Rheney Franks

#3433
Rheney Franks||p54.htm#i3433|Jeremiah M. Franks|b. 1847|p47.htm#i2478|Nancy Cagle|b. 1848|p19.htm#i3305|Lemuel Franks|b. 1795\nd. bt 1851 - 1860|p49.htm#i2332|Hulda J. Gann|b. 1810|p81.htm#i2090|||||||
Last EditedFeb 28, 2003
Father*Jeremiah M. Franks b. 1847
Mother*Nancy Cagle b. 1848
Birth* 
Married NameWitt 
Marriage*Sylvester Witt 

Ro Jean Franks

#2830
Ro Jean Franks||p54.htm#i2830|Oliver Homer Franks|b. 30 Nov 1901\nd. Mar 1972|p53.htm#i105|Beatrice Deliah Booth|b. 5 Oct 1902\nd. Aug 1960|p18.htm#i2824|Robert H. Franks|b. 27 Sep 1866\nd. 3 Aug 1929|p54.htm#i98|Laura A. Wolverton|b. 27 Feb 1869\nd. 29 Dec 1917|p125.htm#i99|John Booth||p18.htm#i2828|Netties B. Lilley||p97.htm#i2829|
Last EditedSep 22, 2002
Relationship1st cousin of Zela Naomi Franks
Father*Oliver Homer Franks b. 30 Nov 1901, d. Mar 1972
Mother*Beatrice Deliah Booth b. 5 Oct 1902, d. Aug 1960
Married NameBullock 
Marriage*Robert Sam Bullock 
Birth* 

Robert Franks

#5062, (circa 1852 - )
Robert Franks|b. c 1852|p54.htm#i5062|Elijah S. Franks|b. 17 Dec 1822\nd. bt 1870 - 1880|p42.htm#i2255|Sarah Francis White|b. 1824|p121.htm#i2256|Elisha Franks|b. 1802\nd. Oct 1859|p42.htm#i2263|Panina (?)|b. c 1805|p7.htm#i2264|||||||
Last EditedFeb 4, 2006
Father*Elijah S. Franks b. 17 Dec 1822, d. bt 1870 - 1880
Mother*Sarah Francis White b. 1824
Birth*circa 1852Alabama, United States 
Census29 July 1870Elijah S. Franks, AL Marion Co Census 1870; Pikeville, Marion County, Alabama, United States; "Elijah Franks", HH #581, age 48, farmer, born AL. Living close to J. B. Gann and George Franks, his brother. Living with him:
Sarah Franks, age 47, keeping house, born AL, cannot read or write.
Robert Franks, age 18, farmer, born AL.
John Franks, age 16, farmer, attended school, born AL.
F. Franks, female, age 10, born AL.
J. Franks, female, age 8, born AL.
D. Franks, female, age 6, born AL.
J. Franks, male, age 4, born AL. 
Marriage*circa 1871Francis Ann (?) 
Census*14 June 1880AL Marion Co Census 1880; Marion County, Alabama, United States; "Robert Franks", HH #2, age 28, married, farming, born AL, parents born TN, cannot read or write. Living next door to his brother,John S. and his family. Living with him:
Francis Ann, age 34, wife, housekeeping, born AL, father born AL, mother born SC, cannot read or write.
Charles R., age 8, son, born AL, parents born AL.
William L., age 7, son, born AL, parents born AL.
Mary E., age 5, daughter, born AL, parents born AL.
Martha Sarah, age 4, daughter, born AL, parents born AL.
Ider, age 1 month, daughter, born AL, parents born AL. 
Witness: Francis Ann (?)
Witness: Charles R. Franks
Witness: William L. Franks
Witness: Mary E. Franks
Witness: Ider Franks

Family

Francis Ann (?) b. c 1846
Children 1.Charles R. Franks (c 1872 - )
 2.William L. Franks (c 1873 - )
 3.Mary E. Franks (c 1875 - )
 4.Ider Franks (May 1880 - )

Robert Henry Franks

#98, (27 September 1866 - 3 August 1929)
Robert Henry Franks|b. 27 Sep 1866\nd. 3 Aug 1929|p54.htm#i98|Oliver Franks|b. Jan 1819\nd. a 1900|p52.htm#i125|Cynthia Gann|b. Oct 1822\nd. a 1900|p80.htm#i126|Jeremiah Franks|b. c 1791\nd. b 1870|p47.htm#i127|Morning Fisher|b. 10 Apr 1785\nd. bt 1860 - 1870|p35.htm#i128|John W. "Jack" Gann|b. bt 1795 - 1800\nd. bt 1845 - 1850|p83.htm#i129|Mourning P. Franks|b. 1795|p52.htm#i131|
Last EditedDec 5, 2002
RelationshipGrandfather of Zela Naomi Franks
Father*Oliver Franks b. Jan 1819, d. a 1900
Mother*Cynthia Gann b. Oct 1822, d. a 1900
Birth*27 September 1866Newburg, Izard County, Arkansas, United States; He was called Henry. The 1900, Newburg, Izard County, AR census states, Henry was born in Sept. 1865, not 1866. The cemetery transcription states 27 Aug. 1865. 
Cen-Enum*29 August 1870AR Izard Co Census 1870; Table Rock Township, Izard County, Arkansas, United States; "Robert H.", 5, born in Arkansas 
Witness: Oliver Franks
Cen-Enum*30 June 1880AR Izard Co Census 1880; Enumeration District 80, Union Township, Izard County, Arkansas, United States; "Robert H.", son of Oliver and Sinthy Franks, age 14, cannot read or write, born in Arkansas, and his parents born in TN. 
Witness: Oliver Franks
Marriage*31 December 1885Laura Alice Wolverton 
Cen-Enum8 June 1900William Barrett Franks, AR Izard Co Census 1900; Dwelling #58, Newburg Township, Izard County, Arkansas, United States; born Jan. 1869 in AR, both parents born in AR, working as a farm laborer, and son of Robert H. 
Cen-Head*12 June 1900AR Izard Co Census 1900; Newburg Township, Arkansas, United States; born Sept. 1865 in AR, father born in TN., mother born in AL (this should say TN). This census states Robert and Laura had been married 14 years, 5 children, all living, and that Robert was a farmer. 
Witness: William Barrett Franks
Witness: Laura Alice Wolverton
Witness: Maud Ada Franks
Witness: Walter Robert Franks
Witness: Pearl E. Franks
Witness: Nathan Thompson Franks
Cen-Head*19 April 1910AR Izard Co Census 1910; Enumeration District 54, Newhope Township, Izard County, Arkansas, United States; Robert H., living in HH# 47 on Wiseman Rd., 44 years old, born in AR, father born TN, mother born TN, farmer on a general farm on his own account on a rented farm, can read and write. Robert and Laura had been married 25 years and have had 7 children, all of them are still living. They are living next door to their son William Barrett and his family. Also living in their house is daughter, Maud, and her husband and son. 
Witness: Laura Alice Wolverton
Witness: Walter Robert Franks
Witness: Pearl E. Franks
Witness: Nathan Thompson Franks
Witness: Oliver Homer Franks
Witness: Opal E. Franks
Witness: Maud Ada Franks
Witness: William O. Combs
(Witness) Death29 December 1917Laura Alice Wolverton; Wellington, Collingsworth County, Texas, United States 
Marriage*between 1918 and 1920Mary (?) 
Cen-Head*29 January 1920TX Collingsworth Co Census 1920; Enumeration District #29, Wellington, Collingsworth County, Texas, United States; Robert H., head of HH#349 which he is renting, age 54, married, can read and write, born in AR, parents in AR, operator on a farm. Living with him are his wife Mary, and his two children. Note: This indicates that Robert has remarried. Also the birthplaces of his parents appear wrong. 
Witness: Mary (?)
Witness: Oliver Homer Franks
Witness: Opal E. Franks
Death*3 August 1929Fairfax, Osage County, Oklahoma, United States; According to Rosalie Guthrie, legend has it that Robert Henry was poisoned by his second wife, Mary, and her sons. 
Burial*5 September 1929South Fairview Cemetery, Wellington, Collingsworth County, Texas, United States; Robert and his wife Laura are buried together and next to daughter Maud. In section 8, row 12. Marriage date and names of seven children are listed on stone. 

Family

Laura Alice Wolverton b. 27 Feb 1869, d. 29 Dec 1917
Marriage*31 December 1885Laura Alice Wolverton 
Children 1.William Barrett Franks+ (6 Jan 1887 - 8 Apr 1965)
 2.Maud Ada Franks+ (22 Jul 1889 - 15 Mar 1967)
 3.Walter Robert Franks+ (17 Dec 1891 - 17 Aug 1968)
 4.Pearl E. Franks+ (22 Oct 1894 - 17 Aug 1976)
 5.Nathan Thompson Franks+ (5 Feb 1896 - 6 Mar 1982)
 6.Oliver Homer Franks+ (30 Nov 1901 - Mar 1972)
 7.Opal E. Franks (1 Oct 1905 - )

Robert Landerson Franks

#157, (15 June 1878 - 19 December 1949)
Robert Landerson Franks|b. 15 Jun 1878\nd. 19 Dec 1949|p54.htm#i157|John Wesley Franks|b. 13 Sep 1843\nd. 12 Mar 1930|p48.htm#i134|Mary Ann Langston|b. 12 Mar 1842\nd. 21 Jul 1909|p97.htm#i145|Oliver Franks|b. Jan 1819\nd. a 1900|p52.htm#i125|Cynthia Gann|b. Oct 1822\nd. a 1900|p80.htm#i126|John Langston|b. 1820\nd. 1856|p96.htm#i146|Rebecca J. (?)|b. 1 Apr 1825\nd. 7 Nov 1905|p8.htm#i147|
Last EditedFeb 16, 2003
Relationship1st cousin 1 time removed of Zela Naomi Franks
Father*John Wesley Franks b. 13 Sep 1843, d. 12 Mar 1930
Mother*Mary Ann Langston b. 12 Mar 1842, d. 21 Jul 1909
Birth-Alt.15 June 1877 
Birth*15 June 1878Newberg, Izard County, Arkansas, United States 
Cen-Enum*1 June 1880AR Izard Co Census 1880; Enumeration District 81, Newburg, Izard County, Arkansas, United States; Robert, son of John and Mary Franks, age 2, born in AR, father in AL, mother in AR. 
Witness: John Wesley Franks
Cen-Enum*18 June 1900AR Fulton Co Census 1900; Fulton County, Arkansas, United States; "Robert L. Franks", son of John W. , born June 1878, age 21, single, born AR, father AL, mother AR, can read, write, and speak English. Living with parents, 2 siblings, and one niece. Working as a farm laborer. 
Witness: John Wesley Franks
Marriage*27 March 1902Harriet Jane Scott; Arkansas, United States 
Death*19 December 1949Sulphur, Murray County, Oklahoma, United States 
Burial*December 1949Oak Lawn Cemetery, Sulphur, Murray County, Oklahoma, United States 

Robert Lee Franks

#3450, (15 August 1881 - 14 February 1960)
Robert Lee Franks|b. 15 Aug 1881\nd. 14 Feb 1960|p54.htm#i3450|John Franks|b. 1851\nd. 1926|p47.htm#i3307|Martha Elizabeth Pace|b. 1858\nd. b 1910|p109.htm#i3308|Lemuel Franks|b. 1795\nd. bt 1851 - 1860|p49.htm#i2332|Hulda J. Gann|b. 1810|p81.htm#i2090|||||||
Last EditedFeb 28, 2003
Father*John Franks b. 1851, d. 1926
Mother*Martha Elizabeth Pace b. 1858, d. b 1910
Birth*15 August 1881Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States 
Marriage*Mittie Gregory 
Marriage*Bertha Gray 
Death*14 February 1960Mississippi, United States 

Rosanna Franks

#3454, (March 1885 - )
Rosanna Franks|b. Mar 1885|p54.htm#i3454|John Franks|b. 1851\nd. 1926|p47.htm#i3307|Martha Elizabeth Pace|b. 1858\nd. b 1910|p109.htm#i3308|Lemuel Franks|b. 1795\nd. bt 1851 - 1860|p49.htm#i2332|Hulda J. Gann|b. 1810|p81.htm#i2090|||||||
Last EditedFeb 28, 2003
Father*John Franks b. 1851, d. 1926
Mother*Martha Elizabeth Pace b. 1858, d. b 1910
Birth*March 1885Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States 

Rosie A. Franks

#5174, (November 1889 - )
Rosie A. Franks|b. Nov 1889|p54.htm#i5174|Jessie Rufus Franks|b. 12 Mar 1863\nd. 19 Jun 1942|p47.htm#i4745|Arminda Ella Homer|b. Mar 1873\nd. 12 Jul 1953|p94.htm#i5164|Eli A. Franks|b. 1833\nd. 10 Aug 1884|p42.htm#i3170|Matilda (?)|b. Jun 1830|p6.htm#i3171|||||||
Last EditedFeb 22, 2006
Father*Jessie Rufus Franks b. 12 Mar 1863, d. 19 Jun 1942
Mother*Arminda Ella Homer b. Mar 1873, d. 12 Jul 1953
Birth*November 1889Alabama, United States 
Census2 June 1900Jessie Rufus Franks, AL Marion Co Census 1900; Pikeville, Marion County, Alabama, United States; "Jessie R. Franks", head of HH #12, born Feb. 1866, age 34, married 12 years, born AL, father born AL, mother born GA, farmer, can read and write, owns his farm free of mortgage. Living with him:
Armanda, wife, born Mar. 1873, age 27, married 12 years, has had 6 children, 5 living, born AL, parents born AL, can read and write.
Rosie A., daughter, born Nov. 1889, age 10, born AL, parents born AL, attended school 5 months, can read and write.
Nancy J., daughter, born Sept. 1891, age 8, born AL, parents born AL, attended school 5 months.
Dora E., daughter, born April, 1893, age 7, born AL, parents born AL, attended school 5 months.
Lealor T., daughter, born Sept. 1896, age 3, born AL, parents born AL.
Buddie L., son, born Sept. 1899, age 9 months, born AL, parents born AL. 
Census26 April 1910Jessie Rufus Franks, AL Marion Co Census 1910; Pikeville, Alabama, United States; "Jessie R. Franks", head of HH #76, age 46, married 23 years, born AL, father born AL, mother born GA, farmer, cannot read and write, owns his farm free of mortgage. Living with him:
Armandia E., wife, age 37, married 23 years, has had 9 children, 8 living, born AL, parents born US, can read and write.
Rosa A., daughter, age 19, single, born AL, parents born AL, farm laborer, not attending school, can read and write.
Nancy J., daughter, age 16, born AL, parents born AL, farm laborer, not attending school, can read and write.
Dorah E., daughter, age 15, born AL, parents born AL, farm laborer, attending school, can read and write.
Lela M., daughter, age 12, born AL, parents born AL, attended school.
Buddie L., son, age 9, born AL, parents born AL, attended school.
Johnie B., son, age 6, born AL, parents born AL, attended school.
Birt, son, age 5, born AL, parents born AL.
Lloyd, son, age 2, born AL, parents born AL. 

Roxaney Franks

#5124, (September 1888 - )
Roxaney Franks|b. Sep 1888|p54.htm#i5124|Alvin Newton Franks|b. 30 Apr 1858\nd. 22 May 1920|p37.htm#i3172|Sarah S. (?)|b. Jan 1860\nd. 22 Feb 1911|p8.htm#i4828|Eli A. Franks|b. 1833\nd. 10 Aug 1884|p42.htm#i3170|Matilda (?)|b. Jun 1830|p6.htm#i3171|||||||
Last EditedFeb 4, 2006
Father*Alvin Newton Franks b. 30 Apr 1858, d. 22 May 1920
Mother*Sarah S. (?) b. Jan 1860, d. 22 Feb 1911
Birth*September 1888Alabama, United States 
Census7 June 1900Alvin Newton Franks, AL Marion Co Census 1900; Guin, Marion County, Alabama, United States; "Alvin Franks", HH # 94, living beside George Franks, born April 1855, age 45, married 17 years, born AL, parents born AL, farmer, can read not write, owns his farm free of mortgage. Living with him:
Sarah S., wife, born Jan 1860, age 40, married 17 years, has had 7 children, all living, born AL, parents born AL, cannot read or write.
Cleveland, son, born Sept. 1884, age 15, born AL, parents born AL, farm laborer, attended school 3 months, can read and write.
Clifton, son, born Sept. 1886, age 13, farm laborer, born AL, parents born AL, attended school 3 months, can read and write.
Roxaney, daughter, born Sept. 1888, age 11, at school 6 months, can read and write, born AL, parents born AL.
Pearl, daughter, born Jan. 1891, age 9, born AL, parents born AL, at school 6 months.
Evvie, daughter, born Aug. 1893, age 6, born AL, parents born AL.
Arry, daughter, born Feb. 1897, age 3, born AL, parents born AL.
?, son, born Dec. 1899, age 6 months, born AL, parents born AL. 

Roxey Ann Franks

#2087, (1845 - )
Roxey Ann Franks|b. 1845|p54.htm#i2087|Elisha D. Franks|b. Dec 1820|p42.htm#i2272|Pheribee (?)|b. bt 1818 - 1820\nd. b 1900|p7.htm#i2085|Elisha Franks|b. 1802\nd. Oct 1859|p42.htm#i2263|Panina (?)|b. c 1805|p7.htm#i2264|||||||
Last EditedJun 27, 2004
Father*Elisha D. Franks b. Dec 1820
Mother*Pheribee (?) b. bt 1818 - 1820, d. b 1900
Birth*1845Alabama, United States 
Cen-Enum*3 November 1850AL Marion Co Census 1850; Beat #5, Marion County, Alabama, United States; Roxey Ann Franks, age 5, born AL, living with parents, Elisha and Pheniba, and 2 siblings. 
Witness: Elisha D. Franks
Cen-Enum*21 June 1860AL Marion Co Census 1860; Aston's Store P. O., Marion County, Alabama, United States; "Roxannah Franks", white, female, age16, domestic work, born AL, attended school. Living with parents and 6 siblings. 
Witness: Elisha D. Franks

Roy Robert Franks

#3344, (11 July 1911 - 6 February 1998)
Roy Robert Franks|b. 11 Jul 1911\nd. 6 Feb 1998|p54.htm#i3344|William Henry Franks|b. 29 Oct 1873\nd. 24 Oct 1945|p58.htm#i155|Sarah Rosie Jane Smith|b. Jun 1877\nd. 11 Mar 1946|p116.htm#i2955|John W. Franks|b. 13 Sep 1843\nd. 12 Mar 1930|p48.htm#i134|Mary A. Langston|b. 12 Mar 1842\nd. 21 Jul 1909|p97.htm#i145|||||||
Last EditedFeb 21, 2003
Relationship2nd cousin of Zela Naomi Franks
Father*William Henry Franks b. 29 Oct 1873, d. 24 Oct 1945
Mother*Sarah Rosie Jane Smith b. Jun 1877, d. 11 Mar 1946
Birth*11 July 1911Salem, Fulton County, Arkansas, United States 
Death*6 February 1998 

Rubee Lee Franks

#2482, (18 December 1904 - 6 October 1906)
Rubee Lee Franks|b. 18 Dec 1904\nd. 6 Oct 1906|p54.htm#i2482|J. M. Franks||p45.htm#i2479|R. L. (?)||p8.htm#i2480|||||||||||||
Last EditedApr 3, 2002
Father*J. M. Franks
Mother*R. L. (?)
Birth*18 December 1904 
Death*6 October 1906 Witness: J. M. Franks
Witness: R. L. (?)
Burial*October 1906Keys Cemetery, Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States 

Rubie Lee Franks

#3407, (18 December 1904 - 6 October 1906)
Rubie Lee Franks|b. 18 Dec 1904\nd. 6 Oct 1906|p54.htm#i3407|James Morrow Franks|b. 5 Jan 1880\nd. 12 Sep 1947|p46.htm#i2466|Rose Lean Murphy|b. 16 Feb 1885\nd. 7 Oct 1919|p109.htm#i2467|Peter F. Franks|b. 1845\nd. 5 Apr 1910|p53.htm#i2100|July A. Pace|b. 1843\nd. 17 Apr 1896|p109.htm#i3303|||||||
Last EditedFeb 21, 2003
Father*James Morrow Franks b. 5 Jan 1880, d. 12 Sep 1947
Mother*Rose Lean Murphy b. 16 Feb 1885, d. 7 Oct 1919
Birth*18 December 1904Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States 
Death*6 October 1906 Witness: Rose Lean Murphy
Witness: James Morrow Franks

Ruth Franks

#3403, (1904 - )
Ruth Franks|b. 1904|p54.htm#i3403|Henry Lee Franks|b. 17 Dec 1877\nd. 16 Jan 1968|p44.htm#i2532|Elena Curry Gilton|b. 24 Dec 1878\nd. 19 Apr 1948|p90.htm#i3401|Peter F. Franks|b. 1845\nd. 5 Apr 1910|p53.htm#i2100|July A. Pace|b. 1843\nd. 17 Apr 1896|p109.htm#i3303|||||||
Last EditedFeb 21, 2003
Father*Henry Lee Franks b. 17 Dec 1877, d. 16 Jan 1968
Mother*Elena Curry Gilton b. 24 Dec 1878, d. 19 Apr 1948
Birth*1904 

Ruth Muralyne Franks

#2672, (21 April 1925 - )
Ruth Muralyne Franks|b. 21 Apr 1925|p54.htm#i2672|Nathan Thompson Franks|b. 5 Feb 1896\nd. 6 Mar 1982|p52.htm#i103|Beulah Virginia Nunn|b. 31 Aug 1898\nd. 1 Sep 1971|p109.htm#i104|Robert H. Franks|b. 27 Sep 1866\nd. 3 Aug 1929|p54.htm#i98|Laura A. Wolverton|b. 27 Feb 1869\nd. 29 Dec 1917|p125.htm#i99|John L. Nunn||p109.htm#i2786|Exa L. Heathcoat||p94.htm#i2787|
Last EditedJun 14, 2002
Relationship1st cousin of Zela Naomi Franks
Father*Nathan Thompson Franks b. 5 Feb 1896, d. 6 Mar 1982
Mother*Beulah Virginia Nunn b. 31 Aug 1898, d. 1 Sep 1971
Birth*21 April 1925Erick, Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States 
Census7 April 1930(Head of Household) Nathan Thompson Franks, Beulah Virginia Nunn; 203 South Austin, Shamrock, Wheeler County, Texas, USA; "Nath J. Franks", head, age 33, owned home, value $1500, born Texas, parents born Arkansas, manager at furniture store (along with brother Barrett);
"Buelah", wife age 31 (supplied census information), born Arkansas, father born North Carolina, mother born, Tennessee;
"Joyce", daughter age 8, born Texas;
"Ruth", daughter age 4, born Oklahoma. 
Census18 April 1940(Head of Household) Nathan Thompson Franks, Beulah Virginia Nunn; 217 North Texas, Shamrock, Wheeler County, Texas, USA;
Beulah provided the census information. They were renting, paying $13/month, lived in Shamrock in 1935.
"Nath T. Franks", head age 43, education 1 year high school, born Texas, currently employed, worked 70 hours the week of March 24-30, waiter in a cafe, worked 52 weeks last year, income $864;
"Beulah", wife age 41, education high school 2 years, forn Arkansas, employed as laundress in a steam laundry, worked 48 hours the designated March week, worked 52 weeks in 1939, income $528;
"Ruth", daughter age 14, completed 7th grade, born Oklahoma;
"Joyce Greenhouse", daughter age 18, born Oklahoma, education 4 years high school, had been married ("M" marked out). 
Married Name21 December 1943Mantooth 
Marriage*21 December 1943Randolph Aaron Mantooth; Lucedale, George County, Mississippi, United States 
Residence*11 March 19761633A Patio Terrace, Arlington, Texas, United States 
(Witness) Death11 April 1976Randolph Aaron Mantooth; McLean, Gray County, Texas, United States 
Married NameNutt 
Marriage*Hollis Nutt; Ended in divorce. 
Married NameTurner 
Marriage*Kenneth Turner; Ended in divorce. 

Family

Randolph Aaron Mantooth b. 24 Apr 1921, d. 11 Apr 1976
Marriage*21 December 1943Randolph Aaron Mantooth; Lucedale, Mississippi, United States 
Child 1.Baby Mantooth (2 Nov 1948 - 3 Nov 1948)

Sallie Franks

#3452, (March 1883 - )
Sallie Franks|b. Mar 1883|p54.htm#i3452|John Franks|b. 1851\nd. 1926|p47.htm#i3307|Martha Elizabeth Pace|b. 1858\nd. b 1910|p109.htm#i3308|Lemuel Franks|b. 1795\nd. bt 1851 - 1860|p49.htm#i2332|Hulda J. Gann|b. 1810|p81.htm#i2090|||||||
Last EditedFeb 28, 2003
Father*John Franks b. 1851, d. 1926
Mother*Martha Elizabeth Pace b. 1858, d. b 1910
Birth*March 1883Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States 
Married NameWare 
Marriage*John W. Ware 

Sam Franks

#2519
Last EditedApr 3, 2002
Marriage*Ella (?) 
(Witness) Death16 December 1954Jerry Keith Franks 

Family

Ella (?)
Child 1.Jerry Keith Franks (12 Dec 1954 - 16 Dec 1954)

Sam Franks

#2537
Last EditedApr 3, 2002
Marriage*Cynthia (?) 

Samuel H. Franks

#2102, (15 June 1849 - 28 August 1920)
Samuel H. Franks|b. 15 Jun 1849\nd. 28 Aug 1920|p54.htm#i2102|Lemuel Franks|b. 1795\nd. bt 1851 - 1860|p49.htm#i2332|Hulda Jane Gann|b. 1810|p81.htm#i2090|||||||||||||
Last EditedJul 1, 2004
Father*Lemuel Franks b. 1795, d. bt 1851 - 1860
Mother*Hulda Jane Gann b. 1810
Birth*15 June 1849Marion County, Alabama, United States; 1850 census would put birthdate in 1848, however 1900 and 1910 census would put it in 1849. 
Cen-Enum*3 November 1850AL Marion Co Census 1850; Beat #5, Marion County, Alabama, United States; Samuel, 2, male, born AL, living with parents and 12 siblings. 
Witness: Lemuel Franks
Cen-Enum*11 July 1860AL Marion Co Census 1860; Aston's Store P. O., Marion County, Alabama, United States; "Samuel Franks", white, male, age 10, born AL, living with his mother and 5 siblings. 
Witness: Hulda Jane Gann
Marriage*circa 1870Cynthia Wiginton; Alabama, United States 
(Witness) Deathcirca 1875Johnny Franks; McNairy County, Tennessee, United States 
Death*28 August 1920Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States 

Family

Cynthia Wiginton b. 6 Jun 1845, d. 15 Jul 1925
Children 1.Johnny Franks (c 1871 - c 1875)
 2.Mary Franks (1872 - )
 3.Sarah E. Franks (1876 - )
 4.James M. Franks (30 Jun 1878 - 4 Dec 1938)
 5.Thomas Richard Franks (29 Jul 1880 - 6 Apr 1960)

Samuel Mansfield Franks

#2835, (8 February 1880 - 11 August 1946)
Samuel Mansfield Franks|b. 8 Feb 1880\nd. 11 Aug 1946|p54.htm#i2835|William M. Franks|b. Mar 1841\nd. 27 Dec 1911|p58.htm#i2098|Margaret Caroline McGowen|b. May 1843\nd. 1909|p104.htm#i3287|Lemuel Franks|b. 1795\nd. bt 1851 - 1860|p49.htm#i2332|Hulda J. Gann|b. 1810|p81.htm#i2090|||||||
Last EditedFeb 16, 2003
Father*William M. Franks b. Mar 1841, d. 27 Dec 1911
Mother*Margaret Caroline McGowen b. May 1843, d. 1909
Birth*8 February 1880Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States 
Marriage*26 April 1903Isabelle Thomas; Mississippi, United States 
Death*11 August 1946Fulton, Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States 
ObituaryAugust 1946Itawamba County Times, Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States; Funeral services for S.M. Franks of Fulton were held Monday afternoon at 2:30 at the Walton's Cemetery with Rev. I.K. Boyett, pastor of the Fawn Grove Freewill Baptist Church in charge. Mr. Franks was 66 years of age. Although Mr. Franks had been in failing health for some time, he was not in serious condition until about an hour before his death. He death which came at 9 am Sunday morning was attributed to heart trouble. A farmer throughout his active years, the deceased brought his family to Fulton about seven years ago. Although not a member of any denomination, Mr. Franks preferred the Freewill Baptist beliefs, and held close to the tenents of his faith. He is survived by his wife, 4 sons, Jack, Elvin, Alvin and Charles B., and two daughters, Mrs. Lola Mae Mears and Miss Lorene Franks all of Fulton. Hawkins and Son funeral directors, were in charge of the arrangements.
 

Family

Isabelle Thomas b. 18 May 1887, d. 16 Sep 1971
Children 1.Walter Jack Franks (1905 - )
 2.Lorene Franks

Samuel W. Franks

#1889, (1881 - )
Last EditedDec 31, 2001
Birth*1881Arkansas, United States 
Marriage*1901Phoebe (?); Arkansas, United States 
Cen-Head*20 April 1910AR Izard Co Census 1910; Enumeration District 56, Union Township, Izard County, Arkansas, United States; Samuel W., head of HH#111, 29, married 9 yrs, born in AR, birthplace of parents UN, farmer on a general farm, on his own account, owns his farm, mortgaged, can read and write. Living with him is his wife and three daughters. 
Witness: Phoebe (?)
Witness: Lettie Franks

Family

Phoebe (?) b. 1883
Child 1.Lettie Franks (1902 - )

Sanford L. Franks

#3124, (November 1893 - )
Sanford L. Franks|b. Nov 1893|p54.htm#i3124|Isaac Lemuel Franks|b. 14 Mar 1852\nd. 10 Jul 1932|p45.htm#i138|Mary Louise Shipley|b. Apr 1853|p115.htm#i1106|Oliver Franks|b. Jan 1819\nd. a 1900|p52.htm#i125|Cynthia Gann|b. Oct 1822\nd. a 1900|p80.htm#i126|||||||
Last EditedJan 23, 2003
Relationship1st cousin 1 time removed of Zela Naomi Franks
Father*Isaac Lemuel Franks b. 14 Mar 1852, d. 10 Jul 1932
Mother*Mary Louise Shipley b. Apr 1853
Birth*November 1893Texas, United States; 1920 census would put birthdate in Jan. of 1893 or earlier. 
Cen-Enum*23 June 1900TX Caldwell Co Census 1900; Caldwell County, Texas, United States; "Sanford Franks", son of Isaac, white, male, born Nov. 1893, age 6, single, born TX, did not attend school any months, can speak English. Living with parents and 7 siblings. 
Witness: Isaac Lemuel Franks
Cen-Enum*23 April 1910TX Caldwell Co Census 1910; Texas, United States; "Sanford L. Franks", son of Isaac L., male, single, age 16, born TX, father AL, mother MO, farm laborer on the home farm, can read and write English, attended school. Living with parents and 4 siblings. 
Witness: Isaac Lemuel Franks
Marriage*circa 1912Fannie (?) 
Cen-Head*16 January 1920TX Caldwell Co Census 1920; Texas, United States; "S. L. Franks", HH #114, owns his own farm free of mortgage, living close to brothers, Jessie and Allie. White, male, age 27, marrried, can read, write, and speak English, born TX, father AR, mother MO. Living with wife and son. 
Witness: Fannie (?)
Cen-Enum16 January 1920Fannie (?), TX Caldwell Co Census 1920; Texas, United States; "Fannie Franks", wife of S. L. Franks, white, female, age 25, born TX, father born TX, mother born AL, can read, write, and speak English, living with husband and son. 
Cen-Head*June 1930TX Caldwell Co Census 1930; Lockhart, Caldwell County, Texas, United States; "Sanford Franks", HH #634, rents his house, value $18. White, male, age 37, married at 19, can read and write English, born TX, father Ar, mother MO. Works as a truck driver on the county roads, currently working, did not serve in a war. Living with wife and son and a boarder, Ruby New. 
Witness: Fannie (?)
Cen-EnumJune 1930Fannie (?), TX Caldwell Co Census 1930; Lockhart, Texas, United States; "Fannie Franks", wife of Sanford, white, female, age 35, married at 17, can read and write English, born TX, father TX, mother TN. Living with husband, son, and a boarder. 

Sara Frances Franks

#3299, (September 1871 - 1949)
Sara Frances Franks|b. Sep 1871\nd. 1949|p54.htm#i3299|William M. Franks|b. Mar 1841\nd. 27 Dec 1911|p58.htm#i2098|Margaret Caroline McGowen|b. May 1843\nd. 1909|p104.htm#i3287|Lemuel Franks|b. 1795\nd. bt 1851 - 1860|p49.htm#i2332|Hulda J. Gann|b. 1810|p81.htm#i2090|||||||
Last EditedFeb 16, 2003
Father*William M. Franks b. Mar 1841, d. 27 Dec 1911
Mother*Margaret Caroline McGowen b. May 1843, d. 1909
Birth*September 1871Marion County, Alabama, United States 
Married Name19 December 1888Cates 
Marriage*19 December 1888Noah C. Cates; Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States 
Death*1949Mississippi, United States 

Family

Noah C. Cates b. Mar 1852, d. 12 Apr 1936
Children 1.David Cates (7 Mar 1895 - 3 Nov 1974)
 2.Cullin Cates (1898 - )
 3.Hollis Cates (1903 - )
 4.Curtis Cates (1909 - )

Sarah Franks

#2095, (1838 - 1863)
Sarah Franks|b. 1838\nd. 1863|p54.htm#i2095|Lemuel Franks|b. 1795\nd. bt 1851 - 1860|p49.htm#i2332|Unknown (?)|b. bt 1791 - 1800\nd. c 1840|p9.htm#i2333|||||||||||||
Last EditedFeb 21, 2003
Father*Lemuel Franks b. 1795, d. bt 1851 - 1860
Mother*Unknown (?) b. bt 1791 - 1800, d. c 1840
Birth*1838Marion County, Alabama, United States 
Cen-Enum*3 November 1850AL Marion Co Census 1850; Beat #5, Marion County, Alabama, United States; Sarah, 12, female, born AL, living with parents and 12 siblings. 
Witness: Lemuel Franks
Married Namecirca 1857Cooksey 
Marriage*circa 1857Enoch C. Cooksey 
Death*1863Corinth, Mississippi, United States; of smallpox on a riverboat trip that she went on with her brother, William, and her children. 

Family

Enoch C. Cooksey b. 1835, d. 22 Feb 1863
Children 1.Sarah Jane Cooksey (1858 - c 1867)
 2.Cynthia Catherine Cooksey (1859 - 2 Nov 1932)
 3.James W. Cooksey (1860 - c 1863)

Sarah A. Franks

#1646, (circa 1829 - )
Sarah A. Franks|b. c 1829|p54.htm#i1646|Leven Franks|b. 1807|p49.htm#i2289|Mary Cook|b. 1808\nd. a 1870|p30.htm#i2290||||Mary (?)|b. 1772\nd. a 1860|p6.htm#i3182|||||||
Last EditedFeb 17, 2002
Father*Leven Franks b. 1807
Mother*Mary Cook b. 1808, d. a 1870
Birth*circa 1829 
Married Name26 March 1850McNice 
Marriage*26 March 1850William McNice; Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States 

Sarah A. Franks

#2188, (circa 1845 - )
Last EditedFeb 6, 2002
Birth*circa 1845 
Married Name8 February 1865McDonald 
Marriage*8 February 1865Peter McDonald; Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States 

Sarah A. Franks

#3175, (1870 - )
Sarah A. Franks|b. 1870|p54.htm#i3175|Smith Franks|b. c 1835|p55.htm#i2182|Kaziah C. Gann|b. 1844|p84.htm#i2183|Leven Franks|b. 1807|p49.htm#i2289|Mary Cook|b. 1808\nd. a 1870|p30.htm#i2290|||||||
Last EditedJan 1, 2003
Father*Smith Franks b. c 1835
Mother*Kaziah C. Gann b. 1844
Birth*1870United States 
Cen-Enum*11 June 1880AR Sevier Co Census 1880; Sevier County, Arkansas, United States; "Sarah A. Franks", daughter of Smith Franks, white, female, age 10, single, attended school, cannot read or write, born AL, parents born AL. Living with parents and 5 siblings. 
Witness: Smith Franks

Sarah A. Franks

#5235, (circa 1863 - )
Sarah A. Franks|b. c 1863|p54.htm#i5235|Jacob F. Franks|b. c 1830|p46.htm#i1660|Elizabeth McWilliams|b. c 1840|p107.htm#i1661|Leven Franks|b. 1807|p49.htm#i2289|Mary Cook|b. 1808\nd. a 1870|p30.htm#i2290|||||||
Last EditedMar 5, 2006
Father*Jacob F. Franks b. c 1830
Mother*Elizabeth McWilliams b. c 1840
Birth*circa 1863Mississippi, United States 
Census21 July 1870Jacob F. Franks, TX Henderson Co Census 1870; Athens P.O., Henderson County, Texas, United States; "Jacob Franks", HH #189, age 35, born MS, farm laborer, cannot read or write. Living with him:
Elizabeth, age 30, born MS, keeping house, cannot read or write.
Smith, male, age 13, born MS, cannot read or write, farm laborer.
Tennessee, male, age 11, born MS, cannot read or write.
John W., age 9, born MS.
Sarah A., age 7, born MS. 

Sarah E. Franks

#156, (April 1877 - 1956)
Sarah E. Franks|b. Apr 1877\nd. 1956|p54.htm#i156|John Wesley Franks|b. 13 Sep 1843\nd. 12 Mar 1930|p48.htm#i134|Mary Ann Langston|b. 12 Mar 1842\nd. 21 Jul 1909|p97.htm#i145|Oliver Franks|b. Jan 1819\nd. a 1900|p52.htm#i125|Cynthia Gann|b. Oct 1822\nd. a 1900|p80.htm#i126|John Langston|b. 1820\nd. 1856|p96.htm#i146|Rebecca J. (?)|b. 1 Apr 1825\nd. 7 Nov 1905|p8.htm#i147|
Last EditedFeb 16, 2003
Relationship1st cousin 1 time removed of Zela Naomi Franks
Father*John Wesley Franks b. 13 Sep 1843, d. 12 Mar 1930
Mother*Mary Ann Langston b. 12 Mar 1842, d. 21 Jul 1909
Birth*April 1877Arkansas, United States 
Cen-Enum*1 June 1880AR Izard Co Census 1880; Enumeration District 81, Newburg, Izard County, Arkansas, United States; Sarah, daughter of John and Mary Franks, age 4, born in AR, father in AL, mother in AR. 
Witness: John Wesley Franks
Cen-Enum*18 June 1900AR Fulton Co Census 1900; Fulton County, Arkansas, United States; "Sarah E. Franks", daughter of John W. , born April 1877, age 23, single, born AR, father AL, mother AR, can read, write, and speak English. Living with parents, 2 siblings, and one niece. 
Witness: John Wesley Franks
Married NameRaney 
Marriage*Henry E. Raney 
Death*1956Arkansas, United States 
Burial*1956Salem, Fulton County, Arkansas, United States 

Sarah E. Franks

#3442, (1876 - )
Sarah E. Franks|b. 1876|p54.htm#i3442|Samuel H. Franks|b. 15 Jun 1849\nd. 28 Aug 1920|p54.htm#i2102|Cynthia Wiginton|b. 6 Jun 1845\nd. 15 Jul 1925|p121.htm#i3306|Lemuel Franks|b. 1795\nd. bt 1851 - 1860|p49.htm#i2332|Hulda J. Gann|b. 1810|p81.htm#i2090|||||||
Last EditedFeb 28, 2003
Father*Samuel H. Franks b. 15 Jun 1849, d. 28 Aug 1920
Mother*Cynthia Wiginton b. 6 Jun 1845, d. 15 Jul 1925
Birth*1876Tennessee, United States 
Death*Alcorn County, Mississippi, United States 
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