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Wendell Eugene Franklin 1921–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 06/06/1921

Birth Location: Indiana

Death Date: 06/17/1960

Death Location: Los Angeles, California, United States

Father: Henry Franklin

Mother: Flossie Orem

Spouse(s):

Children(s): George Franklin

The story of Wendell Eugene Franklin began in 1921 in Indiana. In 1930, Wendell Eugene Franklin resided in Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana. In 1935, Wendell Eugene Franklin resided in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California. Wendell Eugene Franklin married Margaret Bagdasarian, and had children including Charles Henry Franklin, George A Franklin, Ricci Franklin, Wendell Eugene Jr Franklin. Wendell Eugene Franklin passed away in 1960 in Los Angeles, California, United States.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • The story of Wendell Eugene Franklin began in 1921 in Indiana.
  • In 1930, Wendell Eugene Franklin resided in Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana.
  • In 1935, Wendell Eugene Franklin resided in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California.
  • Wendell Eugene Franklin married Margaret Bagdasarian, and had children including Charles Henry Franklin, George A Franklin, Ricci Franklin, Wendell Eugene Jr Franklin.
  • Wendell Eugene Franklin passed away in 1960 in Los Angeles, California, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Franklin
1898–1951
Birth Location: Taylor, Kentucky
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Flossie Orem
1902–1940
Birth Location: Ripley, Indiana
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

George Franklin
1949–1994
Birth Location: Los Angeles, California
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Wendell Franklin's Ancestors

Self
Wendell Franklin
1921–1960
Birth Place: Indiana
Parents
Henry Green Franklin
1898–1951
Taylor, Kentucky
Flossie (Mae) Orem
1902–1940
Ripley, Indiana
Grandparents
Henry Franklin
1861–1942
Adair, Kentucky, USA
Bettie (Green) Oaks
1874–1962
Taylor, Kentucky, USA
Harvey (L.) Orem
1873–1934
Indiana
Minerva (V) Brown
1873–
Indiana
Great-Grandparents
Uriah Franklin
1807–1872
Eliza Antle
1828–1912
Dan Oaks
1824–1916
Elizabeth Wright
1826–1915
John Orem
1849–1914
Clarissa CHITTENDEN
1854–1921
Francis Brown
1844–
Sarah C
1851–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Clark Franklin
1784–1828
Mary Underwood
1788–1819
Henry Antle
1779–1859
Lititia 5
1795–1846
John Oakes
1785–1855
Mary Romans
1789–1880
William Wright
1793–1856
Mary Wright
1795–1860
Simeon Orem
1827–1891
Elizabeth Lowe
1830–
Arthur Chittenden
1829–1880
Martha Rutherford
1830–1880

Wendell Franklin's Descendants

1.
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Wendell (Eugene) Franklin (06/06/1921–06/17/1960)
  1. 1. George (A) Franklin 1949–1994

Wendell Franklin's Timeline

6 Records

1921
06/06/1921
Birth of Wendell Eugene Franklin in Indiana
Indiana
1930
1930
Age 9
Wendell Eugene Franklin resided here in Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana
Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana
1935
1935
Age 14
Wendell Eugene Franklin resided here in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 19
Wendell Eugene Franklin resided here in Fort Stevens Military Reservation, Clatsop, Oregon, United States
Fort Stevens Military Reservation, Clatsop, Oregon, United States
1960
1960
Age 39
Wendell Eugene Franklin resided here in Paterson, New Jersey, USA
Paterson, New Jersey, USA
1960
06/17/1960
Age 39
Death of Wendell Eugene Franklin in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 06061921
    Event Place: Indiana
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fort Stevens Military Reservation, Clatsop, Oregon; Roll: T627_3356; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 4-51
    [3] California Death Index
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana; Roll: 628; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 591.0.
    [5] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Web: California, Find A Grave Index, 1775-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana; Roll: 628; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 591.0.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fort Stevens Military Reservation, Clatsop, Oregon; Roll: T627_3356; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 4-51

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Fort Stevens Military Reservation, Clatsop, Oregon, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fort Stevens Military Reservation, Clatsop, Oregon; Roll: T627_3356; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 4-51

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: Paterson, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 06171960
    Event Place: Los Angeles, California
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] California Death Index
    [3] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Web: California, Find A Grave Index, 1775-2012

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: California, Find A Grave Index, 1775-2012
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