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Sterling J. Franklin 1843–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 January 1843

Birth Location: Elyton, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America

Death Date: 3 Jan 1920

Death Location: Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: Elcany Franklin

Mother: Julia Roberts

Spouse(s): Josaphine Franklin

Children(s): Allie Franklin, Celia Franklin, Ollie Franklin, Thomas Franklin, Vidmer Franklin, Rufus Franklin, Harry Franklin, Roebuck Franklin, Velma Franklin, Soloman FRANKLIN, Fred Franklin, Vanner Franklin, Velmer FRANKLIN, Sally Franklin

Sterling J. Franklin was born in 1843 in Elyton, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America, the child of Elcany Green Franklin And Julia Ann Roberts. In 1860, Sterling J. Franklin resided in Freelands, Elyton, Jefferson, Alabama, USA. In 1880, Sterling J. Franklin resided in Ackers, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA. Sterling J. Franklin married Josaphine Franklin, and had children including Allie Donia Franklin, Celia A Franklin, Fred Franklin, Harry Franklin, Ollie Franklin, Roebuck Franklin, Rufus Franklin, Sally Franklin, Soloman Kent Franklin, Thomas B Franklin, Vanner Franklin, Velma Franklin, Velmer Franklin, Vidmer Franklin. Sterling J. Franklin passed away in 1920 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Sterling J. Franklin was born in 1843 in Elyton, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America, the child of Elcany Green Franklin And Julia Ann Roberts.
  • In 1860, Sterling J. Franklin resided in Freelands, Elyton, Jefferson, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1880, Sterling J. Franklin resided in Ackers, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA.
  • Sterling J. Franklin married Josaphine Franklin, and had children including Allie Donia Franklin, Celia A Franklin, Fred Franklin, Harry Franklin, Ollie Franklin, Roebuck Franklin, Rufus Franklin, Sally Franklin, Soloman Kent Franklin, Thomas B Franklin, Vanner Franklin, Velma Franklin, Velmer Franklin, Vidmer Franklin.
  • Sterling J. Franklin passed away in 1920 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Sterling Franklin's Ancestors

Self
Sterling Franklin
1843–1920
Birth Place: Elyton, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America
Parents
Elcany Green Franklin
1820–1881
Alabama, United States
Julia (Ann) Roberts
1822–1870
Jefferson, Alabama, United States
Grandparents
Anna BURCHFIELD
1795–1862
Laurens Co, S. C.
Great-Grandparents
James ***
1776–1862
Rebecca Gilbeit
1780–1862
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Burchfield
1733–1800
Rebeky Owens
1733–1782

Sterling Franklin's Descendants

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Sterling (J.) Franklin (1 January 1843–3 Jan 1920) m. Josaphine Franklin (Abt 1843–11 December 1922)
  1. 1. Allie (Donia) Franklin 1878–1939 m. William (Frank Cochran) Sr 1876–1920 m. Frank Cochran 1878–1912
    1. 1. Joseph (Beverly) Cochran 1910–1990 m. Cassie (Estelle) Smith 1916–2002
      1. 1. James (Daniel) Cochran 1937–2013
      2. 2. Joe (B Cochran) Junior 1936–2022
      3. 3. Paul (W) Cochran 1939–2016 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Cochran 1938–
    2. 2. Frank Cochran 1913–
    3. 3. E (C) Cochran 1901–
    4. 4. Dewey Cochran 1900–1987 m. Alice Cochran 1902– m. Bronnie (Lee) Cochran 1912–2003
      1. 1. Edward Cochran 1928–2004
      2. 2. Estell Cochran 1924–2017 m. Haulson (B) Pournelle 1916–1982
    5. 5. Ruby Cochran 1903–
    6. 6. Bessie (Mae) Cochran 1907– m. Eddie (R) Brantley 1904–
      1. 1. Eddie (R) Brantley 1927–1961
    7. 7. Katie (Louise) Cochran 1906–1978
    8. 8. Roxie (Bell) Cochran 1909– m. Caldwell Watase 1904–
    9. 9. Ros* (B) Cochran 1909–
  2. 2. Celia (A.) Franklin 1863–
  3. 3. Ollie Franklin 1865–1950
  4. 4. Thomas (B.) Franklin 1867–
  5. 5. Vidmer Franklin 1869–1895
  6. 6. Rufus Franklin 1870–1951
  7. 7. Harry Franklin 1875–1931
  8. 8. Roebuck Franklin 1877–1961
  9. 9. Velma Franklin 1880–1969
  10. 10. Soloman (Kent) FRANKLIN 1873–1956
  11. 11. Fred Franklin 1884–1962
  12. 12. Vanner Franklin 1881–
  13. 13. Velmer FRANKLIN 1869–1895
  14. 14. Sally Franklin 1873–

Sterling Franklin's Timeline

5 Records

1843
1 January 1843
Birth of Sterling J. Franklin in Elyton, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America
Elyton, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America
1860
1860
Age 17
Sterling J. Franklin resided here in Freelands, Elyton, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Freelands, Elyton, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 37
Sterling J. Franklin resided here in Ackers, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
Ackers, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 57
Sterling J. Franklin resided here in Ackers, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
Ackers, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
1920
3 Jan 1920
Age 77
Death of Sterling J. Franklin in Searles, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Searles, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 January 1843
    Event Place: Elyton, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Ackers, Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Roll: 33; Page: 553A; Enumeration District: 153
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ackers, Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Roll: 42; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0112
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Freelands, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: M653_12; Page: 725; Family History Library F
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Freelands, Elyton, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Freelands, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: M653_12; Page: 725; Family History Library F

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Ackers, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Ackers, Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Roll: 33; Page: 553A; Enumeration District: 153

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Ackers, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ackers, Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Roll: 42; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0112

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Jan 1920
    Event Place: Searles, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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