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William Henry Jacob "Jake" Franks 1842 – 1921 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 November 1842

Birth Location: Alabama

Death Date: 5 October 1921

Death Location: Atlanta Georgia

Father: Isaac Franks

Mother: Sarah White

Spouse(s): Sara Owens, Sarah Gwine

Children(s): James Harris, James Harris, James Franks, Mary Franks, Mary Franks, Harriet Franks, Robert Franks, William Franks, Minerva Franks, Minerva Franks, Eliza Franks, Eliza Franks, Eliza Franks, Pernelia Franks, Pernelia Franks, Janie Franks, Minnie hawkins, Henry Duncan, Henry Franks, James Harris, Mary Franks, Robert Franks, William Franks, Eliza Franks, Pernelia Franks, Minnie hawkins, Henry Duncan, James Harris, Mary Franks, MARY FRANKS, Mary Franks, Minerva Franks, Eliza Franks, Pernelia Franks

In 1842, William Henry Jacob "Jake" Franks entered the world in Alabama, born to Isaac Jacob Franks and Sarah "Sallie" Minervia Camps White. William Henry Jacob "Jake" Franks married Sara C Owens, Sarah C Gwine, and had children including James P. Harris, James P. Harris, James P Franks, Mary F. Franks, Mary F. Franks, Harriet Franks, Robert Kelcy Franks, William C. Franks, Minerva G. Franks, Minerva G. Franks, Eliza E. Franks, Eliza E. Franks, Eliza E. Franks, Pernelia J. Franks, Pernelia J. Franks, Janie Franks, Minnie pearl hawkins, Henry Roselette Duncan, Henry Roselet Franks, James P. Harris, Mary F. Franks, Robert Kelcy Franks, William C. Franks, Eliza E. Franks, Pernelia J. Franks, Minnie pearl hawkins, Henry Roselette Duncan, James P. Harris, Mary F. Franks, MARY FRANCES FRANKS, Mary F. Franks, Minerva G. Franks, Eliza E. Franks, Pernelia J. Franks. William Henry Jacob "Jake" Franks passed away in 1921 in Atlanta Georgia.

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Biography

  • In 1842, William Henry Jacob "Jake" Franks entered the world in Alabama, born to Isaac Jacob Franks and Sarah "Sallie" Minervia Camps White.
  • William Henry Jacob "Jake" Franks married Sara C Owens, Sarah C Gwine, and had children including James P. Harris, James P. Harris, James P Franks, Mary F. Franks, Mary F. Franks, Harriet Franks, Robert Kelcy Franks, William C. Franks, Minerva G. Franks, Minerva G. Franks, Eliza E. Franks, Eliza E. Franks, Eliza E. Franks, Pernelia J. Franks, Pernelia J. Franks, Janie Franks, Minnie pearl hawkins, Henry Roselette Duncan, Henry Roselet Franks, James P. Harris, Mary F. Franks, Robert Kelcy Franks, William C. Franks, Eliza E. Franks, Pernelia J. Franks, Minnie pearl hawkins, Henry Roselette Duncan, James P. Harris, Mary F. Franks, MARY FRANCES FRANKS, Mary F. Franks, Minerva G. Franks, Eliza E. Franks, Pernelia J. Franks.
  • William Henry Jacob "Jake" Franks passed away in 1921 in Atlanta Georgia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Isaac Franks
1780 – 1860
Birth Location: Hyde Co, NC
IF
Sarah White
1802 – 1870
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
SW

Spouses(s)

Sara Owens
1845 – 1915
Birth Location: Georgia
SO
Sarah Gwine
1845 – 1915
Birth Location: Georgia
SG

Children(s)

James Harris
1864 –
Birth Location: Georgia
JH
James Harris
1864 –
Birth Location: Georgia
JH
James Franks
1864 – 1969
Birth Location: Georgia
JF
Mary Franks
1868 – 1919
Birth Location: Georgia
MF
Mary Franks
1868 – 1919
Birth Location: Georgia
MF
Harriet Franks
1869 –
Birth Location: Alabama
HF
Robert Franks
1869 – 1945
Birth Location: Lamar, Randolph County, Alabama, United States of America
RF
William Franks
1870 – 1928
Birth Location: Alabama
WF
Minerva Franks
1873 –
Birth Location: Alabama
MF
Minerva Franks
1873 –
Birth Location: Alabama
MF
Eliza Franks
1875 –
Birth Location: Alabama
EF
Eliza Franks
1875 –
Birth Location: Alabama
EF
Eliza Franks
1875 –
Birth Location: Alabama
EF
Pernelia Franks
1878 –
Birth Location: Alabama
PF
Pernelia Franks
1878 – 1969
Birth Location: Alabama
PF
Janie Franks
1879 – 1969
Birth Location: Lamar CO, AL
JF
Minnie hawkins
1882 – 1917
Birth Location: Alabama
Mh
Henry Duncan
1883 – 1973
Birth Location: Alabama
HD
Henry Franks
Birth Location: –
HF
James Harris
1864 –
Birth Location: Georgia
JH
Mary Franks
1866 – 1919
Birth Location: Georgia
MF
Robert Franks
1869 – 1945
Birth Location: Lamar, Randolph County, Alabama, United States of America
RF
William Franks
1870 – 1928
Birth Location: Alabama
WF
Eliza Franks
1875 –
Birth Location: Alabama
EF
Pernelia Franks
1878 –
Birth Location: Alabama
PF
Minnie hawkins
1882 – 1917
Birth Location: Alabama
Mh
Henry Duncan
1883 – 1973
Birth Location: Alabama
HD
James Harris
1864 –
Birth Location: Georgia
JH
Mary Franks
1866 –
Birth Location: Georgia
MF
MARY FRANKS
1867 – 1919
Birth Location: Sumter County, Georgia, USA
MF
Mary Franks
1868 – 1919
Birth Location: Georgia
MF
Minerva Franks
1873 –
Birth Location: Alabama
MF
Eliza Franks
1875 –
Birth Location: Alabama
EF
Pernelia Franks
1878 –
Birth Location: Alabama
PF

William Franks's Ancestors

Self
William Franks
1842 – 1921
Birth Place: Alabama
Parents
Isaac Jacob Franks
1780 – 1860
Hyde Co, NC
Sarah ("Sallie" Minervia Camps) White
1802 – 1870
North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Franks's Descendants

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William (Henry Jacob "Jake") Franks (3 November 1842 – 5 October 1921) m. Sara (C) Owens (Abt 1845 – 11 Mar 1915) m. Sarah (C) Gwine (11 November 1845 – 11 March 1915)
  1. 1. James (P.) Harris (Abt 1864 – )
  2. 2. James (P.) Harris (Abt 1864 – )
  3. 3. James (P) Franks (abt 1864 – 15 Aug 1969)
  4. 4. Mary (F.) Franks (Abt 1868 – 9 Sep 1919) m. NIMROD (ECHABUD LAFAYETTE) JOHNSON (Mar 1866 – 1942)
  5. 5. Mary (F.) Franks (Abt 1868 – 1919) m. Nemrod (E) Johnson (Mar 1866 – )
    1. 1. Martha (A) Johnson (May 1887 – )
    2. 2. Robert (Lee) Johnson (Mar 1889 – )
    3. 3. Sarah (L) Johnson (Jul 1891 – )
    4. 4. Ella Johnson (1892 – )
    5. 5. Jacob (N) Johnson (Feb 1894 – )
    6. 6. William (C) Johnson (Mar 1896 – 1 Jun 1973)
    7. 7. Mammie (J) Johnson (Oct 1898 – )
    8. 8. Rosie (P) Johnson (1901 – )
    9. 9. Noah (L) Johnson (1903 – )
    10. 10. Daniel (W) Johnson (1907 – )
  6. 6. Harriet Franks (abt 1869 – )
  7. 7. Robert (Kelcy) Franks (22 November 1869 – 26 March 1945)
  8. 8. William (C.) Franks (3 December 1870 – 1928) m. Nancy (Ann) Copeland (31 May 1870 – 17 Oct 1935) m. Nancy (Ann) Copeland (31 May 1870 – 17 Oct 1935) m. Nancy (Ann) Copeland (31 May 1870 – 17 Oct 1935) m. Nancy (Ann) Copeland (31 May 1870 – 17 Oct 1935)
  9. 9. Minerva (G.) Franks (Abt 1873 – )
  10. 10. Minerva (G.) Franks (Abt 1873 – ) m. Clinton (Moses(Doc)) Reese (13 Feb 1855 – 13 Nov 1937)
  11. 11. Eliza (E.) Franks (Abt 1875 – )
  12. 12. Eliza (E.) Franks (Abt 1875 – )
  13. 13. Eliza (E.) Franks (Abt 1875 – )
  14. 14. Pernelia (J.) Franks (Abt 1878 – )
  15. 15. Pernelia (J.) Franks (Abt 1878 – 10 Aug 1969)
  16. 16. Janie Franks (1 January 1879 – 15 August 1969)
  17. 17. Minnie (pearl) hawkins (1882 – before 1917) m. Alonzo (H.) Hawkins (15 Dec 1880 – 11 Apr 1962)
    1. 1. May Hawkins (25 June 1905 – 5 February 1969) m. Luther Channell (abt 1906 – ) m. Luther (Frank) Channell (7/3/1906 – 7/6/1989)
      1. 1. Floyd (E) Channell (abt 1929 – )
      2. 2. Readers Channell (abt 1933 – )
      3. 3. Mary (N) Channell (abt 1936 – )
      4. 4. Earleen Channell (abt 1940 – )
      5. 5. Amlia (L) Channell (abt 1945 – )
      6. 6. Ozell Channell (3 September 1938 – 7 January 2021)
        1. 1. Joey (Lee) Knight (10 Sep 1958 – 21 Dec 2021)
    2. 2. Etta Hawkins (25 Jul 1909 – 22 nov. 2000) m. L.D. Johnson (abt 1912 – 2 April 1992)
      1. 1. Minnie (Belle) Johnson (abt 1932 – 2 March 2016) m. Raymond (Rex) Barnes (29 Dec 1921 – 13 Apr 2002)
      2. 2. Lonnie (Max) Johnson (abt 1937 – 14 Apr 2018)
        1. 1. Gary Johnson (5 April 1959 – 23 December 2021)
        2. 2. Amelia Wilson (Jun 1972 – ) m. Todd Wilson (11 Feb 1964 – 15 Feb 2011)
        3. 3. Dana Mayo
      3. 3. Lonnie (Max) Johnson (12 Feb 1937 – 14 Apr 2018)
      4. 4. Wynell Johnson (abt 1941 – )
      5. 5. L (A) Johnson (abt 1944 – )
    3. 3. Henry (Richardson (Buster)) Hawkins (abt 1913 – 17 Jun 1993) m. Grace Hawkins (22 October 1915 – 27 May 1987)
      1. 1. Linard Hawkins (11 Jan 1933 – 18 Dec 2016) m. Jacqueline Hawkins (19 June 1954 – 20 March 2010)
        1. 1. Rex (Leon) Hawkins (27 September 1955 – 7 January 2021)
        2. 2. Edward (Earl) Hawkins (3 November 1959 – 15 June 2006)
      2. 2. Leonard Hawkins (11 January 1933 – 18 December 2016)
      3. 3. James Hawkins (30 May 1935 – 29 January 2012)
      4. 4. James (Bootie) Hawkins (30 May 1935 – 29 January 2012)
        1. 1. Ramona (TeSelle) Hawkins (9 Jun 1957 – 28 Nov 2011)
      5. 5. Lellon (M (Biddie)) Hawkins (1937 – March 2014) m. bonnie (sue) allison (9 Apr 1948 – )
        1. 1. Cynthia (michelle) Hawkins (31 Oct – )
        2. 2. Lellon (Dewayne) Hawkins (1 Nov 1962 – Dec 2017)
        3. 3. Johnny (Wayne) Hawkins (abt 1964 – 10 Aug 1964)
        4. 4. ricky (allen) Hawkins (1 Jan 1966 – 10 Mar 2021)
      6. 6. Lellon (M.) Hawkins (25 August 1939 – 27 March 2014)
      7. 7. Robert (Lee) Hawkins (11 February 1943 – 24 November 2018)
      8. 8. Earlie (Wayne) Hawkins (08 Feb 1945 – 16 Jan 2006)
      9. 9. Henry Hawkins (25 Feb 1950 – 10 Nov 2004)
      10. 10. Henry Hawkins (25 February 1950 – 10 November 2004)
      11. 11. Roger Hawkins (31 August 1954 – 17 September 2006)
      12. 12. James Hawkins
      13. 13. Roger Hawkins
    4. 4. Stella Hawkins (12 Apr 1916 – 12 September 2003) m. Lecil Stanford (23 December 1915 – 16 August 1983)
      1. 1. Guy (R) Stanford (abt 1936 – )
      2. 2. Frances Stanford (abt 1939 – )
      3. 3. Willie (G) Stanford (abt 1941 – )
      4. 4. Willis Stanford (abt 1945 – )
      5. 5. Flavious Stanford (abt 1947 – )
    5. 5. Clearman Hawkins (8 Feb 1923 – 31 May 1997)
    6. 6. Bootie Hawkins ( – 2015)
    7. 7. Bootie Hawkins ( – 2015)
  18. 18. Henry (Roselette) Duncan (26 August 1883 – 10 January 1973) m. James (Robert) Duncan (05 Jul 1876 – 16 January 1943)
    1. 1. Madilar Duncan (1902 – )
    2. 2. Robert (H.) Duncan (abt 1904 – 1939)
    3. 3. Milas (Jackson) Duncan (19 December 1906 – 17 Feb 1978)
    4. 4. Louie (B.) Duncan (1909 – 01 Aug 1922)
    5. 5. Addie (L) Duncan (abt 1912 – 11 Aug 1989)
    6. 6. Nettie (R) Duncan (abt 1915 – )
    7. 7. Daniel (Victor) Duncan (26 May 1917 – 24 Jun 1964)
    8. 8. Gladys Duncan (14 November 1919 – 16 May 2003)
    9. 9. E (J) Duncan (08 Jun 1922 – 06 Aug 1986)
  19. 19. Henry (Roselet) Franks
  20. 20. James (P.) Harris (Abt 1864 – )
  21. 21. Mary (F.) Franks (Sep 1866 – 1919) m. NIMROD (ECHABUD LAFAYETTE) JOHNSON (Mar 1866 – 1942)
    1. 1. Robert (Lee) Johnson (29 Dec 1890 – Bef 1939)
      1. 1. Mildred (Eve) Johnson (24 Dec 1912 – 29 Mar 1964) m. Everette (Henry) Barksdale (18 Apr 1910 – 01 Nov 1973)
  22. 22. Robert (Kelcy) Franks (22 November 1869 – 26 March 1945)
    1. 1. Bertie Mae
    2. 2. Arthur Franks
    3. 3. Emma Lamb
    4. 4. Murphy Franks
    5. 5. Kermit Robert-eon
    6. 6. Ruby (Gray) Franks
    7. 7. Bailey Franks
  23. 23. Eliza (E.) Franks (Abt 1875 – )
  24. 24. Pernelia (J.) Franks (Abt 1878 – )
    1. 1. Mytle (E Durcan) R (abt 1902 – )
  25. 25. Henry (Roselette) Duncan (26 August 1883 – 10 January 1973) m. James (R) Duncan (1877 – )
    1. 1. Madila Duncan (1902 – )
    2. 2. Robert (H) Duncan (1904 – )
    3. 3. Milas (J) Duncan (1907 – )
    4. 4. Lonie (B) Duncan (1910 – )
  26. 26. James (P.) Harris (Abt 1864 – )
  27. 27. Mary (F.) Franks (Sep 1866 – )
  28. 28. MARY (FRANCES) FRANKS (5 Sep 1867 – 9 Sep 1919)
  29. 29. Mary (F.) Franks (Abt 1868 – 9 Sep 1919) m. NIMROD (ECHABUD LAFAYETTE) JOHNSON (Mar 1866 – 1942)
  30. 30. Minerva (G.) Franks (Abt 1873 – ) m. Clinton (Moses(Doc)) Reese (13 Feb 1855 – 13 Nov 1937)
  31. 31. Eliza (E.) Franks (Abt 1875 – )
  32. 32. Pernelia (J.) Franks (Abt 1878 – )

William Franks's Timeline

26 Records

1842
3 Nov 1842
Birth of William Henry Jacob "Jake" Franks in Georgia
Georgia
1842
3 Nov 1842
Birth of William Henry Jacob "Jake" Franks in Alabama
Alabama
1842
3 Nov 1842
Birth of William Henry Jacob "Jake" Franks in Alabama, Lamar County (then Marion)
Alabama, Lamar County (then Marion)
1842
3 November 1842
Birth of William Henry Jacob "Jake" Franks in Alabama
Alabama
1843
Abt 1843
Age 1
Birth of William Henry Jacob "Jake" Franks in Alabama
Alabama
1850
1850
Age 8
William Henry Jacob "Jake" Franks resided here in Beat 3, Marion, Alabama, USA
Beat 3, Marion, Alabama, USA
1860
1860
Age 18
William Henry Jacob "Jake" Franks resided here in Western District, Marion, Alabama, USA
Western District, Marion, Alabama, USA
1860
1860
Age 18
William Henry Jacob "Jake" Franks resided here in Western District, Pikeville, Marion, Alabama, USA
Western District, Pikeville, Marion, Alabama, USA
1864
1864
Age 22
William Henry Jacob "Jake" Franks was married in Andersonville, Georgia
Andersonville, Georgia
1870
1870
Age 28
William Henry Jacob "Jake" Franks resided here in Township 13 Range 15, Sanford, Alabama, USA
Township 13 Range 15, Sanford, Alabama, USA
1870
1870
Age 28
William Henry Jacob "Jake" Franks resided here in Township 13 Range 15, Vernon and Moscow, Sanford, Alabama, USA
Township 13 Range 15, Vernon and Moscow, Sanford, Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 38
William Henry Jacob "Jake" Franks resided here in Beat 6, Lamar, Alabama, USA
Beat 6, Lamar, Alabama, USA
1907
1907
Age 65
William Henry Jacob "Jake" Franks resided here in Lamar County
Lamar County
1910
1910
Age 68
William Henry Jacob "Jake" Franks resided here in Henson, Lamar, Alabama, USA
Henson, Lamar, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 68
William Henry Jacob "Jake" Franks resided here in Henson, Lamar, Alabama, USA
Henson, Lamar, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 68
William Henry Jacob "Jake" Franks resided here in Henson, Lamar, Alabama, USA
Henson, Lamar, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 78
William Henry Jacob "Jake" Franks resided here in Henson, Lamar, Alabama, USA
Henson, Lamar, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 78
William Henry Jacob "Jake" Franks resided here in Henson, Lamar, Alabama, USA
Henson, Lamar, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 78
William Henry Jacob "Jake" Franks resided here in Henson, Lamar, Alabama, USA
Henson, Lamar, Alabama, USA
1921
1921
Age 79
William Henry Jacob "Jake" Franks resided here in Sulligent, Lamar County
Sulligent, Lamar County
1921
5 October 1921
Age 79
Death of William Henry Jacob "Jake" Franks in Lamar, Alabama †
Lamar, Alabama †
1921
5 Oct 1921
Age 79
Death of William Henry Jacob "Jake" Franks in Lamar, Alabama †
Lamar, Alabama †
1921
5 Oct 1921
Age 79
Death of William Henry Jacob "Jake" Franks in Lamar County, Alabama, USA
Lamar County, Alabama, USA
1921
5 Oct 1921
Age 79
Death of William Henry Jacob "Jake" Franks in Lamar, Alabama
Lamar, Alabama
1921
5 October 1921
Age 79
Death of William Henry Jacob "Jake" Franks in Atlanta Georgia
Atlanta Georgia
1921
5 October 1921
Age 79
Death of William Henry Jacob "Jake" Franks
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Nov 1842
    Event Place: Georgia
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Nov 1842
    Event Place: Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Census of Confederate Soldiers, 1907, 1921
    [2] Alabama, Census of Confederate Soldiers, 1907, 1921, Alabama Department of Archives & History; Montgomery, Alabama; Alabama Census of Confederate Soldiers, 1907 and 1921; Roll: 26th Alabama Infantry Regiment; Roll Number: 27
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [6] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Alabama, Civil War Soldiers, 1860-1865

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt 1843
    Event Place: Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Census of Confederate Soldiers, 1907, 1921, Alabama Department of Archives & History; Montgomery, Alabama; Alabama Census of Confederate Soldiers, 1907 and 1921; Roll: 26th Alabama Infantry Regiment; Roll Number: 27
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [6] Alabama, Civil War Soldiers, 1860-1865

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Nov 1842
    Event Place: Alabama, Lamar County (then Marion)
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 November 1842
    Event Place: Alabama

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1864
    Event Place: Andersonville, Georgia

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Beat 3, Marion, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Western District, Marion, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Western District, Pikeville, Marion, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 13 Range 15, Sanford, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 13 Range 15, Vernon and Moscow, Sanford, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Beat 6, Lamar, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1907
    Event Place: Lamar County
    Record Source: Alabama, Census of Confederate Soldiers, 1907, 1921

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Henson, Lamar, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Henson, Lamar, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Henson, Lamar, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Henson, Lamar, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Henson, Lamar, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Henson, Lamar, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Sulligent, Lamar County
    Record Source: Alabama, Census of Confederate Soldiers, 1907, 1921, Alabama Department of Archives & History; Montgomery, Alabama; Alabama Census of Confederate Soldiers, 1907 and 1921; Roll: 26th Alabama Infantry Regiment; Roll Number: 27

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 October 1921
    Event Place: Lamar, Alabama †
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Oct 1921
    Event Place: Lamar, Alabama †
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Oct 1921
    Event Place: Lamar County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Oct 1921
    Event Place: Lamar, Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 25
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 October 1921
    Event Place: Atlanta Georgia

    Genealogy Event 26
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 October 1921

    Genealogy Event 27
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lamar County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 28
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sulligent, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963

    Genealogy Event 29
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sulligent, Alabama, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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