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William Henry Franklin 1811–1901 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1811

Birth Location: Henry, Virginia, USA

Death Date: Jun 1901

Death Location: Fieldale, Henry, Virginia, USA

Father: Lewis Franklin

Mother: Millicent Franklin

Spouse(s): Martha Franklin

Children(s): George Franklin, William Franklin

The story of William Henry Franklin began in 1811 in Henry, Virginia, USA. In 1860, William Henry Franklin resided in Loudoun, Virginia, USA. In 1870, William Henry Franklin resided in Horse Pasture, Henry, Virginia, USA. William Henry Franklin married Martha E Franklin, and had children including George Tyler Franklin, William Henry Buck Franklin. William Henry Franklin passed away in 1901 in Fieldale, Henry, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William Henry Franklin began in 1811 in Henry, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1860, William Henry Franklin resided in Loudoun, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1870, William Henry Franklin resided in Horse Pasture, Henry, Virginia, USA.
  • William Henry Franklin married Martha E Franklin, and had children including George Tyler Franklin, William Henry Buck Franklin.
  • William Henry Franklin passed away in 1901 in Fieldale, Henry, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Franklin's Ancestors

Self
William Franklin
1811–1901
Birth Place: Henry, Virginia, USA
Parents
Lewis Franklin
1758–1842
Orange County, Virginia, United States of America
Millicent Franklin
1764–1841
Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
William Pearson
1720–1762
Bedford County, Virginia, United States of America
Priscilla Franklin
1721–1774
Bedford County, Virginia, United States of America
Eusebious (Stone) Sr
1732–1798
Lunenburg, Lunenburg, Virginia, United States
SUSANNAH BALLARD
1735–1825
Caroline, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Lawrence Sr
1680–1764
Mary Payne
1710–1790
Richard Jr
1702–1776
Mary Ballard
1716–1724
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Capt. Ballard
1684–1754
Hannah Lea
1682–1754

William Franklin's Descendants

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William (Henry) Franklin (1811–Jun 1901) m. Martha (E) Franklin (1804–January 1893)
  1. 1. George (Tyler) Franklin 1842–1917
  2. 2. William (Henry Buck) Franklin 1839–1926 m. Lucinda Deshazo 1843–1919
    1. 1. Lucy (M.) Franklin 1879–1971 m. Wilbert (Spencer) Joyce 1871–1931
      1. 1. William (Alfonso) Joyce 1902–1966 m. Verlie (T) Hall 1907–2006
        1. 1. William (Clarence) Joyce 1927–2007 m. Sylvia (Barnes) Joyce 1927–2014
      2. 2. Mamie (E) Joyce 1899–
      3. 3. Blanch (L) Joyce 1900–
      4. 4. Gladys Joyce 1910–
      5. 5. Russell (Peter) Joyce 1912–
      6. 6. Christine Joyce 1915–
    2. 2. Martha Franklin 1868–
    3. 3. Sally (L.) Franklin 1873–
    4. 4. John (W.) Franklin 1874–1963
    5. 5. Anna Franklin 1881–1973
    6. 6. Nannie Franklin 1877–
    7. 7. W. (Henry Lee "Kit") Franklin 1887–1973
    8. 8. James (Edward) Franklin 1870–1953
    9. 9. Mattie (E.) Franklin 1868–
    10. 10. Mollie (E.) Franklin 1877–
    11. 11. Nancy (G.) Franklin 1884–1974

William Franklin's Timeline

4 Records

1811
1811
Birth of William Henry Franklin in Henry, Virginia, USA
Henry, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 49
William Henry Franklin resided here in Loudoun, Virginia, USA
Loudoun, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 59
William Henry Franklin resided here in Horse Pasture, Henry, Virginia, USA
Horse Pasture, Henry, Virginia, USA
1901
Jun 1901
Age 90
Death of William Henry Franklin in Henry, Virginia, USA
Henry, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1811
    Event Place: Henry, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Horse Pasture, Henry, Virginia; Roll: M593_1656; Page: 22B; Family History Library Film: 553155
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Loudoun, Virginia; Roll: M653_1359; Page: 422; Family History Library Film: 805359
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Loudoun, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Loudoun, Virginia; Roll: M653_1359; Page: 422; Family History Library Film: 805359

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Horse Pasture, Henry, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Horse Pasture, Henry, Virginia; Roll: M593_1656; Page: 22B; Family History Library Film: 553155

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jun 1901
    Event Place: Henry, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fieldale, Henry, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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