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Uriah Franklin 1720–1791 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 December 1720

Birth Location: Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 17 September 1791

Death Location: Sterling City, Windham, Connecticut, USA

Father: James Jr

Mother: Martha Ormsby

Spouse(s): Abigail Colvin

Children(s): David Franklin, Uriah Franklin, Abel Franklin, Joshua Franklin, Reuben Franklin

Uriah Franklin was born in 1720 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA, the child of James Franklin Jr And Martha Ormsby. In 1774, Uriah Franklin resided in Scituate, Rhode Island, British America. In 1788, Uriah Franklin resided in Voluntown, Windham, Connecticut, New England. Uriah Franklin married Abigail Colvin, and had children including Abel Franklin, David Benjamin Franklin, Joshua Franklin, Reuben Franklin, Uriah Franklin. Uriah Franklin passed away in 1791 in Sterling City, Windham, Connecticut, USA.

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Biography

  • Uriah Franklin was born in 1720 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA, the child of James Franklin Jr And Martha Ormsby.
  • In 1774, Uriah Franklin resided in Scituate, Rhode Island, British America.
  • In 1788, Uriah Franklin resided in Voluntown, Windham, Connecticut, New England.
  • Uriah Franklin married Abigail Colvin, and had children including Abel Franklin, David Benjamin Franklin, Joshua Franklin, Reuben Franklin, Uriah Franklin.
  • Uriah Franklin passed away in 1791 in Sterling City, Windham, Connecticut, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Jr
1682–1756
Birth Location: Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
JJ
Martha Ormsby
1680–1756
Birth Location: Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, Colonies
MO

Spouses(s)

Abigail Colvin
1717–1791
Birth Location: Coventry, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
AC

Children(s)

David Franklin
1749–1829
Birth Location: Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
DF
Uriah Franklin
1751–1828
Birth Location: Scituate, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA
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Abel Franklin
1756–1826
Birth Location: Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
AF
Joshua Franklin
1759–1835
Birth Location: Coventry, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
JF
Reuben Franklin
1753–1835
Birth Location: Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
RF

Uriah Franklin's Ancestors

Self
Uriah Franklin
1720–1791
Birth Place: Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
James Franklin Jr
1682–1756
Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Martha Ormsby
1680–1756
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, Colonies
Grandparents
John Ormsby
1641–1718
Saco,maine,america
Grace Martin
1640–1710
Ottery,devonshire,england
Great-Grandparents
Richard MA)
1602–1664
Sarah Upham
1609–1665
Richard Martin
1609–1694
Elizabeth Martin
1610–1666
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Uriah Franklin's Descendants

1.
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Uriah Franklin (19 December 1720–17 September 1791) m. Abigail Colvin (1717–1791)
  1. 1. David (Benjamin) Franklin 1749–1829 m. Hannah Simons 1750–1828
    1. 1. Alexander Franklin 1822–
    2. 2. David (Benjamin) Franklin 1786–1860
    3. 3. Hannah Franklin 1774–1843
    4. 4. John Franklin 1782–1835
    5. 5. Mary Franklin 1773–1852
    6. 6. Riley Franklin 1821–1885
    7. 7. Thomas Franklin 1777–
    8. 8. Ruth Franklin 1790–1848 m. Enos Curtis 1783–1856
      1. 1. John (White) Curtis 1820–1902
      2. 2. Maria Curtis 1810–1841
      3. 3. Lydia Curtis 1808–1809
      4. 4. Edmond Curtis 1814–1815
      5. 5. Jeremiah Curtis 1815–1816
      6. 6. Seth Curtis 1817–1817
      7. 7. Ruth Curtis 1825–1825
      8. 8. Martha Curtis 1812–1834
      9. 9. Ezra (Houghton) Curtis 1823–1915
      10. 10. Simmons (Philander) Curtis 1818–1880
      11. 11. David (Avery) Curtis 1820–1885 m. Amanda (Ann) Star 1821–1853
        1. 1. Heber (Ezra) Curtis 1843–1904 m. Sarah (Ann) Partington 1857–1922
        2. 2. Amanda (Diantha) Curtis 1845–1845
        3. 3. Surilla (Jane) Curtis 1847–1872
        4. 4. Courtland (Adelbert) Curtis 1850–1854
        5. 5. Amanda (Diantha) Curtis 1845–1845
        6. 6. Elial (Strong) Curtis 1842–1925
      12. 12. Ursula Curtis 1826–1902
      13. 13. Celestia Curtis 1832–1891
      14. 14. Sabrina CURTIS 1829–1890 m. Thomas (Harward) * 1826–1901 m. George (Elisha) King 1828–1857
        1. 1. Ozias (Strong) Harward 1862–1917 m. Frances (Eva) Harward 1869–1951
        2. 2. Heber Harwood 1866–1925
        3. 3. Thomas (Franklin) Harward 1852–1854
        4. 4. William (Henry) Harward 1854–1936
        5. 5. Sarah (Ellen) Harward 1856–1933 m. Ambros (Everett) Draper 1850–1917
        6. 6. Celestia (Ann) Harward 1858–1911
        7. 7. Sabrine (Eliza) Harward 1860–1934
        8. 8. Sarilla Harward 1870–1898
        9. 9. David (Abraham) King 1847–1918
        10. 10. Angeline King 1849–1849
        11. 11. Lorraine King 1850–1850
        12. 12. Mary (Alfretta) Harward 1868–1934 m. Phillip (James) Mason 1862–1938
  2. 2. Uriah Franklin 1751–1828 m. Dorcas Franklin 1751–1793
    1. 1. Uriah Franklin 1772–1828 m. Rhoda Wilcox 1789–1862
      1. 1. Horace Franklin 1814–1865
      2. 2. Uriah Franklin 1828–1887
      3. 3. Alpheus (Burrill) Franklin 1826–1874
      4. 4. Queen (Ann "Ann") Franklin 1820–1903
      5. 5. Edey (Celia) FRANKLIN 1811–1817
      6. 6. Mahala Franklin 1816–1841
      7. 7. Dorcas Franklin 1812–
      8. 8. John (V) Franklin 1819–1890
    2. 2. Rhoda Franklin 1779–1830
    3. 3. Lydia Franklin 1783–1881
    4. 4. Lucinda Franklin 1790–
  3. 3. Abel Franklin 1756–1826
  4. 4. Joshua Franklin 1759–1835 m. Lorana Franklin 1764–1861
    1. 1. Joseph (P) Franklin 1804–1814
    2. 2. Sarah Franklin 1799–1891
  5. 5. Reuben Franklin 1753–1835

Uriah Franklin's Timeline

6 Records

1720
19 December 1720
Birth of Uriah Franklin in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1774
1774
Age 54
Uriah Franklin resided here in Scituate, Rhode Island, British America
Scituate, Rhode Island, British America
1788
Abt 1788
Age 68
Uriah Franklin resided here in Voluntown, Windham, Connecticut, New England
Voluntown, Windham, Connecticut, New England
1788
17 Jun 1788
Age 68
Uriah Franklin - Probate in Plainfield, Connecticut, USA
Plainfield, Connecticut, USA
1791
17 September 1791
Age 71
Death of Uriah Franklin in Sterling City, Windham, Connecticut, USA
Sterling City, Windham, Connecticut, USA
1800
1800
Age 80
Uriah Franklin resided here in Coventry, Kent, Rhode Island
Coventry, Kent, Rhode Island

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 December 1720
    Event Place: Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1774
    Event Place: Scituate, Rhode Island, British America
    Record Source: Rhode Island Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1788
    Event Place: Voluntown, Windham, Connecticut, New England
    Record Source: Connecticut, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1747-1918; Author: Connecticut. Probate Court (Plainfield District); Probate Place: Plainfield, Connecticut

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Coventry, Kent, Rhode Island
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Coventry, Kent, Rhode Island; Series: M32; Roll: 45; Page: 46; Image: 93; Family History Library Film: 218680

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 September 1791
    Event Place: Sterling City, Windham, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1747-1918; Author: Connecticut. Probate Court (Plainfield District); Probate Place: Plainfield, Connecticut
    [2] Rhode Island, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, West Greenwich (R.i.) Probate Records 1743-1915; Author: Rhode Island. Probate Court (Kent County); Probate Place: Kent, Rhode Island
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 17 Jun 1788
    Event Place: Plainfield, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: Connecticut, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1747-1918; Author: Connecticut. Probate Court (Plainfield District); Probate Place: Plainfield, Connecticut

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Kent, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: Rhode Island, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, West Greenwich (R.i.) Probate Records 1743-1915; Author: Rhode Island. Probate Court (Kent County); Probate Place: Kent, Rhode Island
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