William E. Franks

#1938, (May 1870 - )
William E. Franks|b. May 1870|p58.htm#i1938|(?) Franks|d. b 1870|p36.htm#i1932|(?) Unknown|b. 1825|p119.htm#i1931|||||||||||||
Last EditedFeb 28, 2003
Father*(?) Franks d. b 1870
Mother*(?) Unknown b. 1825
Birth*May 1870Arkansas, United States 
Cen-Enum*29 August 1870AR Izard Co Census 1870; Table Rock Township, Izard County, Arkansas, United States; William E., age 3 months, born in AR, living with widowed mother and 5 siblings. 

William H Franks

#5186, (January 1869 - )
Last EditedFeb 24, 2006
Birth*January 1869Alabama, United States 
Marriage*1 May 1892Emily F. Williams; Marion County, Alabama, United States 
Census*15 June 1900AL Marion Co Census 1900; Pearce's Mill, Marion County, Alabama, United States; "William H. Franks", HH #167, born Jan. 1869, age 31, married 8 years, born AL, father born AL, mother born GA, farmer, cannot read or write, owns farm free of mortgage. Living with him:
Emily, wife, born Nov. 1874, married 8 years, has had 3 children, all living, born AL, parents born AL, cannot read or write.
Willliam O., son, born Sept. 1893, age 6, born AL, parents born AL.
Jettie C., daughter, born Dec. 1895, age 4, born AL, parents born AL.
Frank C., son, born June 1898, age 1, born AL, parents born AL. 
Witness: Emily F. Williams
Witness: William O. Franks
Witness: Jettie C. Franks
Witness: Frank C. Franks

Family

Emily F. Williams b. Nov 1874
Children 1.William O. Franks (Sep 1893 - )
 2.Jettie C. Franks (Dec 1895 - )
 3.Frank C. Franks (Jun 1898 - )

William H. Franks

#2262, (July 1850 - )
William H. Franks|b. Jul 1850|p58.htm#i2262|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 EditedJan 30, 2006
Father*Elijah S. Franks b. 17 Dec 1822, d. bt 1870 - 1880
Mother*Sarah Francis White b. 1824
Birth*July 1850Alabama, United States 
Cen-Enum*30 December 1850AL Marion Co Census 1850; District 14, Marion County, Alabama, United States; William H. Franks, age 6 months, born AL, living with parents, Elijah S. and Sarah, and 5 siblings. 
Witness: Elijah S. Franks

William H. J. Franks

#2281, (1842 - )
William H. J. Franks|b. 1842|p58.htm#i2281|Jacob Franks|b. 1780|p45.htm#i2276||||||||||||||||
Last EditedFeb 17, 2002
Father*Jacob Franks b. 1780
Birth*1842Alabama, United States 
Cen-Enum*12 November 1850AL Marion Co Census 1850; Beat #3, Marion County, Alabama, United States; William H. J. Franks, age 8, born AL, living with father, Jacob Franks. Not clear if Sally Franks, Jacob's wife is mother or stepmother. 

William Harold Franks

#119, (23 May 1924 - )
William Harold Franks|b. 23 May 1924|p58.htm#i119|William Barrett Franks|b. 6 Jan 1887\nd. 8 Apr 1965|p57.htm#i14|Flora B. Carder|b. 9 Nov 1888\nd. 20 Aug 1988|p21.htm#i13|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|William J. Carder|b. 23 Mar 1846\nd. 24 Nov 1928|p25.htm#i77|Frances C. McKamie|b. 6 May 1857\nd. 24 Jul 1942|p105.htm#i78|
William Harold Franks and family
Last EditedMay 18, 2002
RelationshipBrother 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
Marriage*Frankie Beaty 
Birth*23 May 1924Erick, Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States 
Census7 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.
Census12 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.
Residence1965Pasadena, Harris County, Texas, United States 
Residence*1988Deer Park, Harris County, Texas, United States 

William Henry Franks

#155, (29 October 1873 - 24 October 1945)
William Henry Franks|b. 29 Oct 1873\nd. 24 Oct 1945|p58.htm#i155|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 21, 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*29 October 1873Newberg, Izard County, Arkansas, United States 
Cen-Enum*1 June 1880AR Izard Co Census 1880; Enumeration District 81, Newburg, Izard County, Arkansas, United States; Henry, son of John and Mary Franks, age 6, born in AR, father in AL, mother in AR. 
Witness: John Wesley Franks
Marriage*November 1895Sarah Rosie Jane Smith; Newberg, Arkansas, United States 
(Witness) Death8 October 1896Son Franks; Newberg, Arkansas, United States 
Cen-Head*18 June 1900AR Fulton Co Census 1900; Fulton County, Arkansas, United States; "William H. Franks", HH #208, white, male, born Oct. 1873, age 26, married 4 years, born AR, father AL, mother AR, farmer, can read, write, and speak English. Owns his farm, free of mortgage. Living with wife and daughter and adjacent to his parents and also a married brother and sister and their families. 
Witness: Sarah Rosie Jane Smith
Witness: Beulah May Franks
Cen-Enum18 June 1900Sarah Rosie Jane Smith, AR Fulton Co Census 1900; Arkansas, United States; "Sarah R. J. Franks", wife of William H. white, female, born June 1877, age 22, maried 4 yrs, has had 2 children, 1 living. Born AR,parents also. Can read, write, and speak Englsih. Living with husband and daughter. 
Cen-Enum18 June 1900Beulah May Franks, AR Fulton Co Census 1900; Arkansas, United States; "Bula Franks", daughter of William H. Franks, female, white, born July 1898, 1 year old, born AR, also parents. 
(Witness) Death1907Floyd Franks 
Residence*circa 1918Seminole County, Oklahoma, United States; During the oil boom of the 20s, he had several oil wells on his property which made the land unsuitable for farming. He then built a house in Seminole and moved the family to town. Several years later he moved to Norman, OK to be close to the University for his two youngest daughters. 
(Witness) Death16 February 1927Nora R. Franks 
Death*24 October 1945Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma, United States; of heart failure 
Burial*October 1945Maple Grove Cemetery, Seminole, Seminole County, Oklahoma, United States 

Family

Sarah Rosie Jane Smith b. Jun 1877, d. 11 Mar 1946
Marriage*November 1895Sarah Rosie Jane Smith; Newberg, Arkansas, United States 
Children 1.Son Franks (8 Oct 1896 - 8 Oct 1896)
 2.Beulah May Franks (24 Jul 1898 - 10 Nov 1988)
 3.Bernice H. Franks (10 Feb 1901 - 2 Apr 1994)
 4.Nora R. Franks (5 Mar 1903 - 16 Feb 1927)
 5.Thelma Franks (19 Apr 1905 - 2 Jul 1985)
 6.Floyd Franks (23 Jun 1907 - 1907)
 7.Roy Robert Franks (11 Jul 1911 - 6 Feb 1998)
 8.Ray Franks (6 Jun 1915 - b 2001)
 9.Opal LoRene Franks (16 Feb 1917 - 17 Jan 1994)
 10.Pauline Franks (7 Jul 1921 - a 2000)

William Henry Franks

#3164, (8 October 1843 - 21 July 1923)
William Henry Franks|b. 8 Oct 1843\nd. 21 Jul 1923|p58.htm#i3164|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 16, 2003
Father*Leven Franks b. 1807
Mother*Mary Cook b. 1808, d. a 1870
Birth*8 October 1843Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States 
Cen-Enum*9 November 1850MS Itawamba Co Census 1850; Mississippi, United States; "William Franks", age 8, white, male, born MS. Living with Leven and Mary Franks (assumed parents) adn 7 siblings. 
Witness: Leven Franks
Cen-Enum*28 June 1860AL Marion Co Census 1860; Marion County, Alabama, United States; "William H. Franks", white, male, age 17, born MS, attended school, farm laborer. Living with Levin and Mary Franks (assumed parents) and 5 other children. 
Witness: Leven Franks
Military*1862Charles Franks, W. H. Franks, (brothers) and G.W. Gann are listed as a privates in the 42nd AL Infantry, Co. D. I am assuming this is the correct person, since the company was raised in part from Marion County. This regiment was organized at Columbus, Miss., in May 1862, and was composed principally of men who re-organized, in two or three instances as entire companies, after serving a year as the Second Alabama Infantry. The regiment joined Generals Price and Van Dorn at Ripley in September, and was brigaded under Gen. John C. Moore of Texas. A month later the Forty-second went into the battle of Corinth with 700 men, and lost 98 killed and about 250 wounded and captured in the fighting at and near that place. It wintered in Mississippi, Moore's brigade being re-organized with the Thirty-seventh, Fortieth, and Forty-second Alabama, and Second Texas regiments. It was part of the garrison of Vicksburg, and lost 10 killed and about 95 wounded there, and the remainder captured at the surrender of the fortress. The Forty-second was in parole camp at Demoplis, then joined the Army of Tennessee. It fought with severe loss at Lookout and Mission Ridge, and wintered at Dalton. Gen. Baker of Barbour then took command of the brigade, which was in Clayton's (Stewart's) division, Polk's corps. In the spring the Forty-second fought at Resaca with a loss of 59 killed and wounded. It was then continually skirmishing till the battle of New Hope, where its loss was comparatively light, as it was at Atlanta the 22d of July. On the 28th of July the loss was very heavy, and the ranks of the regiment were fearfully thinned by the casualties of battle. A few days later the regiment was sent to Spanish Fort, where it remained on garrison duty during the fall, and till January 1865. It then moved into North Carolina, and its colors floated in the thickest of the battle at Bentonville, and were furled at the capitulation of that army.

 
Marriage*26 June 1866Mary Susan Cook; William and his sister, Lydia, married sister and brother, Mary and Andrew Cook. 
Death*21 July 1923Timpson, Shelby County, Texas, United States 
Burial*July 1923Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Shelby County, Texas, United States 

William Henry Franks

#4767, (1871 - )
William Henry Franks|b. 1871|p58.htm#i4767|Isaac J. Franks|b. May 1854|p45.htm#i4765|Nancy A. (?)|b. Oct 1851|p7.htm#i4766|||||||||||||
Last EditedJun 27, 2004
Father*Isaac J. Franks b. May 1854
Mother*Nancy A. (?) b. Oct 1851
Birth*1871Alabama, United States 
Cen-Enum*14 June 1880AL Marion Co Census 1880; Pikeville, Marion County, Alabama, United States; "Wm. Henry Franks", white, male, age 9, born AL, parents born AL, son of Isaac J. Franks, living with parents and 4 siblings. 
Witness: Isaac J. Franks

William Henry Franks

#5096, (circa 1870 - )
William Henry Franks|b. c 1870|p58.htm#i5096|Elisha F. Franks|b. Mar 1844|p42.htm#i2259|Delila (?)|b. Jan 1835|p2.htm#i5094|Elijah S. Franks|b. 17 Dec 1822\nd. bt 1870 - 1880|p42.htm#i2255|Sarah F. White|b. 1824|p121.htm#i2256|||||||
Last EditedFeb 4, 2006
Father*Elisha F. Franks b. Mar 1844
Mother*Delila (?) b. Jan 1835
Birth*circa 1870Alabama, United States 
Census9 June 1880Elisha F. Franks, AL Marion Co Census 1880; Pikeville, Marion County, Alabama, United States; "Elisha F. Franks", HH #134, age 34, married, farming, born AL, parents born TN. Living beside his sister, Tennessee and his mother, Sarah. Living with him:
Dilley, female, age 43, wife, housekeeping, born GA, father born SC, mother born NC.
Martha Jane, age 11, daughter, assisting mother, born AL, father born AL, mother GA.
Wm. Henry, age 10, son, assisting mother, born AL, father born AL, mother GA.
Mary F., daughter, age 9, born AL, father born AL, mother born GA.
John Robert, son, age 4, born AL, father born AL, mother born GA.
James W., son, age 1, born AL, father born AL, mother born GA. 

William L. Franks

#5110, (circa 1873 - )
William L. Franks|b. c 1873|p58.htm#i5110|Robert Franks|b. c 1852|p54.htm#i5062|Francis Ann (?)|b. c 1846|p3.htm#i5108|Elijah S. Franks|b. 17 Dec 1822\nd. bt 1870 - 1880|p42.htm#i2255|Sarah F. White|b. 1824|p121.htm#i2256|||||||
Last EditedFeb 4, 2006
Father*Robert Franks b. c 1852
Mother*Francis Ann (?) b. c 1846
Birth*circa 1873Alabama, United States 
Census14 June 1880Robert Franks, AL 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. 

William Lemuel Franks

#1977, (circa 1859 - )
William Lemuel Franks|b. c 1859|p58.htm#i1977|Lewis Franks|b. bt 1829 - 1831\nd. 4 Apr 1870|p49.htm#i1972|Anny (?)|b. c 1831|p1.htm#i1973|Lewis Franks|b. 1800|p49.htm#i2161|Dicey (?)|b. 1790|p1.htm#i2162|||||||
Last EditedJul 3, 2004
Father*Lewis Franks b. bt 1829 - 1831, d. 4 Apr 1870
Mother*Anny (?) b. c 1831
Birth*circa 1859Mississippi, United States 
Cen-Enum*17 July 1860AR Izard Co Census 1860; Union Township, Izard County, Arkansas, United States; William Franks, age 1, born MS, living with parents and 3 brothers. 
Witness: Lewis Franks

William M. Franks

#2098, (March 1841 - 27 December 1911)
William M. Franks|b. Mar 1841\nd. 27 Dec 1911|p58.htm#i2098|Lemuel Franks|b. 1795\nd. bt 1851 - 1860|p49.htm#i2332|Hulda Jane Gann|b. 1810|p81.htm#i2090|||||||||||||
Last EditedJan 30, 2006
Father*Lemuel Franks b. 1795, d. bt 1851 - 1860
Mother*Hulda Jane Gann b. 1810
Birth*March 1841Pikeville, Marion County, Alabama, United States 
Cen-Enum*3 November 1850AL Marion Co Census 1850; Beat #5, Marion County, Alabama, United States; William, 7, 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; "William Franks", white, male, age 18, farm laborer, born AL, living with his mother and 5 siblings. 
Witness: Hulda Jane Gann
Marriage*circa 1862Margaret Caroline McGowen 
Military*15 December 1862Alabama, United States; William grew up in northwest Alabama, following in his father's footsteps as a farmer. As he approached his twenty-first birthday, the political troubles of the U.S. had erupted into the secession of the southern states from the Union. Marion County is located in the northwestern hill country of Alabama. There were few plantations in the county and accordingly few slaves. Slavery was not an issue here and the many small farmers had nothing to gain in a viclory for slavery and many people in the area were against slavery.
At this time, William had dark eyes, black hair, dark complexion and stood five feet nine inches tall. Like many young men from Marion County, he joined the army of the United States. William Franks enlisted with Company A, First Alabama Regiment of the Alabama Cavalry Volunteers on December 15, 1862 at Glendale, Mississippi (near Corinth), along with his brothers, James, Peter and Jeremiah. He was mustered into service on December 31, 1862 at Corinth, Mississippi. During the war he suffered many hardships. His military medical records show that he was treated from February 27 to March 31, 1863 for Rubeola and from April 8 to April 17, 1863 for pneumonia at the General Hospital in Corinth, Mississippi. Earlier, on February 2, 1863, William's older brother James, died in the army hospital at Corinth. In November of 1863 he fought at the Battle of Camp Davies near Corinth. He was listed as present on all muster rolls during his tenure. Later in November of 1863 he was detached from service at the Corinth refugee camp, and was entered on the mustered-out roll dated December 22, 1863 at Memphis, Tennessee. His tenure of service was one year. For the first few months of service, the First Alabama Cavalry was headquarted at Glendale, Mississippi. They were largely engaged in successful scouting and foraging expeditions in northern Mississippi and Alabama oweing to their acquaintance with the area. In early May of 1863, Brigadier General Grenville M. Dodge in a report to Major General Stephen A. Hurlbut praised the First Alabama Cavalry for bravley charging Colonel Phillip D. Roddy's Confederates at Bear Creek with unloaded
muskets. Colonel Florence M. Cornyn, who had been closer to the Alabamians in their baptism of fire than his Brigadier General, was less complimentary in his report: "I ordered a charge by the First Alabama Cavalry, which I am sorry to say, was not obeyed with the alacrity it should have been. After charging to within short musket-range of the enemy, they halted for a cause I cannot account for, and the enemy escaped into the woods..." What Cornyn probably couldn't understand was that when these men came into musket-range of the Rebel forces and could see the enemy face to face, it came home to them that they weren't fighting some unknown enemy but friends, neighbors and in many cases members of their own families. Two companies of the First Alabama Cavalry were attached to Colonel Abel D. Streight in his famous charge across Alabama against Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forest which ended in a battle near Gasden, Alabama. In October, 1863 the First Alabama under the command of Colonel George E. Spencer, a force of about 650 men, was ordered to move out of Corinth toward Columbiana, Alabama. It's objective was to destroy the railroad from Line Station to Elyton. However, about 40 miles out of Glendale at Jones' Crossroads (present-day Red Bay, Alabama), the regiment was attacked by 2000 Confederates. During the remainder of 1863 the main body of the First Alabama Cavalry remained in the Memphis, Tennessee area recuperating. From time to time, a regiment, a picked patrol or a company of this unit was sent out on reconnaissance expeditions, sometimes skirmishing with Confederate cavalry patrols.





 
Residence*1864Cairo, Illinois, United States; William Franks and his family lived in or near Cairo, Illinois for four years and about 1868 moved back to Marion County, Alabama where he lived for about two years. He then moved his family to McNairy County, Tennessee where his other
brothers' families were living. The Franks brothers were familiar with the McNairy County area being that they were stationed in nearby Corinth, Mississippi during the Civil War. The Franks families continued to live in McNairy County,
Tennessee until about 1879, when they moved to Itawamba County, Mississippi.
 
Residence1868Marion County, Alabama, United States; William and his family moved back from Illinois to Marion County where they stayed for about 2 yrs. 
Residence1870McNairy County, Tennessee, United States; He then moved his family to McNairy County, Tennessee where his other
brothers' families were living. The Franks brothers were familiar with the McNairy County area being that they were stationed in nearby Corinth, Mississippi during the Civil War. The Franks families continued to live in McNairy County, Tennessee until about 1879, when they moved to Itawamba County, Mississippi. 
Census*1 August 1870AL Marion Co Census 1870; Alabama, United States; "Wm. Franks", HH #735, age 30, male, farmer, personal estate $100, born AL. Living with him:
Caroline Franks, age 27, female, keeping house, born AL.
James W. Franks, age 6, born AL.
Nancy E. Franks, age 4, female, born AL.
Laura J. Franks, age 2, born AL. 
Witness: Margaret Caroline McGowen
Witness: James William Franks
Witness: Nancy E. Franks
Witness: Laura Jane Franks
Residence1880Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States; In the 1880's William's family lived in the Ballardsville community, and by 1905 his address was Buck, MS, which is now near Fawn Grove. Suffering from rheumatism in his right leg and ankle, he received a small pension from the government. Margaret, his wife, died in 1909, and two years later William died.

 
Death*27 December 1911Itawamba county, Mississippi, United States 
Burial*December 1911Walton Cemetery, Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States 

Family

Margaret Caroline McGowen b. May 1843, d. 1909
Marriage*circa 1862Margaret Caroline McGowen 
Children 1.James William Franks+ (26 Jan 1863 - 29 Feb 1940)
 2.Nancy E. Franks (1866 - )
 3.Laura Jane Franks+ (28 Sep 1869 - 16 Jan 1908)
 4.Sara Frances Franks+ (Sep 1871 - 1949)
 5.Thomas Walker Franks+ (30 Jun 1878 - 5 Jul 1947)
 6.Samuel Mansfield Franks+ (8 Feb 1880 - 11 Aug 1946)

William Martin Franks

#4908, (1906 - 1969)
Last EditedSep 4, 2005
Birth*1906 
Burial*1969McNeil Cemetery, Caldwell County, Texas, United States 
Death*1969 

William Mc. Franks

#1966, (November 1859 - before 1860)
William Mc. Franks|b. Nov 1859\nd. b 1860|p58.htm#i1966|Jacob Franks|b. c 1824|p45.htm#i486|Margaret J. (?)|b. c 1825|p5.htm#i487|(?) Franks||p36.htm#i1978||||||||||
Last EditedJan 13, 2002
Father*Jacob Franks b. c 1824
Mother*Margaret J. (?) b. c 1825
Birth*November 1859Arkansas, United States; This date based on 1860 census stating he was 8 months old. 
Cen-Enum*13 July 1860AR Izard Co Census 1860; Union Township, Izard County, Arkansas, United States; Wm. Mc. Franks, age 8 months, born in AR, living with parents and 7 siblings. 
Death*before 1860This is an assumption since he doesn't appear in the 1870 census. 

William Nelson Franks

#3392, (August 1875 - February 1941)
William Nelson Franks|b. Aug 1875\nd. Feb 1941|p58.htm#i3392|Peter F. Franks|b. 1845\nd. 5 Apr 1910|p53.htm#i2100|July Ann Pace|b. 1843\nd. 17 Apr 1896|p109.htm#i3303|Lemuel Franks|b. 1795\nd. bt 1851 - 1860|p49.htm#i2332|Hulda J. Gann|b. 1810|p81.htm#i2090|||||||
Last EditedFeb 21, 2003
Father*Peter F. Franks b. 1845, d. 5 Apr 1910
Mother*July Ann Pace b. 1843, d. 17 Apr 1896
Birth*August 1875 
Marriage*18 August 1896Sarah Emma Murphy; Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States 
(Witness) Death23 February 1897Son Franks 
Death*February 1941Mississippi, United States 

Family

Sarah Emma Murphy d. 1942
Children 1.Grady Franks
 2.Son Franks (23 Feb 1897 - 23 Feb 1897)
 3.Charles Franks ( - 3 Apr 1937)
 4.Winnie Franks
 5.Elgar Franks

William O. Franks

#5188, (September 1893 - )
William O. Franks|b. Sep 1893|p58.htm#i5188|William H Franks|b. Jan 1869|p58.htm#i5186|Emily F. Williams|b. Nov 1874|p122.htm#i5187|||||||||||||
Last EditedFeb 24, 2006
Father*William H Franks b. Jan 1869
Mother*Emily F. Williams b. Nov 1874
Birth*September 1893Alabama, United States 
Census15 June 1900William H Franks, AL Marion Co Census 1900; Pearce's Mill, Marion County, Alabama, United States; "William H. Franks", HH #167, born Jan. 1869, age 31, married 8 years, born AL, father born AL, mother born GA, farmer, cannot read or write, owns farm free of mortgage. Living with him:
Emily, wife, born Nov. 1874, married 8 years, has had 3 children, all living, born AL, parents born AL, cannot read or write.
Willliam O., son, born Sept. 1893, age 6, born AL, parents born AL.
Jettie C., daughter, born Dec. 1895, age 4, born AL, parents born AL.
Frank C., son, born June 1898, age 1, born AL, parents born AL. 

William Samuel Franks

#1882, (15 May 1880 - )
William Samuel Franks|b. 15 May 1880|p58.htm#i1882|George Washington Franks|b. 22 Dec 1855\nd. 29 Apr 1942|p44.htm#i1629|Amy Ann Francis Taylor|b. 4 Dec 1860\nd. 21 Feb 1943|p118.htm#i1876|Lemuel Franks|b. c 1834\nd. bt 1875 - 1878|p49.htm#i144|Martha E. Rader|b. 1836\nd. b 1880|p112.htm#i1114|Benjamin F. Taylor||p118.htm#i3331|Ann Finley||p34.htm#i3332|
Last EditedFeb 21, 2003
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Zela Naomi Franks
Father*George Washington Franks b. 22 Dec 1855, d. 29 Apr 1942
Mother*Amy Ann Francis Taylor b. 4 Dec 1860, d. 21 Feb 1943
Birth*15 May 1880Izard County, Arkansas, United States; 1880 census states he is 17 days old on June 1. Jeanie Jackson states his birthdate is 31 May. 
Cen-Enum*1 June 1880AR Izard Co Census 1880; Enumeration District 81, Guthrie Township, Izard County, Arkansas, United States; William, son of George Franks, born May 1880, is 17 days old, born in AR, fathr in MS, mother in AR. 
Marriage*Phoebe Wood 
Cen-Enum*15 June 1900AR Izard Co Census 1900; Enumeration District 158, Guthrie Township, Izard County, Arkansas, United States; William S., son of George W. Franks, born May 1880, age 20 last birthday, born in AR, father in MS, mother in AR, working as a farm laborer, can read and write. 

William Sterling Franks

#1943, (22 March 1875 - 21 April 1965)
William Sterling Franks|b. 22 Mar 1875\nd. 21 Apr 1965|p58.htm#i1943|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*22 March 1875Arkansas, United States 
Cen-Enum*3 June 1880AR Conway Co Census 1880; Lick Mountain, Conway County, Arkansas, United States; "William S. Franks", son of Isaac L., age 6 , born AR, father born AL, mother TN. Living with parents and 3 siblings. 
Witness: Isaac Lemuel Franks
Marriage*1897Dona E. Reed; The 1900 census stated they had been married 3 years. 
Cen-Head*13 June 1900TX Caldwell Co Census 1900; Caldwell County, Texas, United States; "William Franks", head of HH #178, white, male, born Mar 1875, married 3 years, age 25, born AR., father born MS, mother MO, farmer, employed all year, can read, write, and speak English, renting his farm. Living with wife and daughter. 
Witness: Dona E. Reed
Witness: Curtis Charles Franks
Cen-Enum13 June 1900Dona E. Reed, TX Caldwell Co Census 1900; Texas, United States; "Dona E. Franks", wife of William, white, female, born June 1877, age 22, married 3 years, has had 1 child, is living, born TX, father AL, mother TX, cand read, write, and speak English. Living with husband and son. 
Cen-Enum13 June 1900Curtis Charles Franks, TX Caldwell Co Census 1900; Texas, United States; "Charles C. Franks", white, male, son of William, born Jan. 1898, age 2, born TX, father AR, mother TX. Living with parents. 
Cen-Head*25 April 1910TX Caldwell Co Census 1910; Texas, United States; "William S. Franks", HH #91, male, white, age 35, married 13 years, born AR, father TN, mother MO, can read and write English, farmer in general farming, renting his farm, farm schedule #80. Living with wife and son and one property away from his parents. 
Witness: Dona E. Reed
Witness: Curtis Charles Franks
Cen-Enum25 April 1910Dona E. Reed, TX Caldwell Co Census 1910; Texas, United States; "Donnie E. Franks", wife of William S., female, age 32, married 13 years, has had 1 child, living, born TX, father born TX, mother AL, living with husband and son. 
Cen-Enum25 April 1910Curtis Charles Franks, TX Caldwell Co Census 1910; Texas, United States; "Curtis C. Franks", son of William S., male, age 12, single, born TX, father AR, mother TX. 
Cen-Head*8 January 1920TX Caldwell Co Census 1920; Texas, United States; "William Franks", head of HH #39, home owned with a mortgage, white, male, age 44, married, can read and write, born AR, parents US, farmer on his own account. Living with wife and son. Brother-in-law, George F. Reed (age 35, widowed, born TX, father TX, mother AL, is a barber) and niece, Dorothy (age4, born TX, parents TX) are living with them. Living close to his parents, Isaac and Louise. 
Witness: Dona E. Reed
Witness: Curtis Charles Franks
Cen-Enum8 January 1920Dona E. Reed, TX Caldwell Co Census 1920; Texas, United States; "Doria Franks", wife of William Franks, white, female, age 42, married, can read and write, born TX, father TX, mother AL. Living with husband and son, and her widowed brother, George, and his daughter Dorothy, are living with them. 
Cen-Enum8 January 1920Curtis Charles Franks, TX Caldwell Co Census 1920; Texas, United States; "Curtis Franks", son of William, white, male, single, age 22, born TX, father born AR, mother TX, factory salesman. 
Cen-Head*April 1930TX Caldwell Co Census 1930; Texas, United States; "Willliam S. Franks", HH #110, owns his farm, white, male, age 55, married, first married age 22, can read and writ English, born AR, father MS, mother MO, general farmer, currently working, living with wife, mother-in-law, Sarah Reed, and a boarder named Irwin Stokes. Son, Charles, is living next door. 
Witness: Dona E. Reed
Witness: Sarah (?)
Cen-EnumApril 1930Dona E. Reed, TX Caldwell Co Census 1930; Texas, United States; "Donie Franks", wife of William S. Franks, white, female, age 53, married, first married at age 20, can read and write English, born TX, father born TX, mother AL, can read and write English. Living with husband, mother, and a boarder. 
Cen-EnumApril 1930Sarah (?), TX Caldwell Co Census 1930; Texas, United States; "Sarah Reed", mother in law of William S. Franks, white, female, age 83, widow, can read and write English, born AL, parents born AL. Living with daughter and son in law. 
Cen-EnumApril 1930Lilly (?), TX Caldwell Co Census 1930; Texas, United States; "Lilly Franks", wife of Charles C., white, female, age 26, married at age 18, can read and write Engllish, born NC as well as parents, working as a laborer, living with husband and son. 
Death*21 April 1965 
Burial*April 1965Jeffrey Cemetery, McMahon, Caldwell County, Texas, United States 

Family

Dona E. Reed b. 14 Jun 1877, d. 23 Dec 1933
Marriage*1897Dona E. Reed; The 1900 census stated they had been married 3 years. 
Child 1.Curtis Charles Franks+ (6 Jan 1898 - 29 May 1939)

William V. Franks

#5216, (circa 1904 - )
William V. Franks|b. c 1904|p58.htm#i5216|Christopher Columbus Franks|b. 1 Jun 1881\nd. 16 Jun 1965|p40.htm#i5214|Mertie (?)|b. 11 Aug 1888\nd. 21 Mar 1937|p7.htm#i5215|||||||||||||
Last EditedFeb 25, 2006
Father*Christopher Columbus Franks b. 1 Jun 1881, d. 16 Jun 1965
Mother*Mertie (?) b. 11 Aug 1888, d. 21 Mar 1937
Birth*circa 1904Alabama, United States 
Census27 April 1910Christopher Columbus Franks, AL Marion Co Census 1910; Winfield, Marion County, Alabama, United States; "Christopher Franks", HH #146, age 29, married 7 years, born AL, parents born AL, general farmer, can read and write, owns his farm free of mortgage. Living with him:
Myrtie, wife, age 25, married 7 years, had 3 children, 2 living, born AL, parents born AL, can read and write.
William V., son, age 5, born AL, parents born AL.
Ada, daughter, age 3, born AL, parents born AL. 

William W. Franks

#3047, (circa 1851 - )
William W. Franks|b. c 1851|p58.htm#i3047|Benjamin F. Franks|b. 1822\nd. 6 Jun 1864|p38.htm#i3042|Martha P. Spears|b. 1826|p116.htm#i3043|||||||||||||
Last EditedNov 24, 2002
Father*Benjamin F. Franks b. 1822, d. 6 Jun 1864
Mother*Martha P. Spears b. 1826
Birth*circa 1851 

Willie Franks

#4847, (February 1894 - )
Willie Franks|b. Feb 1894|p58.htm#i4847|James M. Franks|b. c 1864|p46.htm#i4844|Mary C. (?)|b. c 1857|p6.htm#i4845|||||||||||||
Last EditedFeb 7, 2006
Father*James M. Franks b. c 1864
Mother*Mary C. (?) b. c 1857
Birth*February 1894Alabama, United States 
Census8 June 1900James M. Franks, AL Marion Co Census 1900; Guin, Marion County, Alabama, United States; "James M. Franks, HH #117, born Oct. 1864, age 35, married 18 years, born Al, parents born TN, farmer, can read but not write, owns his farm, free of mortgage. Living next to several Franks families. Living with him: -
Mary C., wife, born May 1857, age 43, married 18 years, has had 7 children, with 5 living, born AL, parents born AL.
Belle D., daughter, born April 1885 in AL, age 15.
Hosea E., son, born Aug. 1887 in AL, age 15.
Cora E., daughter, born Dec 1889 in AL, age 10.
William, son, born Feb. 1894 in AL, age 6.
Roy, son, born March 1896 in AL, age 4.
Also, 2 neices, age 10 and 6 are living with them. 
Cen-Enum*2 May 1910AL Marion Co Census 1910; Guin, Alabama, United States; "Willie Franks", son of James M. Franks, born AL as well as parents, white, male, age16, single, can read and write, attending school, working as a general laborer on the home farm. Living with parents and 3 siblings. 
Witness: James M. Franks

Willis W. Franks

#4761, (1874 - )
Willis W. Franks|b. 1874|p58.htm#i4761|Allen T. Franks|b. bt 1841 - 1843|p37.htm#i2086|Melvina (?)|b. 1846|p7.htm#i4758|Elisha D. Franks|b. Dec 1820|p42.htm#i2272|Pheribee (?)|b. bt 1818 - 1820\nd. b 1900|p7.htm#i2085|||||||
Last EditedJun 27, 2004
Father*Allen T. Franks b. bt 1841 - 1843
Mother*Melvina (?) b. 1846
Birth*1874Alabama, United States 
Cen-Enum*14 June 1880AL Marion Co Census 1880; Pikeville, Marion County, Alabama, United States; "Willis W. Franks", white, male, age 6, son of Allen, born AL, parents born AL, living with parents and 6 siblings. 
Witness: Allen T. Franks

Winnie Franks

#3396
Winnie Franks||p58.htm#i3396|William Nelson Franks|b. Aug 1875\nd. Feb 1941|p58.htm#i3392|Sarah Emma Murphy|d. 1942|p109.htm#i3393|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*William Nelson Franks b. Aug 1875, d. Feb 1941
Mother*Sarah Emma Murphy d. 1942
Birth* 

Woodrow Wilson Franks

#3374, (30 March 1913 - 19 February 1970)
Woodrow Wilson Franks|b. 30 Mar 1913\nd. 19 Feb 1970|p58.htm#i3374|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 EditedFeb 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*30 March 1913 
Marriage*Annie Lee Reynolds 
Death*19 February 1970 

Zela Naomi Franks

#5, (23 May 1908 - 18 January 1995)
Zela Naomi Franks|b. 23 May 1908\nd. 18 Jan 1995|p58.htm#i5|William Barrett Franks|b. 6 Jan 1887\nd. 8 Apr 1965|p57.htm#i14|Flora B. Carder|b. 9 Nov 1888\nd. 20 Aug 1988|p21.htm#i13|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|William J. Carder|b. 23 Mar 1846\nd. 24 Nov 1928|p25.htm#i77|Frances C. McKamie|b. 6 May 1857\nd. 24 Jul 1942|p105.htm#i78|
Zela (Franks) Balkcom c1937
Last EditedFeb 11, 2013
Father*William Barrett Franks b. 6 Jan 1887, d. 8 Apr 1965
Mother*Flora B. Carder b. 9 Nov 1888, d. 20 Aug 1988
Birth*23 May 1908Wideman, Izard County, Arkansas, United States 
Cen-Enum*19 April 1910AR Izard Co Census 1910; Enumeration District 54, Newhope Township, Izard County, Arkansas, United States; "Zela N.", daughter of William Barrett Franks, age 1 yr, 11 months, born in AR, parents born in AR. 
Cen-Enum*20 February 1920TX Childress Co Census 1920; Enumeration District 24, Arlie, Childress County, Texas, United States; Zela, daughter of William B. Franks, age 11, single, attended school, can read and write, born in AR as were her parents. 
Census20 February 1920(Head of Household) William Barrett Franks, TX Childress Co Census 1920; Arlie, 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. 
Married Name24 December 1926Balkcom 
Marriage*24 December 1926Euel E. Balkcom; Texola, Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States 
Census4 April 1930(Head of Household) Euel E. Balkcom; Erick, Beckham County, Oklahoma, USA; Zela furnished family information to the census taker.
"Euel E. Balkcom", male age 26, living on a farm, born in Texas, parents born in Alabama, occupation farmer;
"Zela Balkcom", wife age 22, born Arkansas, parents born Arkansas;
"Robert L. Balkcom", son age 2 years 6 months.
Witness: Robert Loren Balkcom
Census*9 April 1940(Head of Household) Euel E. Balkcom; South Pine Avenue, Erick, Beckham County, Oklahoma, USA; "Euel E. Balkcom", head, age 36, renting, monthly rental $10, lived in Erick on April 1, 1935, employed as truck driver state highway dept all 1939, income in 1939 $1200, worked 60 hours the week of March 24-30, 1940, completed 8th grade of school;
"Zela N. Balkcom", wife (marked as supplying census information), age 31, completed 3 years high school;
"Robert L. Balkcom", son, age 12, attending school, completed 5th grade;
"Donald R. Balkcom", son, age 8, attending school, completed 2nd grade;
K. Paul Balkcom, son, age 7 months.
No house number was listed. From the sequence of other house numbers the Balkcom house may have been 224 or 226. Other sources say the house was on the corner of Pine Avenue and Third St.
Witness: Kenneth Paul Balkcom
Witness: Robert Loren Balkcom
Death*18 January 1995405 N 3rd, Sayre, Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States; Zela died of a possible heart attack after a short illness. She was living independently in her home, with occasional help from her son Loren who lived in Sayre also. The funeral was held at the Church of the Nazarene and she was buried in the Sayre-Doxey Cemetery on January 21.      
Burial*21 January 1995Sayre-Doxey Cemetery, Sayre, Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States 

Family

Euel E. Balkcom b. 14 May 1903, d. 1 Oct 1981
Marriage*24 December 1926Euel E. Balkcom; Texola, Oklahoma, United States 
Children 1.Robert Loren Balkcom (1 Dec 1927 - 5 Apr 2002)
 2.Kenneth Paul Balkcom (28 Aug 1939 - 21 Oct 1999)

Zella Ruth Franks

#107, (23 May 1908 - circa 14 June 1908)
Zella Ruth Franks|b. 23 May 1908\nd. c 14 Jun 1908|p58.htm#i107|William Barrett Franks|b. 6 Jan 1887\nd. 8 Apr 1965|p57.htm#i14|Flora B. Carder|b. 9 Nov 1888\nd. 20 Aug 1988|p21.htm#i13|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|William J. Carder|b. 23 Mar 1846\nd. 24 Nov 1928|p25.htm#i77|Frances C. McKamie|b. 6 May 1857\nd. 24 Jul 1942|p105.htm#i78|
Last EditedNov 16, 1999
RelationshipSister 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
Birth*23 May 1908Wideman, Izard County, Arkansas, United States 
Death*circa 14 June 1908Wideman, Arkansas, United States 
Witness: Flora B. Carder
Witness: William Barrett Franks

James Frazier

#3567, (circa 1824 - )
Last EditedMar 10, 2003
Birth*circa 1824 
Marriage*Jane Carder 

Family

Jane Carder b. c 1832
Children 1.Lydia A. Frazier (10 Apr 1855 - )
 2.Rebecca Frazier (15 Sep 1857 - )

Lydia A. Frazier

#3568, (10 April 1855 - )
Lydia A. Frazier|b. 10 Apr 1855|p58.htm#i3568|James Frazier|b. c 1824|p58.htm#i3567|Jane Carder|b. c 1832|p22.htm#i3566|||||||Samuel Carder|b. 1807\nd. 1892|p24.htm#i3547|Anna (?)|b. 1802|p1.htm#i3548|
Last EditedMar 13, 2005
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Zela Naomi Franks
Father*James Frazier b. c 1824
Mother*Jane Carder b. c 1832
Birth*10 April 1855Monroe County, Kentucky, United States 
Married Name28 November 1876Carder 
Marriage*28 November 1876William Carder; Kentucky, United States 

Nancy J. Frazier

#3550, (1852 - )
Last EditedMar 10, 2003
Birth*1852 
Married NameCarder 
Marriage*Samuel Carder 
Census27 August 1870Samuel Carder, Ky Monroe Co. Census 1870; Precinct 7, Monroe County, Kentucky, United States; "Samuel Carder", white, male, Head of Household #22, age 66, farmer, born TN, real estate worth $1300, personal estate $746, cannot read or write living next to his son, Jesse.
Living with him:
Isabel, age 48, female, keeping house, born KY, cannot read or write.
Samuel, age 26, farmer, male, personall estate worth $247, born KY.
Nancy F., age 18, female, born KY, cannot read or write.
Clifton T., age 1, male, born KY.
Nancy and Clifton are Samuel Jr.'s wife and child. 
(Witness) Death27 November 1874Clifton T. Carder; Monroe County, Kentucky, United States 
Census9 June 1880Samuel Carder, Ky Monroe Co. Census 1880; Union, Monroe County, Kentucky, United States; "Samuel Carder", white, male, Head of Household #12, age 34, farmer, married, born Ky, parents born TN.
Living with him:
Nancy F., age 29,wife, born KY, parents born KY.
Josh B., age 9, son, attended school, born KY.
Loving M., son, age 3, born KY.

Elizabeth, age 31, female, born TN.
M. S., age 8, female, born TN.
M.B., age 10 months, female, born KY. 

Family

Samuel Carder b. 1846
Children 1.Clifton T. Carder (1868 - 27 Nov 1874)
 2.Josh B. Carder (c 1871 - )
 3.Loven M. Carder (13 Aug 1876 - )

Rebecca Frazier

#3569, (15 September 1857 - )
Rebecca Frazier|b. 15 Sep 1857|p58.htm#i3569|James Frazier|b. c 1824|p58.htm#i3567|Jane Carder|b. c 1832|p22.htm#i3566|||||||Samuel Carder|b. 1807\nd. 1892|p24.htm#i3547|Anna (?)|b. 1802|p1.htm#i3548|
Last EditedMar 13, 2005
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Zela Naomi Franks
Father*James Frazier b. c 1824
Mother*Jane Carder b. c 1832
Birth*15 September 1857Monroe County, Kentucky, United States 
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