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

Birth Date: 3 Nov 1842

Birth Location: Georgia

Death Date: 5 Oct 1921

Death Location: Lamar County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: Jacob Franks

Mother: Sarah Camps

Spouse(s): Sarah Franks, Sara Owens

Children(s): Minnie Hawkins, William Franks, MARY FRANKS

The story of William Henry Jacob "Jake" Franks began in 1842 in Georgia. In 1850, William Henry Jacob "Jake" Franks resided in Beat 3, Marion, Alabama, USA. William Henry Jacob "Jake" Franks married Sara C Owens, Sarah C Franks, and had children including Mary Frances Franks, Minnie Hawkins, William C Franks. William Henry Jacob "Jake" Franks passed away in 1921 in Lamar County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William Henry Jacob "Jake" Franks began in 1842 in Georgia.
  • In 1850, William Henry Jacob "Jake" Franks resided in Beat 3, Marion, Alabama, USA.
  • William Henry Jacob "Jake" Franks married Sara C Owens, Sarah C Franks, and had children including Mary Frances Franks, Minnie Hawkins, William C Franks.
  • William Henry Jacob "Jake" Franks passed away in 1921 in Lamar County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jacob Franks
1778–1860
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Sarah Camps
1802–1870
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Franks
1845–1915
Birth Location: Georgia
SF
Sara Owens
1845–1915
Birth Location: Georgia
SO

Children(s)

Minnie Hawkins
1882–1917
Birth Location: Alabama
MH
William Franks
1870–1928
Birth Location: Alabama
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MARY FRANKS
1867–1919
Birth Location: Sumter County, Georgia, USA
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William Franks's Ancestors

Self
William Franks
1842–1921
Birth Place: Georgia
Parents
Jacob Franks
1778–1860
North Carolina, United States
Sarah ("Sallie" Minervia) Camps
1802–1870
North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Elizabeth Richardson
1760–1850
Wake, North Carolina, United States
Peter Franks
1755–1824
either Cumberland Co or Wake Co North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
John Franks
1728–1794
Susanna Roan
1730–1769
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Franks's Descendants

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William (Henry Jacob "Jake") Franks (3 Nov 1842–5 Oct 1921) m. Sarah (C.) Franks (Abt 1845–11 Mar 1915) m. Sara (C) Owens (Nov. 11, 1845–Mar. 11, 1915)
  1. 1. Minnie Hawkins 1882–1917 m. Alonzo Hawkins 1880–1962
    1. 1. Henry (R) Hawkins 1913–1993 m. Grace (Viola (Gracie)) Green 1915–1987
      1. 1. Lellon (M (Biddie)) Hawkins 1937–2014
      2. 2. Linard Hawkins 1933–2016
      3. 3. Earlie (Wayne) Hawkins 1945–2006
      4. 4. Henry Hawkins 1950–2004
      5. 5. James (Bootie) Hawkins 1935–2012
      6. 6. Henry Hawkins 1950–2004
      7. 7. Leonard Hawkins 1933–2016
      8. 8. James Hawkins 1935–2012
      9. 9. Lellon (M.) Hawkins 1939–2014
      10. 10. Robert (L.) Hawkins 1943–2018
    2. 2. Mae Hawkins 1905–1969 m. Luther Channell 1906– m. Luther (Frank) Channell 1906–1989
      1. 1. Ozell Channell 1938–2021
    3. 3. Etter Hawkins 1909–2000 m. L (D) Johnson 1912–1992
      1. 1. Lamie (Max) Johnson 1937–2018
      2. 2. Minnie (B) Johnson 1932–2016 m. Raymond (Rex) Barnes 1921–2002
      3. 3. Lonnie (Max) Johnson 1937–2018
    4. 4. Bootie Hawkins –2015
    5. 5. Stella Stanford 1916–2003 m. Lecil Stanford 1915–1983
    6. 6. Bootie Hawkins –2015
    7. 7. Clearman Hawkins 1923–1997
  2. 2. William (C) Franks 1870–1928 m. Nancy (Ann) Copeland 1870–1935 m. Nancy (Ann) Copeland 1870–1935 m. Nancy (Ann) Copeland 1870–1935 m. Nancy (Ann) Copeland 1870–1935
  3. 3. MARY (FRANCES) FRANKS 1867–1919 m. NIMROD (ECHABUD LAFAYETTE) JOHNSON 1866–1942

William Franks's Timeline

9 Records

1842
3 Nov 1842
Birth of William Henry Jacob "Jake" Franks in Georgia
Georgia
1850
1850
Age 8
William Henry Jacob "Jake" Franks resided here in Beat 3, Marion, Alabama, USA
Beat 3, Marion, Alabama, USA
1864
1864
Age 22
William Henry Jacob "Jake" Franks was married in Andersonville, Georgia
Andersonville, Georgia
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
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 Oct 1921
Age 79
Death of William Henry Jacob "Jake" Franks in Lamar, Alabama †
Lamar, Alabama †

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Nov 1842
    Event Place: Georgia
    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 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1864
    Event Place: Andersonville, Georgia

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Beat 3, Marion, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Beat 3, Marion, Alabama; Roll: 10; Page: 92a

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Beat 6, Lamar, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Beat 6, Lamar, Alabama; Roll: 17; Page: 544D; Enumeration District: 127

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1907
    Event Place: 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: Multiple Regiments (Lamar County #38); Roll Number: 202

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Henson, Lamar, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Henson, Lamar, Alabama; Roll: T624_20; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 1374033

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Henson, Lamar, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Henson, Lamar, Alabama; Roll: T625_26; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 43

    Genealogy Event 8
    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 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Oct 1921
    Event Place: Lamar, Alabama †
    Record Source: U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at Washington DC; Washington DC, USA; Applications for Headstones For U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1941; NAID: 596118; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lamar County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at Washington DC; Washington DC, USA; Applications for Headstones For U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1941; NAID: 596118; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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