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Samuel Francis 1843–1922 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 June 1843

Birth Location: Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America

Death Date: 18 September 1922

Death Location: Knott County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Simeon Francis

Mother: Kathy Smith

Spouse(s): Letitia Francis

Children(s): Nancy Kelly, Elizabeth Francis, Alice Francis, Marion Francis, Simeon Francis, Cassie Francis, John Francis, Matilda Francis, Lucindy Francis, Samuel Francis, Ira Francis, William Francis, Elizabeth Amburgey, Lucinda Francis

Samuel Francis was born in 1843 in Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America, the child of Simeon J Francis And Kathy Cassie Branham Smith. In 1860, Samuel Francis resided in District, Letcher, Kentucky, USA. In 1870, Samuel Francis resided in Precinct 4, Letcher, Kentucky, USA. Samuel Francis married Etta Mullins, Letitia Francis, Lillie Francis, and had children including Alice Francis, Cassie Francis, Elizabeth Amburgey, Elizabeth Francis, Ira J Francis, John N Francis, Lucinda Francis, Lucindy Francis, Marion Francis, Matilda Francis, Nancy E Kelly, Samuel B Francis, Simeon Francis, William Francis. Samuel Francis passed away in 1922 in Knott County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Samuel Francis was born in 1843 in Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America, the child of Simeon J Francis And Kathy Cassie Branham Smith.
  • In 1860, Samuel Francis resided in District, Letcher, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1870, Samuel Francis resided in Precinct 4, Letcher, Kentucky, USA.
  • Samuel Francis married Etta Mullins, Letitia Francis, Lillie Francis, and had children including Alice Francis, Cassie Francis, Elizabeth Amburgey, Elizabeth Francis, Ira J Francis, John N Francis, Lucinda Francis, Lucindy Francis, Marion Francis, Matilda Francis, Nancy E Kelly, Samuel B Francis, Simeon Francis, William Francis.
  • Samuel Francis passed away in 1922 in Knott County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Samuel Francis's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Francis
1843–1922
Birth Place: Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America
Parents
Simeon J Francis
1818–1878
Russell, Virginia, USA
Kathy (Cassie Branham) Smith
1825–1878
Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
William (Branham) Smith
1792–1880
Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (Jane) Childers
1803–1880
Russell, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Samuel Francis's Descendants

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Samuel Francis (25 June 1843–18 September 1922) m. Letitia Francis (11 September 1846–2 August 1931)
  1. 1. Nancy (E) Kelly 1867–1914 m. Thomas Kelly 1845–1926 m. Drury Young 1861–1894
    1. 1. Thomas Kelley 1881–
    2. 2. William Kelley 1891–
    3. 3. Sampson Kelley 1899–1927
    4. 4. Ollie Young 1889–
    5. 5. Ira Kelley 1887–
    6. 6. Polly (A) Kelley 1885–
    7. 7. Matilda Young 1891–
    8. 8. James Kelley 1889–1946
    9. 9. 1879–
    10. 10. Frederick (B) Kelley 1903–
  2. 2. Elizabeth Francis 1871–1967
  3. 3. Alice Francis 1877–
  4. 4. Marion Francis 1880–
  5. 5. Simeon Francis 1873–
  6. 6. Cassie Francis 1865–
  7. 7. John (N.) Francis 1875–1964
  8. 8. Matilda Francis 1869–
  9. 9. Lucindy Francis 1892–
  10. 10. Samuel (B) Francis 1886–1965
  11. 11. Ira (J) Francis 1888–
  12. 12. William Francis 1884–
  13. 13. Elizabeth Amburgey 1871–1967
  14. 14. Lucinda Francis 1892–

Samuel Francis's Timeline

8 Records

1843
25 June 1843
Birth of Samuel Francis in Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America
Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America
1860
1860
Age 17
Samuel Francis resided here in District, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
District, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 27
Samuel Francis resided here in Precinct 4, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 4, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 37
Samuel Francis resided here in Carson, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Carson, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 57
Samuel Francis resided here in Carr, Knott, Kentucky, USA
Carr, Knott, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 67
Samuel Francis resided here in Lower Carr, Knott, Kentucky, USA
Lower Carr, Knott, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 77
Samuel Francis resided here in Lower Carr, Knott, Kentucky, USA
Lower Carr, Knott, Kentucky, USA
1922
18 September 1922
Age 79
Death of Samuel Francis in Knott County, Kentucky, United States of America
Knott County, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 June 1843
    Event Place: Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lower Carr, Knott, Kentucky; Roll: T625_577; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 51
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Carson, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: 428; Page: 599B; Enumeration District: 064
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 4, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: M593_481; Page: 381B
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Carr, Knott, Kentucky; Roll: 536; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0044; FHL microfilm: 1240536
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: M653_381; Page: 737; Family History Library Film: 803381
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lower Carr, Knott, Kentucky; Roll: T624_482; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0087; FHL microfilm: 1374495
    [9] U.S., Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2019, National Cemetery Administration; U.S. Veterans' Gravesites
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: M653_381; Page: 737; Family History Library Film: 803381

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 4, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 4, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: M593_481; Page: 381B

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Carson, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Carson, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: 428; Page: 599B; Enumeration District: 064

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Carr, Knott, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Carr, Knott, Kentucky; Roll: 536; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0044; FHL microfilm: 1240536

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lower Carr, Knott, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lower Carr, Knott, Kentucky; Roll: T624_482; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0087; FHL microfilm: 1374495

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lower Carr, Knott, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lower Carr, Knott, Kentucky; Roll: T625_577; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 51

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 September 1922
    Event Place: Knott County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] U.S., Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2019, National Cemetery Administration; U.S. Veterans' Gravesites
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Knott County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2019, National Cemetery Administration; U.S. Veterans' Gravesites
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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