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Willie Franks 1900–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Sep 1900

Birth Location: Larue, Henderson County, Texas

Death Date: 03 Feb 1970

Death Location: Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Jim Franks

Mother: Mary Haevard

Spouse(s): Louise Franks

Children(s): Lanita Franks, Gracie Grace, Dorothy Franks, James Franks, Thelma Franks, Ruby Franks, Alpine Franks, Willis Franks, Willie Franks

In 1900, Willie Franks entered the world in Larue, Henderson County, Texas, born to Jim Franks And Mary Haevard. In 1900, Willie Franks resided in Denison Ward 1, Grayson, Texas, USA. In 1910, Willie Franks resided in Justice Precinct 4, Navarro, Texas, USA. Willie Franks married Louise Nannie Franks, and had children including Alpine Franks, Dorothy Mae Franks, Gracie Faye Grace, James Franklin Franks, Lanita Franks, Ruby Lee Franks, Thelma Louise Franks, Willie Ed Franks, Willis Pearl Franks. Willie Franks passed away in 1970 in Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1900, Willie Franks entered the world in Larue, Henderson County, Texas, born to Jim Franks And Mary Haevard.
  • In 1900, Willie Franks resided in Denison Ward 1, Grayson, Texas, USA.
  • In 1910, Willie Franks resided in Justice Precinct 4, Navarro, Texas, USA.
  • Willie Franks married Louise Nannie Franks, and had children including Alpine Franks, Dorothy Mae Franks, Gracie Faye Grace, James Franklin Franks, Lanita Franks, Ruby Lee Franks, Thelma Louise Franks, Willie Ed Franks, Willis Pearl Franks.
  • Willie Franks passed away in 1970 in Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jim Franks
1865–1948
Birth Location: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
JF
Mary Haevard
1867–1934
Birth Location: Kentucky
MH

Spouses(s)

Louise Franks
1906–1969
Birth Location: Texas
LF

Children(s)

Lanita Franks
1936–2016
Birth Location: Rice, Navarro County, Texas, United States of America
LF
Gracie Grace
1930–2013
Birth Location: Rice, Navarro, Texas, USA
GG
Dorothy Franks
1925–1993
Birth Location: Kerens, Navarro County, Texas, United States of America
DF
James Franks
1932–2014
Birth Location: Rice, Navarro County, Texas, United States of America
JF
Thelma Franks
1923–1998
Birth Location: La Rue, Henderson County, Texas, USA
TF
Ruby Franks
1938–2006
Birth Location: Navarro, Texas, United States
RF
Alpine Franks
1927–1982
Birth Location: Henderson County, Texas
AF
Willis Franks
1929–2005
Birth Location: Kerens, Navarro, Texas, USA
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Willie Franks
1943–1973
Birth Location: Navarro, Texas
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Willie Franks's Ancestors

Self
Willie Franks
1900–1970
Birth Place: Larue, Henderson County, Texas
Parents
Jim Franks
1865–1948
Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Mary Haevard
1867–1934
Kentucky
Grandparents
John Howard
1825–
Tennessee, United States
Nancy Baharder
1830–
Tennessee, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Willie Franks's Descendants

1.
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Willie Franks (23 Sep 1900–03 Feb 1970) m. Louise (Nannie) Franks (abt 1906–08 Oct 1969)
  1. 1. Lanita Franks 1936–2016
  2. 2. Gracie (Faye) Grace 1930–2013 m. Johnnie (Claude) Grace 1930–2007
  3. 3. Dorothy (Mae) Franks 1925–1993 m. Van (Gordon) Burleson 1921–1993
    1. 1. Gary (Gordon) Burleson 1947–2014
  4. 4. James (Franklin) Franks 1932–2014
  5. 5. Thelma (Louise) Franks 1923–1998
  6. 6. Ruby (Lee) Franks 1938–2006 m. Loyd (Lee) Hale 1925–2003
  7. 7. Alpine Franks 1927–1982 m. Jodie (Abraham) Parish 1922–1979
    1. 1. Eddie (Lee) Parish 1946–2009 m. Carolyn (Bonita) Greener 1946–2012
  8. 8. Willis (Pearl) Franks 1929–2005 m. Claude (Edward) Breckenridge 1929–2006 m. Daniel (Clifton) Smithson 1919–1990 m. Lander (Clarence) Carter 1925–1998
    1. 1. Roger (Dale) Carter 1948–1981
    2. 2. Shirley (Ann) Carter 1946–2001 m. Clyde (Ralph Burns) Jr 1946–2007
  9. 9. Willie (Ed) Franks 1943–1973

Willie Franks's Timeline

10 Records

1900
23 Sep 1900
Birth of Willie Franks in Larue, Henderson County, Texas
Larue, Henderson County, Texas
1900
1900
Willie Franks resided here in Denison Ward 1, Grayson, Texas, USA
Denison Ward 1, Grayson, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 10
Willie Franks resided here in Justice Precinct 4, Navarro, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 4, Navarro, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 20
Willie Franks resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Henderson, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 2, Henderson, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 30
Willie Franks resided here in Precinct 6, Hunt, Texas, USA
Precinct 6, Hunt, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 35
Willie Franks resided here in Sp, Navarro, Texas
Sp, Navarro, Texas
1940
1940
Age 40
Willie Franks resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Navarro, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 2, Navarro, Texas, USA
1942
1942
Age 42
Willie Franks resided here in Rice, Navarro, Texas, USA
Rice, Navarro, Texas, USA
1950
1950
Age 50
Willie Franks resided here in Navarro, Texas, USA
Navarro, Texas, USA
1970
03 Feb 1970
Age 70
Death of Willie Franks in Corsicana, Navarro, Texas, USA
Corsicana, Navarro, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Sep 1900
    Event Place: Larue, Henderson County, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Texas, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 497
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Navarro, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04112; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 175-23
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 449-26-1749; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Henderson, Texas; Roll: T625_1818; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 17
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 6, Hunt, Texas; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 2342089
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Navarro, Texas; Roll: T624_1580; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0091; FHL microfilm: 1375593
    [8] Texas, Birth Index
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] 1950 United States Federal Census
    [11] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Denison Ward 1, Grayson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Navarro, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Navarro, Texas; Roll: T624_1580; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0091; FHL microfilm: 1375593

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Henderson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Henderson, Texas; Roll: T625_1818; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 17

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 6, Hunt, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 6, Hunt, Texas; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 2342089

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sp, Navarro, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Navarro, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04112; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 175-23

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Navarro, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Navarro, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04112; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 175-23

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Rice, Navarro, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Texas, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 497

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Navarro, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1970-02-03
    Event Place: Corsicana, Texas
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Corsicana Daily Sun - 1970-02-03 - Page 8, Obituary for Willie Franks 1970-02-03

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 03 Feb 1970
    Event Place: Corsicana, Navarro, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 449-26-1749; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Texas, Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Corsicana Daily Sun; Publication Date: 3 Feb 1970; Publication Place: Corsicana, Texas, United States of America; ,0.27122864,0.38790005,0.4455941&
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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