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William DeSaussure Franks 1870 – 1934 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Sep 1870

Birth Location: South Carolina

Death Date: 1934

Death Location: Laurens, South Carolina

Father: William Franks

Mother: Nancy Bellew

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In 1870, William DeSaussure Franks entered the world in South Carolina, born to William H. Franks and Nancy "Nannie" Maria Bellew. In 1880, William DeSaussure Franks resided in Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States. In 1920, William DeSaussure Franks resided in Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina. William DeSaussure Franks passed away in 1934 in Laurens, South Carolina.

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Biography

  • In 1870, William DeSaussure Franks entered the world in South Carolina, born to William H. Franks and Nancy "Nannie" Maria Bellew.
  • In 1880, William DeSaussure Franks resided in Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States.
  • In 1920, William DeSaussure Franks resided in Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina.
  • William DeSaussure Franks passed away in 1934 in Laurens, South Carolina.

Immediate Family

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William Franks's Ancestors

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William Franks
1870 – 1934
Birth Place: South Carolina
Parents
William H. Franks
1832 – 1915
Laurens County, South Carolina, United States
Nancy ("Nannie" Maria) Bellew
1837 – 1923
Hall County, Georgia
Grandparents
David (Lester) Bellew
1802 – 1855
North Carolina, United States
Maria (Louisa) James
– 1875
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin James
1762 – 1800
Jane Stobo
1741 – 1785
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Aaron James
1744 – 1797
Sarah Newton
1740 – 1822

William Franks's Timeline

4 Records

1870
Sep 1870
Birth of William DeSaussure Franks in South Carolina
South Carolina
1880
1880
Age 10
William DeSaussure Franks resided here in Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States
Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States
1920
1920
Age 50
William DeSaussure Franks resided here in Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina
Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina
1934
1934
Age 64
Death of William DeSaussure Franks in Laurens, South Carolina
Laurens, South Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Sep 1870
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1700; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 65; Image: 246
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: 1233; Family History Film: 1255233; Page: 27B; Enumeration District: 099

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: 1233; Family History Film: 1255233; Page: 27B; Enumeration District: 099

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1700; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 65; Image: 246

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1934
    Event Place: Laurens, South Carolina

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