. Serena James 1869–
  12. 12. James Franklin 1872–
  13. 13. Rhoda Watts 1866–

Russell Franklin's Timeline

6 Records

1828
abt 1828
Birth of Russell Franklin in Mississippi, United States of America
Mississippi, United States of America
1898
13 Sep 1898
Age 70
Russell Franklin resided here
None
1900
1900
Age 72
Russell Franklin resided here in Township 1, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory, USA
Township 1, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory, USA
1902
12 Dec 1902
Age 74
Russell Franklin resided here in Oklahoma, USA
Oklahoma, USA
1910
1910
Age 82
Russell Franklin resided here in Brady, Garvin, Oklahoma, USA
Brady, Garvin, Oklahoma, USA
1919
1 March 1919
Age 91
Death of Russell Franklin in Garvin County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Garvin County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1828
    Event Place: Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Native American Enrollment Cards for the Five Civilized Tribes
    [2] U.S., Native American Citizens and Freedmen of Five Civilized Tribes, 1895-1914
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Township 1, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory; Roll: 1849; Page: 29; Enumeration District: 0161
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Brady, Garvin, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1252; Page: 8a; Enumeration District: 0070; FHL microfilm: 1375265
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Oklahoma and Indian Territory, Dawes Census Freedmen Rolls, 1898-1914, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Enrollment Cards, 1898-1914; NAI Number: 251747; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs; Record Group Number: 75

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 13 Sep 1898
    Record Source: U.S., Oklahoma and Indian Territory, Dawes Census Freedmen Rolls, 1898-1914, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Enrollment Cards, 1898-1914; NAI Number: 251747; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs; Record Group Number: 75

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Township 1, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Township 1, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory; Roll: 1849; Page: 29; Enumeration District: 0161

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 Dec 1902
    Event Place: Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Native American Enrollment Cards for the Five Civilized Tribes
    [2] U.S., Native American Citizens and Freedmen of Five Civilized Tribes, 1895-1914

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Brady, Garvin, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Brady, Garvin, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1252; Page: 8a; Enumeration District: 0070; FHL microfilm: 1375265

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 March 1919
    Event Place: Garvin County, Oklahoma, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Elmore City, Garvin County, Oklahoma, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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