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William Henry Franklin 1868–1945 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: July 1868

Birth Location: Aston, Warwickshire, United Kingdom

Death Date: 2 Jan 1945

Death Location: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England

Father: Lewis Franklin

Mother: Caroline Mander

Spouse(s): Ellen Crosbee

Children(s): Harold Franklin, Wilfred Franklin

In 1868, William Henry Franklin entered the world in Aston, Warwickshire, United Kingdom, born to Lewis Franklin And Caroline Amelia Mander. In 1871, William Henry Franklin resided in Aston, Warwickshire, England. In 1881, William Henry Franklin resided in Aston, Warwickshire, England. William Henry Franklin married Ellen Crosbee, and had children including Harold William Franklin, Wilfred Joseph Crosbee Franklin. William Henry Franklin passed away in 1945 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.

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Biography

  • In 1868, William Henry Franklin entered the world in Aston, Warwickshire, United Kingdom, born to Lewis Franklin And Caroline Amelia Mander.
  • In 1871, William Henry Franklin resided in Aston, Warwickshire, England.
  • In 1881, William Henry Franklin resided in Aston, Warwickshire, England.
  • William Henry Franklin married Ellen Crosbee, and had children including Harold William Franklin, Wilfred Joseph Crosbee Franklin.
  • William Henry Franklin passed away in 1945 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Lewis Franklin
1836–1910
Birth Location: Long Compton, Warwickshire, England
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Caroline Mander
1838–1903
Birth Location: Haselor, Warwickshire, England
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Spouses(s)

Ellen Crosbee
1866–1942
Birth Location: Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
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Children(s)

Harold Franklin
1900–
Birth Location: Birmingham, Warwickshire
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Wilfred Franklin
1902–1974
Birth Location: Birmingham, Warwickshire
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William Franklin's Ancestors

Self
William Franklin
1868–1945
Birth Place: Aston, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Parents
Lewis Franklin
1836–1910
Long Compton, Warwickshire, England
Caroline (Amelia) Mander
1838–1903
Haselor, Warwickshire, England
Grandparents
William Franklin
1798–1864
Long Compton, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom
Sarah Ankhon
1801–1882
Long Compton, Warwickshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Steven Franklin
1764–1838
Mary Sharp
1774–1860
Samuel Anchor
1771–1847
Ann Tappan
1780–1807
2nd-Great-Grandparents
WILLIAM? Franklin
1730–1780
Mary Esterbrook
1728–1802
Thomas Ankhon
1736–
Mary Endall
–1777

William Franklin's Descendants

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William (Henry) Franklin (July 1868–2 Jan 1945) m. Ellen Crosbee (July 1866–Mar 1942)
  1. 1. Harold (William) Franklin 1900–
  2. 2. Wilfred (Joseph Crosbee) Franklin 1902–1974

William Franklin's Timeline

8 Records

1868
July 1868
Birth of William Henry Franklin in Aston, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Aston, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
1871
1871
Age 3
William Henry Franklin resided here in Aston, Warwickshire, England
Aston, Warwickshire, England
1881
1881
Age 13
William Henry Franklin resided here in Aston, Warwickshire, England
Aston, Warwickshire, England
1891
1891
Age 23
William Henry Franklin resided here in Aston, Warwickshire, England
Aston, Warwickshire, England
1901
1901
Age 33
William Henry Franklin resided here in Aston Manor, Warwickshire, England
Aston Manor, Warwickshire, England
1911
02 Apr 1911
Age 43
William Henry Franklin resided here in Aston Manor, Warwickshire, England
Aston Manor, Warwickshire, England
1912
1912
Age 44
William Henry Franklin resided here in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
1945
2 Jan 1945
Age 77
Death of William Henry Franklin in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Birmingham, Warwickshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: July 1868
    Event Place: Aston, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 18273
    [2] 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 2427; Folio: 55; Page: 26; GSU Roll: 6097537
    [3] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 3048; Folio: 109; Page: 1; GSU roll: 1341728
    [4] England & Wales, Death Index: 1916-2005
    [5] 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 3141; Folio: 27; Page: 3; GSU roll: 839230
    [6] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 2881; Folio: 128; Page: 13
    [7] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Aston, Warwickshire, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 3141; Folio: 27; Page: 3; GSU roll: 839230

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Aston, Warwickshire, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 3048; Folio: 109; Page: 1; GSU roll: 1341728

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Aston, Warwickshire, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 2427; Folio: 55; Page: 26; GSU Roll: 6097537

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Aston Manor, Warwickshire, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 2881; Folio: 128; Page: 13

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 02 Apr 1911
    Event Place: Aston Manor, Warwickshire, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 18273

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1912
    Event Place: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
    Record Source: Midlands, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1955

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Jan 1945
    Event Place: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1861-1941
    [2] England & Wales, Death Index: 1916-2005
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