Ancestors of the Franks and Carder Families of Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas

Unknown Franks

#2321, (between 1811 and 1815 - )

Unknown Franks|b. bt 1811 - 1815|p57.htm#i2321|Lemuel Franks|b. c 1785|p49.htm#i478|Nancy (?)|b. c 1787|p7.htm#i479|||||||||||||

Last Edited

Feb 24, 2002

Father*

Lemuel Franks b. c 1785

Mother*

Nancy (?) b. c 1787

Birth*

between 1811 and 1815

Unknown Franks

#2849, (between 1811 and 1820 - )

Unknown Franks|b. bt 1811 - 1820|p57.htm#i2849|Elijah S. Franks|b. 1798\nd. bt 1860 - 1870|p42.htm#i2104|Nancy (?)|b. 1796|p7.htm#i2105|||||||||||||

Last Edited

Oct 13, 2002

Father*

Elijah S. Franks b. 1798, d. bt 1860 - 1870

Mother*

Nancy (?) b. 1796

Birth*

between 1811 and 1820

Unknown Franks

#3099, (after 1860 - before 1900)

Unknown Franks|b. a 1860\nd. b 1900|p57.htm#i3099|William David Franks|b. Sep 1841|p57.htm#i133|Virginia A. (?)|b. 27 Jul 1841\nd. 30 Jul 1933|p9.htm#i1104|Oliver Franks|b. Jan 1819\nd. a 1900|p52.htm#i125|Cynthia Gann|b. Oct 1822\nd. a 1900|p80.htm#i126|||||||

Last Edited

Sep 10, 2005

Relationship

1st cousin 1 time removed of Zela Naomi Franks

Father*

William David Franks b. Sep 1841

Mother*

Virginia A. (?) b. 27 Jul 1841, d. 30 Jul 1933

Birth*

after 1860

Death*

before 1900

Witness: William David Franks

Unknown Franks

#3102, (after 1893 - before 1900)

Unknown Franks|b. a 1893\nd. b 1900|p57.htm#i3102|Oliver Samuel Franks|b. 16 Oct 1874\nd. 30 Sep 1960|p53.htm#i1895|Ada M. Jenkins|b. 27 Dec 1877\nd. 18 Aug 1950|p95.htm#i1896|Jeremiah T. Franks|b. 6 Feb 1848\nd. 21 Mar 1927|p47.htm#i136|Mary R. Rader|b. 8 Oct 1850\nd. 17 Nov 1904|p112.htm#i1084|||||||

Last Edited

Dec 11, 2002

Relationship

2nd cousin of Zela Naomi Franks

Father*

Oliver Samuel Franks b. 16 Oct 1874, d. 30 Sep 1960

Mother*

Ada M. Jenkins b. 27 Dec 1877, d. 18 Aug 1950

Birth*

after 1893

Death*

before 1900

Witness: Oliver Samuel Franks

Unknown Franks

#3103, (after 1893 - before 1900)

Unknown Franks|b. a 1893\nd. b 1900|p57.htm#i3103|Oliver Samuel Franks|b. 16 Oct 1874\nd. 30 Sep 1960|p53.htm#i1895|Ada M. Jenkins|b. 27 Dec 1877\nd. 18 Aug 1950|p95.htm#i1896|Jeremiah T. Franks|b. 6 Feb 1848\nd. 21 Mar 1927|p47.htm#i136|Mary R. Rader|b. 8 Oct 1850\nd. 17 Nov 1904|p112.htm#i1084|||||||

Last Edited

Dec 11, 2002

Relationship

2nd cousin of Zela Naomi Franks

Father*

Oliver Samuel Franks b. 16 Oct 1874, d. 30 Sep 1960

Mother*

Ada M. Jenkins b. 27 Dec 1877, d. 18 Aug 1950

Birth*

after 1893

Death*

before 1900

Witness: Oliver Samuel Franks

Unknown Franks

#3425, ( - before 1900)

Unknown Franks|d. b 1900|p57.htm#i3425|James Lemuel Franks|b. Sep 1868\nd. 1917|p46.htm#i3416|Rebecca Murphy|b. 1868\nd. 1939|p109.htm#i3419|Jeremiah M. Franks|b. 1847|p47.htm#i2478|Nancy Cagle|b. 1848|p19.htm#i3305|||||||

Last Edited

Feb 28, 2003

Father*

James Lemuel Franks b. Sep 1868, d. 1917

Mother*

Rebecca Murphy b. 1868, d. 1939

Birth*

Death*

before 1900

Witness: James Lemuel Franks
Witness: Rebecca Murphy

Velton O. Franks

#2450, (13 September 1909 - 8 October 1962)

Last Edited

Apr 1, 2002

Birth*

13 September 1909

Marriage*

Azilee (?)

Death*

8 October 1962

Burial*

October 1962

Hilcrest Masonic Cemetery, Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States; beside his wife, Azilee.

Verna Franks

#3370, (20 April 1910 - 22 November 1979)

Verna Franks|b. 20 Apr 1910\nd. 22 Nov 1979|p57.htm#i3370|Thomas Walker Franks|b. 30 Jun 1878\nd. 5 Jul 1947|p56.htm#i2834|Sarah Jane Sheffield|b. 3 Mar 1875\nd. 20 Mar 1964|p115.htm#i3301|William M. Franks|b. Mar 1841\nd. 27 Dec 1911|p58.htm#i2098|Margaret C. McGowen|b. May 1843\nd. 1909|p104.htm#i3287|||||||

Last Edited

Feb 21, 2003

Father*

Thomas Walker Franks b. 30 Jun 1878, d. 5 Jul 1947

Mother*

Sarah Jane Sheffield b. 3 Mar 1875, d. 20 Mar 1964

Birth*

20 April 1910

Married Name

Harris

Marriage*

Clinton Harris

Married Name

Shaw

Marriage*

Hoyt Shaw

Married Name

Fennell

Marriage*

Orville Fennell

Death*

22 November 1979

Virginia A. Franks

#1923, (1876 - )

Last Edited

Feb 15, 2003

Relationship

1st cousin 2 times removed of Zela Naomi Franks

Father*

Lemuel Franks b. c 1834, d. bt 1875 - 1878

Mother*

Martha E. Rader b. 1836, d. b 1880

Birth*

1876

Arkansas, United States

Cen-Enum*

30 June 1880

AR Izard Co Census 1880; Enumeration District 80, Union, Izard County, Arkansas, United States; Virginia A., age 4, niece of Oliver Franks, orphan, born in AR, mother in AL, father in MS. I'm not sure whose daughter she is since both of Oliver's brothers died before her birthdate. Could be daughter of one of his sister's in which case her surname would not be Franks.
Witness: Oliver Franks

Voet Embrey Franks

#1925, (5 December 1882 - 31 December 1951)

Last Edited

Mar 25, 2005

Relationship

1st cousin 1 time removed of Zela Naomi Franks

Father*

Jeremiah Thomas Franks b. 6 Feb 1848, d. 21 Mar 1927

Mother*

Mary Rebecca Rader b. 8 Oct 1850, d. 17 Nov 1904

Birth*

5 December 1882

Arkansas, United States

Birth-Alt.

5 December 1883

This is the date on a published transcription of the cemetery stone.

Cen-Enum*

11 June 1900

TX Caldwell Co Census 1900; Caldwell County, Texas, United States; "Voet E. Franks", son of Jerry T., white, male, born Dec. 1882, single, age 17, born AR, father AL, mother MS, farm laborer, can read, write, and speak English. Living with parents and 2 siblings.
Witness: Jeremiah Thomas Franks

Marriage*

Lois O. Duke

(Witness) Death

28 December 1918

Lois O. Duke

Death*

31 December 1951

Mannsville, Johnston County, Oklahoma, United States

Burial*

January 1952

Mannsville Cemetery, Mannsville, Johnston County, Oklahoma, United States

Walter B. Franks

#5204, (March 1893 - )

Last Edited

Feb 24, 2006

Birth*

March 1893

Alabama, United States

Census

20 June 1900

Elisha F. Franks, AL Marion Co Census 1900; Pearce's Mill, Marion County, Alabama, United States; "Elisha F. Franks", HH #222, born March 1844, age 56, married 31 years, born AL, parents born TN, farmer, owns his farm free of mortgage, cannot read and write. Living close to some of his children. Living with him:
Delila., wife, born Jan. 1835, age 65, married 31 years, has had 5 children, 4 are living, born GA, parents born SC, cannot read and write.
Marrtha J., daughter, born Mar. 1869, age 31, single, born AL, father born AL, mother born GA, farm laborer, can read and write.
Walter B., nephew, born March 1893, age 7, born AL, parents born AL.

Walter Jack Franks

#3378, (1905 - )

Walter Jack Franks|b. 1905|p57.htm#i3378|Samuel Mansfield Franks|b. 8 Feb 1880\nd. 11 Aug 1946|p54.htm#i2835|Isabelle Thomas|b. 18 May 1887\nd. 16 Sep 1971|p118.htm#i3302|William M. Franks|b. Mar 1841\nd. 27 Dec 1911|p58.htm#i2098|Margaret C. McGowen|b. May 1843\nd. 1909|p104.htm#i3287|||||||

Last Edited

Dec 31, 2005

Father*

Samuel Mansfield Franks b. 8 Feb 1880, d. 11 Aug 1946

Mother*

Isabelle Thomas b. 18 May 1887, d. 16 Sep 1971

Birth*

1905

Mississippi, United States

Walter Robert Franks

#101, (17 December 1891 - 17 August 1968)

Last Edited

Dec 5, 2002

Relationship

Uncle of Zela Naomi Franks

Father*

Robert Henry Franks b. 27 Sep 1866, d. 3 Aug 1929

Mother*

Laura Alice Wolverton b. 27 Feb 1869, d. 29 Dec 1917

Birth*

17 December 1891

Newburg, Izard County, Arkansas, United States

Cen-Enum*

12 June 1900

AR Izard Co Census 1900; Dwelling #58, Newburg Township, Izard County, Arkansas, United States; born in Dec 1891 in AR, both parents from AR. He is listed as "Robert W."

Cen-Enum*

19 April 1910

AR Izard Co Census 1910; Enumeration District 54, Newhope Township, Izard County, Arkansas, United States; 18, single, born in AR, parents born in AR, working as a farm laborer on the home farm, can read and write.

Marriage*

circa 1918

Pearl A. (?)

Cen-Head*

20 February 1920

TX Childress Co Census 1920; Enumeration District 24, Arlie, Childress County, Arkansas, United States; Walter B., living next door to William B. Franks, his brother. He is renting HH#86, is 28, married, can read and write, and was born in AR as were his parents, farmer.
Witness: Pearl A. (?)

Residence*

1965

Wellington, Collingsworth County, Texas, United States

Death*

17 August 1968

Burial*

August 1968

Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Wellington, Collingsworth County, Texas, United States; Section 4, Row 8.

Wanda Jeanne Franks

#123, (11 February 1930 - 11 December 2012)

Last Edited

Feb 5, 2013

Relationship

Sister of Zela Naomi Franks

Father*

William Barrett Franks b. 6 Jan 1887, d. 8 Apr 1965

Mother*

Flora B. Carder b. 9 Nov 1888, d. 20 Aug 1988

Married Name

Williams

Birth*

11 February 1930

Shamrock, Wheeler County, Texas, United States

Census

7 April 1930

(Head of Household) William Barrett Franks, Flora B. Carder; 209 South Austin, Shamrock, Wheeler County, Texas, USA; "William B Franks", head, owned home, value $2000, owned radio set, age 43, born Arkansas, parents born Arkansas, managing furniture store (along with brother Nath who lived nearby);
"Flora", wife (supplied census information), age 41, born Arkansas, father born Tennessee, mother born Arkansas;
"Lloyd", son age 17, single, born Arkansas, laborer in furniture store;
"O. B.", son age 10, born Texas;
"Melba", daughter age 8, born Texas;
"Harold", son age 5, born Oklahoma;
"Eulon R.", son age 3, born Texas;
"Wanda J.", daughter age 2 months, born Texas.
Living adjacent were Barrett's and Flora's son Eck and wife Mildred, and Barrett's brother Nath and family.

Census

12 April 1940

(Head of Household) William Barrett Franks, Flora B. Carder; 303 South Wall, Shamrock, Wheeler County, Texas, USA;
Flora provided the information, see attached census sheet. The family rented, paying $10/month, had lived in Shamrock in 1935, years of education not listed.
"William Barrett Franks", head, age 53, born Texas, occupation carpenter, building construction, employed 27 weeks in 1939, income $486;
"Flora", wife, age 51, born Arkansas;
"Melba", daughter age 18, not employed so far this year, seeking work, had done some work as a housekeeper in a private home in the prior year;
"Harold", son age 15, born Oklahoma, attending school;
"Eulon Ray", son age 12, born Texas, attending school;
"Wanda Jean", daughter age 10, attending school.

Their son Raymond Lloyd and wife Mary lived in the same house, listed as a separate household.

Marriage*

Everett Newell Williams

Residence

1965

Pasadena, Harris County, Texas, United States

Residence*

1988

Pasadena, Texas, United States

Death*

11 December 2012

Pasadena, Harris County, Texas, USA; "WANDA JEANNE WILLIAMS passed away December 11 at Methodist Hospital in Houston, TX. She was born February 11, 1930 in Shamrock, TX. She is the eleventh child of Mr. & Mrs. William Barrett Franks. She was a very active charter member of Central Assembly of God Church for 60 years.

She dedicated her entire life and heart to the Lord. She was a devoted wife and mother with a heart of gold. Her favorite pastimes were spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grands, working in the yard and reading.

Survived by: son, Tony Williams; daughter, Renee and husband Paul Couchenour. Grandchildren: Eric Couchenour; John Pate and fiancée Karen; Ric Williams and wife Cami; Jeff Williams; and six great grandchildren. Sister-in-law, Frankie Franks; Brother-in-law, Arlice Williams, Brother-in-law Joe Miller, and Sister-in-law Opal Franks, numerous nieces and nephews and blessed with a multitude of friends."

Watson Franks

#2501, (11 November 1868 - 9 September 1945)

Last Edited

Apr 3, 2002

Birth*

11 November 1868

Death*

9 September 1945

Burial*

September 1945

Ridge Cemetery, Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States

Wiley Lander Franks

#5212, (August 1899 - )

Wiley Lander Franks|b. Aug 1899|p57.htm#i5212|Meredith C. Franks|b. May 1872|p51.htm#i4747|Martha J. Green (?)|b. Aug 1874\nd. bt 1900 - 1904|p3.htm#i5163|Eli A. Franks|b. 1833\nd. 10 Aug 1884|p42.htm#i3170|Matilda (?)|b. Jun 1830|p6.htm#i3171|||||||

Last Edited

Feb 26, 2006

Father*

Meredith C. Franks b. May 1872

Mother*

Martha J. Green (?) b. Aug 1874, d. bt 1900 - 1904

Birth*

August 1899

Alabama, United States

Census

8 June 1900

Meredith C. Franks, AL Marion Co Census 1900; Guin, Marion County, Alabama, United States; "Meredith Franks", HH #125, born May 1872, age 28, married 10 years, born AL, parents born AL, farmer, cannot read or write, owns his farm free of mortgage. Living with him:
Martha J., wife, born August 1874, age 25, married 10 years, has had 2 children, both living, born AL, parents born AL, not read or write.
Flora E., daughter, born Sept. 1892, age 7, born AL, parents born AL, at school.
Wiley L., son, born Aug. 1899, age 9 months, born AL, parents born AL.

Census

2 May 1910

Meredith C. Franks, AL Marion Co Census 1910; Guin, Alabama, United States; "Meredith C. Franks", HH #227, age 44, 2nd marriage, married 6 years, born AL, parents born AL, general farmer, cannot read ow write, owns own farm free of rent. Living with him:
Elizabeth, wife, age 38, married for the 1st time, married 6 years, has had 1 child, living, born AL, parents born AL, can read and write.
Flora, daughter, age 17, single, born AL, parents born AL, farm laborer on the home farm, can read and write, attended school.
Lander, son, age 10, born AL, parents born AL, can read and write, attended school, farm laborer on the home farm.
Lem, son, age 4, born AL, parents born AL.

Will Franks

#2514, (28 December 1868 - 15 March 1937)

Last Edited

Apr 3, 2002

Birth*

28 December 1868

Death*

15 March 1937

Burial*

March 1937

Sandy Springs Cemetery, Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States; Will is buried beside John T. Franks, who may be his brother.

William Franks

#1866, (1891 - )

William Franks|b. 1891|p57.htm#i1866|(?) Franks|d. bt 1900 - 1910|p36.htm#i1863|Martha (?)|b. 1860|p5.htm#i1862|||||||||||||

Last Edited

Dec 31, 2001

Father*

(?) Franks d. bt 1900 - 1910

Mother*

Martha (?) b. 1860

Birth*

1891

Arkansas, United States

Cen-Enum*

22 April 1910

AR Izard Co Census 1910; Enumeration District 46, Bryan Township, Izard County, Arkansas, United States; William, son of Martha Franks, living with his widowed mother and sibllings, 19, single, laborer at a lumber yard, born in AR as where his parents, can read and write.

William Franks

#1936, (1860 - )

William Franks|b. 1860|p57.htm#i1936|(?) Franks|d. b 1870|p36.htm#i1932|(?) Unknown|b. 1825|p119.htm#i1931|||||||||||||

Last Edited

Feb 28, 2003

Father*

(?) Franks d. b 1870

Mother*

(?) Unknown b. 1825

Birth*

1860

Arkansas, United States

Cen-Enum*

29 August 1870

AR Izard Co Census 1870; Table Rock Township, Izard County, Arkansas, United States; William, age 10, born in AR, cannot read or write, living with widowed mother and 5 siblings.

William Franks

#2420, (between 1791 and 1800 - )

Last Edited

Mar 19, 2002

Birth*

between 1791 and 1800

Marriage*

Unknown (?)

Cen-Head*

between 1 June 1830 and 1 June 1831

AL Marion Co Census 1830; Marion County, Alabama, United States; William Franks, living next to Lewis and Elijah Franks, in the same age bracket, so may be brothers. Living in his house were:
Males 0-4: 1
5-9: 2
30-39: 1
Females: 0-4: 1
20-29: 1

Family

Unknown (?) b. bt 1801 - 1810

Children

Son Franks (bt 1821 - 1825 - )

Son Franks (bt 1826 - 1830 - )

Daughter Franks (bt 1826 - 1830 - )

William Franks

#3106, (2 August 1869 - 14 November 1871)

Last Edited

Mar 25, 2005

Relationship

1st cousin 1 time removed of Zela Naomi Franks

Father*

Jeremiah Thomas Franks b. 6 Feb 1848, d. 21 Mar 1927

Mother*

Mary Rebecca Rader b. 8 Oct 1850, d. 17 Nov 1904

Birth*

2 August 1869

Death*

14 November 1871

Witness: Jeremiah Thomas Franks
Witness: Mary Rebecca Rader

William Franks

#4748, (April 1871 - )

William Franks|b. Apr 1871|p57.htm#i4748|Eli Alvin Franks|b. 1833\nd. 10 Aug 1884|p42.htm#i3170|Matilda (?)|b. Jun 1830|p6.htm#i3171|Elisha Franks|b. 1802\nd. Oct 1859|p42.htm#i2263|Panina (?)|b. c 1805|p7.htm#i2264|||||||

Last Edited

Feb 5, 2006

Father*

Eli Alvin Franks b. 1833, d. 10 Aug 1884

Mother*

Matilda (?) b. Jun 1830

Birth*

April 1871

Alabama, United States

Cen-Enum*

14 June 1880

AL Marion Co Census 1880; Pikeville, Marion County, Alabama, United States; "William Franks", white, male, age 7, born AL, working as farm laborer, father born TN, mother GA. Living with parents and 9 siblings.
Witness: Eli Alvin Franks

Census

7 June 1900

John Wesley Franks, AL Marion Co Census 1900; Guin, Marion County, Alabama, United States; "John Franks", HH # 97, living close to other siblings and mother , born Mar. 1861, age 39, married 16 years, born AL, father born TN, mother born GA, farmer, can read but not write, owns his farm free of mortgage. Living with him:
Matilda, wife, born Jun 1860, age 39, married 16 years, has had 4 children, 1 deceased, born AL, parents born AL, can read and write.
Cora, daughter, born July 1887, age 12, born AL, parents born AL, attended school 5 months, can read and write.
Bertha H., daughter, born April 1891, age 9, born AL, parents born AL, attended school 5 months, can read and write.
Sarah J., daughter, born Mar. 1893, age 7, born AL, parents born AL.
William, brother, born April 1871, age 29, single, born AL, father born TN, mother born GA, farmer, canread and write, renting his farm.

William Franks

#5090, (circa 1862 - )

William Franks|b. c 1862|p57.htm#i5090|Eli Franks|b. c 1835|p42.htm#i5087|F. (?)|b. c 1840|p3.htm#i5088|||||||||||||

Last Edited

Feb 4, 2006

Father*

Eli Franks b. c 1835

Mother*

F. (?) b. c 1840

Birth*

circa 1862

Alabama, United States

Census

1 August 1870

Eli Franks, AL Marion Co Census 1870; Pikeville, Marion County, Alabama, United States; "Ely Franks", HH No. 590, white, male, age 35,farmer, real estate worth $200, personal estate $100, born AL, living close to Sarah Franks (widow) and George Franks, and next to Alvin Franks. Living with him:
F. Franks, female, age 30, keeping house, born AL.
N. Franks, female, age 10, born AL, cannot read or write.
Wm. Franks, male, age 8, born AL, attended school.
Ely Franks, male, age 6, born AL, attended school.
Paulina Franks, female, age 4, born AL.
A.J. Franks, male, age 2, born AL.

William A. Franks

#4781, (1858 - )

William A. Franks|b. 1858|p57.htm#i4781|Isaac T. Franks|b. c 1832|p45.htm#i2265|Eliza J. (?)|b. 1840|p2.htm#i4780|Elisha Franks|b. 1802\nd. Oct 1859|p42.htm#i2263|Panina (?)|b. c 1805|p7.htm#i2264|||||||

Last Edited

Jul 1, 2004

Father*

Isaac T. Franks b. c 1832

Mother*

Eliza J. (?) b. 1840

Birth*

1858

Alabama, United States

Cen-Enum*

23 July 1860

AL Marion Co Census 1860; Aston's Store P. O., Marion County, Alabama, United States; "William A. Franks", white, male, age 2, born AL, living with parents and sister.
Witness: Isaac T. Franks

William A. Franks

#4805, (1858 - )

William A. Franks|b. 1858|p57.htm#i4805|Joseph Franks|b. 1829|p36.htm#i2163|Lucinda J. (?)|b. 1844|p5.htm#i4804|Lewis Franks|b. 1800|p49.htm#i2161|Dicey (?)|b. 1790|p1.htm#i2162|||||||

Last Edited

Jul 9, 2004

Father*

Joseph Franks b. 1829

Mother*

Lucinda J. (?) b. 1844

Birth*

1858

Alabama, United States

Cen-Enum*

10 June 1870

AL Marion Co Census 1870; Western District, Marion County, Alabama, United States; "Wm. A. Franks", white, male, age 12, born AL, attended school. Living with parents and 5 siblings (assumed relationships).
Witness: Joseph Franks

William Arthur Franks

#3364, (15 May 1900 - 21 January 1986)

William Arthur Franks|b. 15 May 1900\nd. 21 Jan 1986|p57.htm#i3364|Thomas Walker Franks|b. 30 Jun 1878\nd. 5 Jul 1947|p56.htm#i2834|Sarah Jane Sheffield|b. 3 Mar 1875\nd. 20 Mar 1964|p115.htm#i3301|William M. Franks|b. Mar 1841\nd. 27 Dec 1911|p58.htm#i2098|Margaret C. McGowen|b. May 1843\nd. 1909|p104.htm#i3287|||||||

Last Edited

Feb 21, 2003

Father*

Thomas Walker Franks b. 30 Jun 1878, d. 5 Jul 1947

Mother*

Sarah Jane Sheffield b. 3 Mar 1875, d. 20 Mar 1964

Birth*

15 May 1900

Marriage*

Mary Eva Guess

Death*

21 January 1986

William Barrett Franks

#14, (6 January 1887 - 8 April 1965)

William Barrett Franks c1914

Last Edited

Feb 11, 2013

Relationship

Father of Zela Naomi Franks

Father*

Robert Henry Franks b. 27 Sep 1866, d. 3 Aug 1929

Mother*

Laura Alice Wolverton b. 27 Feb 1869, d. 29 Dec 1917

Birth*

6 January 1887

Newburg, Izard County, Arkansas, United States

Cen-Enum*

8 June 1900

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.
Witness: Robert Henry Franks

Marriage*

2 June 1907

Flora B. Carder; Newburg, Arkansas, United States

(Witness) Death

circa 14 June 1908

Zella Ruth Franks; Wideman, Izard County, Arkansas, United States

Cen-Head*

19 April 1910

AR Izard Co Census 1910; Enumeration District 54, Newhope Township, Izard County, Arkansas, United States; "William B.Franks", head, living in HH#48 on Wiseman Road next door to his parents, age 23, married 3 years, born in AR, parents born in AR, farmer on a general farm on his own account on a rented farm, can read and write. William and Flora had three children, two living.
Witness: Flora B. Carder
Witness: Zela Naomi Franks
Witness: Escal Earl Franks

Residence*

1912

Flora B. Carder; Wellington, Collingsworth County, Texas, United States

Residence

1918

Flora B. Carder; Izard County, Arkansas, United States

(Witness) Death

February 1919

Lola Laura Frances Franks

(Witness) Death

July 1919

Jewel Juanita Franks; Family history states that Jewel died from eating too many green apples.

Census*

20 February 1920

TX Childress Co Census 1920; Enumeration District 24, Arlie, Childress County, Texas, United States; "Willlam B. Franks", living in HH#85, renting, with wife, four children, and his brother Nath. Married, can read and write. Born in Arkansas, parents born in Arkansas, farmer. Living next door to him is another brother, Walter R. (Robert Walter). Their father, Robert Henry, is living nearby in Collingsworth County.
Witness: Flora B. Carder
Witness: Zela Naomi Franks
Witness: Escal Earl Franks
Witness: Raymond Lloyd Franks Sr.
Witness: O.B. Franks
Witness: Nathan Thompson Franks

Residence

1926

Flora B. Carder; Shamrock, Wheeler County, Texas, United States; They lived on a farm there.

Census

7 April 1930

Flora B. Carder; 209 South Austin, Shamrock, Wheeler County, Texas, USA; "William B Franks", head, owned home, value $2000, owned radio set, age 43, born Arkansas, parents born Arkansas, managing furniture store (along with brother Nath who lived nearby);
"Flora", wife (supplied census information), age 41, born Arkansas, father born Tennessee, mother born Arkansas;
"Lloyd", son age 17, single, born Arkansas, laborer in furniture store;
"O. B.", son age 10, born Texas;
"Melba", daughter age 8, born Texas;
"Harold", son age 5, born Oklahoma;
"Eulon R.", son age 3, born Texas;
"Wanda J.", daughter age 2 months, born Texas.
Living adjacent were Barrett's and Flora's son Eck and wife Mildred, and Barrett's brother Nath and family.

Witness: O.B. Franks
Witness: Melba Nell Franks
Witness: William Harold Franks
Witness: Eulon Ray Franks
Witness: Wanda Jeanne Franks
Witness: Raymond Lloyd Franks Sr.

Census*

12 April 1940

Flora B. Carder; 303 South Wall, Shamrock, Wheeler County, Texas, USA;
Flora provided the information, see attached census sheet. The family rented, paying $10/month, had lived in Shamrock in 1935, years of education not listed.
"William Barrett Franks", head, age 53, born Texas, occupation carpenter, building construction, employed 27 weeks in 1939, income $486;
"Flora", wife, age 51, born Arkansas;
"Melba", daughter age 18, not employed so far this year, seeking work, had done some work as a housekeeper in a private home in the prior year;
"Harold", son age 15, born Oklahoma, attending school;
"Eulon Ray", son age 12, born Texas, attending school;
"Wanda Jean", daughter age 10, attending school.

Their son Raymond Lloyd and wife Mary lived in the same house, listed as a separate household.

Witness: William Harold Franks
Witness: Eulon Ray Franks
Witness: Wanda Jeanne Franks
Witness: Melba Nell Franks

Event-Misc*

1957

Flora B. Carder; Shamrock, Wheeler County, Texas, USA; 50th Wedding Anniversary

Residence

11 September 1959

Flora B. Carder; Sayre, Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States

Death*

8 April 1965

Hensley Nursing Home, Sayre, Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States
Witness: Flora B. Carder

Burial*

10 April 1965

Sayre-Doxey Cemetery, Sayre, Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States

Obituary

15 April 1965

Sayre Sun, Sayre, Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States; Funeral services for William Barrett Franks were held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in the Assembly of God Church with Rev. G. Alsup and Rev. A. J. Williams, Shamrock, Texas officiating.
Mr. Franks was born January 6, 1887 in Izard County, Arkansas and died Thursday in the Hensley's Nursing Home after an extended illness.
He was married to Flora Carder at Newberg, Arkansas June 2, 1907 where they lived before moving to Erick. In 1926, they moved to Shamrock, Texas where they resided until September 11, 1959 when they moved to Sayre to make their home. He was an active member of the Assembly of God church for 32 years.
Preceding him in death were his parents and three daughters.
Survivors are his wife of the home; three daughters, Mrs. E. E. Balkcom, Sayre; Mrs. Joe Miller and Mrs. Newell Williams of Pasadena, Texas; five sons, E. E. of Phoenix Arizona, R. L. of Las Cruces, New Mexico; O. B. of austin, Texas, Harold of Pasadena, Texas; and E. B. of Amarillo. Three brothers, Nath Franks, Sayre; W. R. of Wellington, Texas; Homer of Athens, Texas; three sisters, Mrs. Wil Combs, Mrs. Pearl Hammon both of Amarillo, Texas, Mrs. Opal Pennington, Sudan, Texas; 16 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Grandsons serving as pallbearers were Loren Balkcom, Don Balkcom, Ray Franks, Dale Franks, Jimmy Miller and Denny Miller.
Honorary pallbearers were Walter Melville, Dennis James, Johnny Lakey, T. A. Richardson, Haskel Burden and Floyd Courtney.
Burial was in the Sayre-Doxey cemetery.

Family

Flora B. Carder b. 9 Nov 1888, d. 20 Aug 1988

Marriage*

2 June 1907

Flora B. Carder; Newburg, Arkansas, United States

Children

Zela Naomi Franks+ (23 May 1908 - 18 Jan 1995)

Zella Ruth Franks (23 May 1908 - c 14 Jun 1908)

Escal Earl Franks+ (28 Jan 1910 - 11 Jan 1996)

Raymond Lloyd Franks Sr.+ (1 Sep 1912 - 30 May 1993)

Jewel Juanita Franks (7 Jul 1915 - Jul 1919)

Lola Laura Frances Franks (18 Aug 1917 - Feb 1919)

O.B. Franks (25 Jan 1920 - 2 Jan 2005)

Melba Nell Franks+ (24 Jan 1922 - 14 May 2003)

William Harold Franks (23 May 1924 - )

10.

Eulon Ray Franks+ (23 Aug 1927 - 30 Oct 1983)

11.

Wanda Jeanne Franks (11 Feb 1930 - 11 Dec 2012)

William C. Franks

#2220, (1835 - )

William C. Franks|b. 1835|p57.htm#i2220|Charles Franks|b. 1794|p39.htm#i2217|Nancy (?)|b. 1800|p7.htm#i2218|||||||||||||

Last Edited

Feb 9, 2002

Father*

Charles Franks b. 1794

Mother*

Nancy (?) b. 1800

Birth*

1835

Alabama, United States

Cen-Enum*

13 November 1850

AL Marion Co Census 1850; Beat #3, Marion County, Alabama, United States; William C. Franks, male, age 15, born AL, living with parents, Charles and Nancy, and 3 siblings (assumed relationships).

William D. Franks

#2247, (1846 - )

William D. Franks|b. 1846|p57.htm#i2247|Lemuel B. Franks|b. 1820|p49.htm#i2244|Eliza A. (?)|b. 1825|p2.htm#i2245|||||||||||||

Last Edited

Jun 27, 2004

Father*

Lemuel B. Franks b. 1820

Mother*

Eliza A. (?) b. 1825

Birth*

1846

Alabama, United States

Cen-Enum*

11 November 1850

AL Marion Co Census 1850; District #14, Marion County, Alabama, United States; William D. Franks, age 4, born AL, living with parents, Lemuel and Eliza, and 1 brother.
Witness: Lemuel B. Franks

Cen-Enum*

21 June 1860

AL Marion Co Census 1860; Aston's Store P. O., Marion County, Alabama, United States; "William D. Franks", white, male, age 12, attended school, born AL. Living with Elijah and Nancy Franks, who I believe to be his grandparents (it has not been established yet that their son was Lemuel B., father to William D.). Also living with them are two other sons of Elijah and William's brother, John. It is possible that John and William have been orphaned through disease or the civil war. Neither parents are found in this or later censuses.
Witness: Elijah S. Franks

William David Franks

#133, (September 1841 - )

Last Edited

Sep 10, 2005

Relationship

Granduncle of Zela Naomi Franks

Father*

Oliver Franks b. Jan 1819, d. a 1900

Mother*

Cynthia Gann b. Oct 1822, d. a 1900

Birth*

September 1841

Mississippi, United States

Cen-Enum*

3 November 1850

AL Marion Co Census 1850; Beat #5, Marion County, Alabama, United States; William D., age 9, born MS, living with parents, Oliver and Syntha, and 5 siblings.
Witness: Oliver Franks

Marriage*

1859

Virginia A. (?)

Cen-Enum*

18 June 1860

AR Fulton Co Census 1860; Union Township, Fulton County, Arkansas, United States; "William Franks", age 18, farm laborer, born MS, attended school, living with his parents and 6 siblings.
Witness: Oliver Franks

Cen-Head*

31 August 1870

AR Izard Co Census 1870; Table Rock Township, Izard County, Arkansas, United States; Wm. D. Franks, head of HH#36, living next door to Lemuel Franks, his uncle, and not far from his father, Oliver, is 29 and married, farmer, born in AL, cannot read or write, value of real estate 160, and personal property 150. Living with his wife and 9 year old daughter (assumed).
Witness: Virginia A. (?)
Witness: Cynthia Elizabeth Franks

Cen-Enum

31 August 1870

Virginia A. (?), AR Izard Co Census 1870; Table Rock Township, Arkansas, United States; "Virginia A.", living with Wm. D. Franks, and 9-old Cynthia E., is 27, born in TX, cannot read or write, keeping house.

Cen-Enum

31 August 1870

Cynthia Elizabeth Franks, AR Izard Co Census 1870; Table Rock Township, Arkansas, United States; "Cintha E.", age 9, born in AR and living with Wm. D. and Virginia A. Franks, who are presumably her parents.

Cen-Head*

17 June 1880

TX Caldwell Co Census 1880; Enumeration District 28, Caldwell County, Texas, United States; "W. D. Franks", HH #336, white, married, male, age 38, farmer, born MS, parents born TN, living with wife and daughter and a few houses from his aunt Frances (sister of Oliver).
Witness: Virginia A. (?)
Witness: Cynthia Elizabeth Franks

Cen-Enum

17 June 1880

Virginia A. (?), TX Caldwell Co Census 1880; Texas, United States; "V. A. Franks", wife of W. D. Franks, age 38, keeping house, born TX, father born TN, mother's birthplace not given. Living with husband and one daughter.

Cen-Enum

17 June 1880

Cynthia Elizabeth Franks, TX Caldwell Co Census 1880; Texas, United States; "C. E. Franks", daughter of W. D. and V. A. Franks, age 17, born AR, father, born MS, mother TX. Living with parents.

Land*

5 February 1896

Fulton County, Arkansas, United States; This was a cash entry sale at the Batesville Land Office for 240 acres containing the South West Quarter of the South East quarter of Section 32, and the South East Quarter of the South West Quarter of Section 32, and the north half of the South west Quarter of Section 32, and the North half of the South East Quarter of Section 31, in Township 19N, of Range 9W of the 5th Meridian. The Document #18551.5, and the Accession #AR0840_.13.

(Witness) Death

before 1900

Unknown Franks

Cen-Enum

9 June 1900

Oliver Franks, TX Caldwell Co Census 1900; Caldwell County, Texas, United States; "Oliver Franks", head of family #127, in HH #119, white, male, born Jan 1819, age 81, male, married 62 years, born TN, father GA, mother NC, cannot read or write English, in a house. Appears he is living with wife, and his son and daughter-in-law in their house (William David).

Cen-Enum

9 June 1900

Cynthia Gann, TX Caldwell Co Census 1900; Texas, United States; "Cintha Gann", wife of Oliver, white, female, born Oct. 1822, age 77, married 62 years, born TN, parents NC, cannot read or write English, living with husband and son, William and his wife.

Cen-Head*

9 June 1900

TX Caldwell Co Census 1900; Texas, United States; "William Franks", HH # 119, white, male, Sept. 1841, age 58, married 40 years, born MS, parents TN, farmer, 0 months unemployed, cannot read or write English, own farm with a mortgage. Living with wife and parents.
Witness: Virginia A. (?)
Witness: Oliver Franks
Witness: Cynthia Gann

Cen-Enum

9 June 1900

Virginia A. (?), TX Caldwell Co Census 1900; Texas, United States; "Virginia A. Franks", wife of William, white, female, born July 1841, age 58, married 40 years, had two children, none now living, born TX, parents TN, cannot read or write English. Living with husband and his parents.

Family

Virginia A. (?) b. 27 Jul 1841, d. 30 Jul 1933

Marriage*

1859

Virginia A. (?)

Children

Unknown Franks (a 1860 - b 1900)

Cynthia Elizabeth Franks+ (14 Oct 1861 - 28 Nov 1885)