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William Franklin 1798–1864 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 May 1798

Birth Location: Long Compton, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom

Death Date: 27 Oct 1864

Death Location: Long Compton, Warwickshire, England

Father: Steven Franklin

Mother: Mary Sharp

Spouse(s): Sarah Ankhon

Children(s): Manuel Franklin, Joshua Franklin, Lewis Franklin, Thomas Franklin, Mary Franklin, Solomon Franklin, George Franklin, Jane Franklin, Samuel Franklin, William Franklin, Sarah Franklin

The story of William Franklin began in 1798 in Long Compton, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom. William Franklin married Sarah Ankhon, and had children including George Franklin, Jane Franklin, Joshua Franklin, Lewis Franklin, Manuel John Franklin, Mary Anne Franklin, Samuel Franklin, Sarah Caroline Franklin, Solomon Franklin, Thomas Taplin Franklin, William Franklin. William Franklin passed away in 1864 in Long Compton, Warwickshire, England.

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Biography

  • The story of William Franklin began in 1798 in Long Compton, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom.
  • William Franklin married Sarah Ankhon, and had children including George Franklin, Jane Franklin, Joshua Franklin, Lewis Franklin, Manuel John Franklin, Mary Anne Franklin, Samuel Franklin, Sarah Caroline Franklin, Solomon Franklin, Thomas Taplin Franklin, William Franklin.
  • William Franklin passed away in 1864 in Long Compton, Warwickshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Steven Franklin
1764–1838
Birth Location: Warwickshire, England
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Mary Sharp
1774–1860
Birth Location: Little Rissington, Gloucestershire, England
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Ankhon
1801–1882
Birth Location: Long Compton, Warwickshire, England
SA

Children(s)

Manuel Franklin
1841–1907
Birth Location: Long Compton, Warwickshire, England
MF
Joshua Franklin
1841–
Birth Location: Long Compton Warwickshire Co, England
JF
Lewis Franklin
1836–1910
Birth Location: Long Compton, Warwickshire, England
LF
Thomas Franklin
1844–1846
Birth Location: Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
TF
Mary Franklin
1833–1936
Birth Location: Long Compton, Warwickshire, England
MF
Solomon Franklin
1837–1909
Birth Location: Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
SF
George Franklin
1831–1909
Birth Location: Long Compton, Warwickshire, England
GF
Jane Franklin
1833–1889
Birth Location: Long Compton, Warwickshire, England
JF
Samuel Franklin
1837–1922
Birth Location: Long Compton, Warwickshire, England
SF
William Franklin
1835–1856
Birth Location: Long Compton, Warwickshire, England
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Sarah Franklin
1845–1890
Birth Location: Long Compton, Warwickshire, England
SF

William Franklin's Ancestors

Self
William Franklin
1798–1864
Birth Place: Long Compton, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom
Parents
Steven Franklin
1764–1838
Warwickshire, England
Mary Sharp
1774–1860
Little Rissington, Gloucestershire, England
Grandparents
WILLIAM? Franklin
1730–1780
Warwickshire, England
Mary Esterbrook
1728–1802
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Franklin's Descendants

1.
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William Franklin (6 May 1798–27 Oct 1864) m. Sarah Ankhon (1801–7 DEC 1882 Long Compton, Warwickshire)
  1. 1. Manuel (John) Franklin 1841–1907 m. Louisa (Ann) Robinson 1871–1931
    1. 1. Lillian (Catherine) Franklin 1903–1991 m. Robert (Melvin) Knott 1902–1989
      1. 1. Robert (Franklin Knott) Dr. 1923–2010 m. Charlotte (Mary) Watkinson 1924–1990
      2. 2. Dorothy (May) Knott 1927–2001 m. Norman (Howard) Wardle 1925–2009
    2. 2. Emmanuel (Frederick) Franklin 1895– m. Agnes Betts 1897–1969
    3. 3. Olive (Sarah (Doll)) Franklin 1898–1985 m. Francis (Alfred Edward) Cooke 1898–
      1. 1. Eric (Melvin) Cooke 1923–1972
      2. 2. Clarence (Frank) Cooke 1921–
    4. 4. Ivy (Edith) Franklin 1904–1977 m. Leonard (Henry) Butler 1901–1938
      1. 1. Daphne (Jean) Butler 1932–2013 m. Ronald (William Ben) Newall 1930–2011
    5. 5. Myrtle (Elaine) Franklin 1893–1953 m. John (Smith) Wyatt 1888–1975
      1. 1. Lillian (May) Wyatt 1913–2008 m. David (Francis) Lorton 1913–1985
      2. 2. John (Smith) Wyatt 1915–1985
  2. 2. Joshua Franklin 1841–
  3. 3. Lewis Franklin 1836–1910 m. Caroline (Amelia) Mander 1838–1903
    1. 1. Soloman Franklin 1874–
    2. 2. Sam Franklin 1880–1936
    3. 3. Lewis Franklin 1870–1944 m. Alice (Somers or) Holmes 1874–
      1. 1. Edward (Lewis) Franklin 1895–1931
      2. 2. Caroline (Amelia) Franklin 1899–
    4. 4. Anne Franklin 1868–
    5. 5. William (Henry) Franklin 1868–1945 m. Ellen Crosbee 1866–1942
      1. 1. Harold (William) Franklin 1900–
      2. 2. Wilfred (Joseph Crosbee) Franklin 1902–1974
  4. 4. Thomas (Taplin) Franklin 1844–1846
  5. 5. Mary (Anne) Franklin 1833–1936 m. John Fessey 1832–1913
    1. 1. Thomas Fessey 1869–
    2. 2. Solomon Fessey 1866–1894
    3. 3. Elizabeth Fessey 1860–1864
    4. 4. William Fessey 1858–1897
    5. 5. Lewis Fessey 1874–1893
    6. 6. John Fessey –1864
    7. 7. John Fessey 1855–1864
    8. 8. Gerge (Lewis) Fessey 1861–1861
    9. 9. Thomas Fessey 1863–1863
    10. 10. Sarah (Ann) Fessey 1856–1857
  6. 6. Solomon Franklin 1837–1909 m. Susanna Parsons 1846–1923
    1. 1. Alfred Franklin 1873–
    2. 2. Matilda (Maria) Franklin 1878– m. Robert (Henry) Young 1878–
      1. 1. Gladys Young 1904–
    3. 3. Tom Franklin 1882–
    4. 4. Emanuel Franklin 1875– m. Mabel (Alice Jane) Franklin 1884–
      1. 1. Vera (Grace) Franklin 1907–
    5. 5. John Franklin 1871–
    6. 6. Edwin FRANKLIN 1869– m. Margaret Davitt 1864–
    7. 7. Sarah (Jane) Franklin 1866–1923
  7. 7. George Franklin 1831–1909 m. Mary (Ann) Brown 1840–1916
    1. 1. William (John) Franklin 1864–
    2. 2. George (John) Franklin 1866– m. Harrette (Helen) Sharp 1869–
    3. 3. Solomon (Lewis) Franklin 1861–1930 m. Annie (Franklin (maiden name) Franklin?) 1867–
      1. 1. Ethel Franklin 1888–
      2. 2. George (Lewis) Franklin 1888–
      3. 3. Ada (Annie) Franklin 1890– m. Samuel Riley 1881–
        1. 1. John (F) Riley 1914–
        2. 2. Kathleen Riley 1916–
  8. 8. Jane Franklin 1833–1889 m. Charles Taylor 1826–1894
    1. 1. Lydia Taylor 1865–
    2. 2. Thomas Taylor 1867–
    3. 3. Richard Taylor 1869–
    4. 4. Sarah (Elizabeth) Taylor 1853–1933
    5. 5. William (Charles) Taylor 1861–
    6. 6. Sam Taylor 1869–
    7. 7. Robert Taylor 1875–
    8. 8. Sarah (Ann) Taylor 1859–
    9. 9. Charles Taylor 1863–
  9. 9. Samuel Franklin 1837–1922 m. Hannah Hitchman 1835–1910
    1. 1. Mary (Ann) Franklin 1860–1936 m. William (Joseph) Fessey 1858–1897
      1. 1. Alan (Vincent) Franklin 1884–1912 m. Ada (Blanche) Couzens 1886–
        1. 1. Alan (Vincent Franklin) Jr. 1911–1991
      2. 2. Rupert Franklin 1881–1963 m. Laura (Helen) Geisler 1887–1956 m. Maud (Taylor) Margetts 1880–1911
        1. 1. Harold (James "Brud") Franklin 1922–2000 m. Phyllis Zawacki 1922–1976
        2. 2. Raymond (Alan) Franklin 1920–1996
        3. 3. Rupert (Henry) Franklin 1911–1961
      3. 3. Elizabeth Fessey 1894–
      4. 4. Elsie (Lorrain) Fessey 1896–1972 m. Bernard (Richard Nelson) Francis 1904–1974
        1. 1. Bernard (William J) Francis 1931–1985
        2. 2. Frederick (A) Francis 1934–2011
    2. 2. Emily Franklin 1862–
    3. 3. William Franklin 1867– m. Mary (Hannah) Franklin 1873–
      1. 1. Mary (Lilian) Franklin 1895–
    4. 4. Jane Franklin 1869–
    5. 5. Solomon Franklin 1872– m. Ruth Franklin 1874– m. Elizabeth Franklin 1864–1936
      1. 1. Arthur (Reginald) Franklin 1907–1981
      2. 2. Lizzie Franklin 1901–
      3. 3. Edith (Emily) Franklin 1899–
      4. 4. William Franklin 1909–
      5. 5. Hannah (Elizabeth) Franklin 1900–
    6. 6. Sam Franklin 1874–1962 m. Annie Bookes 1883–1974
      1. 1. Stanley Franklin 1908–1994 m. Margaret Tustain 1904–1986
    7. 7. George Franklin 1876–
    8. 8. Elizabeth Franklin 1864– m. Thomas (Harvey) Harris 1864–1904
      1. 1. Lillian (Phoebe) Harris 1884–1888
      2. 2. Florence (Mary) Harris 1885–1955
      3. 3. William Harris 1887–1959
      4. 4. thomas harris 1889–1916
      5. 5. thomas (harvey) harris 1891–1892
      6. 6. percy harris 1897–1897
      7. 7. percy (leslie) harris 1899–
      8. 8. Percy Harris 1900–
      9. 9. William (A) Harris 1894–
      10. 10. Victor (George) Harris 1896–
      11. 11. Charles (F) Harris 1900–
    9. 9. Lucy Franklin 1870–
  10. 10. William Franklin 1835–1856 m. Ruth Nash 1831–1914
    1. 1. Edmund Franklin 1858–1936 m. Diana (Mercy) Hellis 1853–1930
      1. 1. Louisa (Mercy) Franklin 1883–1959
      2. 2. William (E) Franklin 1886–
      3. 3. Lilian (Hannah) Franklin 1887–1975
      4. 4. Ruth Franklin 1891–1977 m. Albert (George) Caves 1892–1942
    2. 2. Mary (Ann) Franklin 1863–1941 m. William Penney 1862–1938
      1. 1. Louisa (Ruth) Penney 1900–
      2. 2. Arthur (William) Penney 1892–1976
      3. 3. Florence (Nellie) Penney 1894–1903
    3. 3. Arthur Franklin 1870– m. Amy (Elizabeth) Benham 1868–1900
      1. 1. Elizabeth (Ruth) Franklin 1896–1975 m. Wilfred (Thomas Temple) Starnes 1897–1960
        1. 1. Iris (R. I.) Starnes 1920–1933
    4. 4. William Franklin 1874–1956 m. Lilla (Jane) Bradbeer 1874–1966
      1. 1. Lilian (Maude) Franklin 1900–
  11. 11. Sarah (Caroline) Franklin 1845–1890 m. James Hornsby 1841–
    1. 1. John (Arthur) Hornsby 1866–1940 m. Ada (Rose) Southwick 1870–1949
      1. 1. Annie (Elsie) Hornsby 1894–
      2. 2. Auther Hornsby 1896–
      3. 3. Albert (Harold) Hornsby 1900–
      4. 4. Ernest (Walter) Hornsby 1907–
      5. 5. Annie (Elsia) Hornsby 1894–
      6. 6. John (Arthur) Hornsby 1896–
      7. 7. Albert (Harold) Hornsby 1900–

William Franklin's Timeline

8 Records

1797
6 May 1797
William Franklin was baptized in Long Compton, Warwickshire, England
Long Compton, Warwickshire, England
1798
6 May 1798
Birth of William Franklin in Long Compton, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom
Long Compton, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom
1798
6 May 1798
William Franklin was baptized in Long Compton, Warwickshire, England
Long Compton, Warwickshire, England
1841
1841
Age 43
William Franklin resided here in Long Compton, Warwickshire, England
Long Compton, Warwickshire, England
1851
1851
Age 53
William Franklin resided here in Long Compton, Warwickshire, England
Long Compton, Warwickshire, England
1861
1861
Age 63
William Franklin resided here in Long Compton, Warwickshire, England
Long Compton, Warwickshire, England
1864
April 1864
Age 66
Death of William Franklin in Long Compton, Warwickshire, England
Long Compton, Warwickshire, England
1864
27 Oct 1864
Age 66
Burial of William Franklin in Long Compton, Warwickshire, England
Long Compton, Warwickshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 May 1798
    Event Place: Long Compton, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] Warwickshire, England, Burials, 1813-1910, Warwickshire County Record Office; Warwick, England; Warwickshire Anglican Registers
    [2] 1861 England Census
    [3] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1732; Folio: 357; Page: 5; GSU roll: 193643
    [4] 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1131; Book: 9; Civil Parish: Long Compton; County: Warwickshire; Enumeration District: 6; Folio: 12; Page: 18; Line: 11; GSU roll: 464172
    [5] England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
    [6] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current
    [7] Worcestershire, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, 1813-1997, Worcestershire Archive & Archaeology Service; Worcester, England, UK; The Diocese of Worcester Bishop's Transcripts; Reference: B736Ba224530
    [8] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 6 May 1797
    Event Place: Long Compton, Warwickshire, England
    Record Source: Worcestershire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812, Worcestershire Archive & Archaeology Service; Worcester, England, UK; The Diocese of Worcester Bishop's Transcripts; Reference: B736Ba2015350b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 6 May 1798
    Event Place: Long Compton, Warwickshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Warwickshire, England, Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, Warwickshire County Record Office; Warwick, England; Warwickshire Anglican Registers
    [2] England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Long Compton, Warwickshire, England
    Record Source: 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1131; Book: 9; Civil Parish: Long Compton; County: Warwickshire; Enumeration District: 6; Folio: 12; Page: 18; Line: 11; GSU roll: 464172

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Long Compton, Warwickshire, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1732; Folio: 357; Page: 5; GSU roll: 193643

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Long Compton, Warwickshire, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: April 1864
    Event Place: Long Compton, Warwickshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Warwickshire, England, Burials, 1813-1910, Warwickshire County Record Office; Warwick, England; Warwickshire Anglican Registers
    [2] England & Wales, FreeBMD Death Index:
    [3] England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
    [4] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current
    [5] Worcestershire, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, 1813-1997, Worcestershire Archive & Archaeology Service; Worcester, England, UK; The Diocese of Worcester Bishop's Transcripts; Reference: B736Ba224530
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 27 Oct 1864
    Event Place: Long Compton, Warwickshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Warwickshire, England, Burials, 1813-1910, Warwickshire County Record Office; Warwick, England; Warwickshire Anglican Registers
    [2] England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
    [3] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current
    [4] Worcestershire, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, 1813-1997, Worcestershire Archive & Archaeology Service; Worcester, England, UK; The Diocese of Worcester Bishop's Transcripts; Reference: B736Ba224530
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