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William Henry Buck Franklin 1839–1926 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Mar 1839

Birth Location: Henry Co., Virginia

Death Date: 20 Aug 1926

Death Location: Roanoke, Virginia

Father: William Franklin

Mother: Martha Franklin

Spouse(s): Lucinda Deshazo

Children(s): Lucy Franklin, Martha Franklin, Sally Franklin, John Franklin, Anna Franklin, Nannie Franklin, W. Franklin, James Franklin, Mattie Franklin, Mollie Franklin, Nancy Franklin

The story of William Henry Buck Franklin began in 1839 in Henry Co., Virginia. In 1880, William Henry Buck Franklin resided in Horse Pasture, Henry, Virginia, USA. In 1902, William Henry Buck Franklin resided in Henry, Virginia. William Henry Buck Franklin married Lucinda Deshazo, and had children including Anna Franklin, James Edward Franklin, John W Franklin, Lucy M Franklin, Martha Franklin, Mattie E Franklin, Mollie E Franklin, Nancy G Franklin, Nannie Franklin, Sally L Franklin, W Henry Lee Kit Franklin. William Henry Buck Franklin passed away in 1926 in Roanoke, Virginia.

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Biography

  • The story of William Henry Buck Franklin began in 1839 in Henry Co., Virginia.
  • In 1880, William Henry Buck Franklin resided in Horse Pasture, Henry, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1902, William Henry Buck Franklin resided in Henry, Virginia.
  • William Henry Buck Franklin married Lucinda Deshazo, and had children including Anna Franklin, James Edward Franklin, John W Franklin, Lucy M Franklin, Martha Franklin, Mattie E Franklin, Mollie E Franklin, Nancy G Franklin, Nannie Franklin, Sally L Franklin, W Henry Lee Kit Franklin.
  • William Henry Buck Franklin passed away in 1926 in Roanoke, Virginia.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Franklin
1811–1901
Birth Location: Henry, Virginia, USA
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Martha Franklin
1804–1893
Birth Location: Henry County, Virginia, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Lucinda Deshazo
1843–1919
Birth Location: Henry Co., Virginia
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Children(s)

Lucy Franklin
1879–1971
Birth Location: Henry County, Virginia
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Martha Franklin
1868–
Birth Location: Virginia
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Sally Franklin
1873–
Birth Location: Henry County, Virginia
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John Franklin
1874–1963
Birth Location: Henry Co., Virginia
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Anna Franklin
1881–1973
Birth Location: Henry County, Virginia
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Nannie Franklin
1877–
Birth Location: Henry County, Virginia
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W. Franklin
1887–1973
Birth Location: Henry County, Virginia
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James Franklin
1870–1953
Birth Location: Martinsville, Henry, Virginia, USA
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Mattie Franklin
1868–
Birth Location: –
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Mollie Franklin
1877–
Birth Location: –
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Nancy Franklin
1884–1974
Birth Location: –
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William Franklin's Ancestors

Self
William Franklin
1839–1926
Birth Place: Henry Co., Virginia
Parents
William Henry Franklin
1811–1901
Henry, Virginia, USA
Martha (E) Franklin
1804–1893
Henry County, Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
Lewis Franklin
1758–1842
Orange County, Virginia, United States of America
Millicent Franklin
1764–1841
Virginia, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
William Pearson
1720–1762
Priscilla Franklin
1721–1774
Eusebious Sr
1732–1798
SUSANNAH BALLARD
1735–1825
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Lawrence Sr
1680–1764
Mary Payne
1710–1790
Richard Jr
1702–1776
Mary Ballard
1716–1724

William Franklin's Descendants

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William (Henry Buck) Franklin (17 Mar 1839–20 Aug 1926) m. Lucinda Deshazo (7 Feb 1843–29 Jul 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

1839
17 Mar 1839
Birth of William Henry Buck Franklin in Henry Co., Virginia
Henry Co., Virginia
1880
1880
Age 41
William Henry Buck Franklin resided here in Horse Pasture, Henry, Virginia, USA
Horse Pasture, Henry, Virginia, USA
1902
11 Aug 1902
Age 63
William Henry Buck Franklin resided here in Henry, Virginia
Henry, Virginia
1926
20 Aug 1926
Age 87
Death of William Henry Buck Franklin in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Mar 1839
    Event Place: Henry Co., Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Texas and Virginia, Confederate Pensions, Library of Virginia; Richmond, Virginia; Confederate Pension Rolls, Veterans and Widows; Collection #: CP-2_111; Roll #: 111; Roll Description: Henry County (surnames Br - Re)
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Horse Pasture, Henry, Virginia; Roll: 1373; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 127

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Horse Pasture, Henry, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Horse Pasture, Henry, Virginia; Roll: 1373; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 127

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 11 Aug 1902
    Event Place: Henry, Virginia
    Record Source: Alabama, Texas and Virginia, Confederate Pensions, Library of Virginia; Richmond, Virginia; Confederate Pension Rolls, Veterans and Widows; Collection #: CP-2_111; Roll #: 111; Roll Description: Henry County (surnames Br - Re)

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Aug 1926
    Event Place: Roanoke, Virginia
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