Arthur B. Franks1,2

#1942, (19 January 1897 - 17 October 1978)
Last EditedJan 25, 2003
Relationship1st cousin 1 time removed of Zela Naomi Franks
ChartsDescendants of Jeremiah Franks and Morning Fisher
Descendants of Nicholas Fisher and Elizabeth Kearse
Descendants of Samuel and Elizabeth Gann
Father*Isaac Lemuel Franks1 b. 14 Mar 1852, d. 10 Jul 1932
Mother*Mary Louise Shipley1 b. Apr 1853
Birth*19 January 1897 Texas, USA3 
Cen-Enum*23 June 1900 Caldwell County, Texas, USA; "Arthur Franks", son of Isaac, male, born Jan. 1897, age 2, born TX. Living with parents and 8 siblings.; Principal=TX Caldwell Co Census 1900, Witness=Isaac Lemuel Franks4 
Cen-Enum*23 April 1910 Caldwell County, Texas, USA; "Arthur B. Franks", son of Isaac L., male, single, age 12, born TX, father AL, mother MO, attended school, can read and write English. Living with parents and 4 siblings.; Principal=TX Caldwell Co Census 1910, Witness=Isaac Lemuel Franks2 
Marriage*1918 Principal=Nona M. (?)1,5 
Cen-Enum*8 January 1920 Caldwell County, Texas, USA; "Arthur Franks", son of I.L. Franks, white, male, age 22, can read and write English, born TX, father MS, mother TN, owns his own blacksmith shop. Living with parents and his wife.; Principal=TX Caldwell Co Census 1920, Witness=Isaac Lemuel Franks3 
Cen-Enum16 April 1930 Caldwell County, Texas, USA; "Isaac L. Franks", father of Arthur B., white, male, age 77, married, first married at 21, cannot read or write English, born AR, as well as parents, general farmer, currently working, did not serve in any wars. Appears that he has a farm on his son's property. He is living with his wife and his son and his family.; Principal=Isaac Lemuel Franks, Principal=TX Caldwell Co Census 19301 
Cen-Enum16 April 1930 Caldwell County, Texas, USA; "Louise Franks", mother of Arthur B., white, female, age 76, first married at 20, can read and write English, born AR as well as parents. Living with husband and on the same property as son, Arthur and his family.; Principal=Mary Louise Shipley, Principal=TX Caldwell Co Census 19301 
Cen-Head*16 April 1930 Caldwell County, Texas, USA; "Arthur B. Franks", HH #187, renting his farm, white, male, age 33, married at 21, born TX, parents AR, general farmer, can read and write English, did not serve in a war. Living with him are his wife, 3 children and his parents.; Principal=TX Caldwell Co Census 1930, Resident=Nona M. (?), Resident=Isaac Lemuel Franks, Resident=Mary Louise Shipley5 
Cen-Enum16 April 1930 Caldwell County, Texas, USA; "Nona Franks", wife of Arthur B., white, female, age 32, first married at 20, can read and write English, parents born TX as well as herself, living with her husband, 3 children and her in laws.; Principal=Nona M. (?), Principal=TX Caldwell Co Census 19305 
Death*17 October 1978 1 
Burial*October 1978 Jeffrey Cemetery, McMahon, Caldwell County, Texas, USA1 

Citations

  1. [S26] Compiled Records from Genealogy Mail List or Website, ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/tx/caldwell/cemetery/jeffery.txt. Hereinafter cited as Transcribed and Compiled Records On Line.
  2. [S28] U.S. Census 1910, www.ancestry.com, Texas, Caldwell County, Justice Precinct #7, E.D. 35, p. 274B. Image 10 at www.ancestry.com.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1910.
  3. [S29] U.S. Census 1920, www.ancestry.com, Texas, Caldwell County, Justice Precinct #7, E. D. #63, p. 250A. Image #5 at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1920.
  4. [S33] U.S. Census 1900, ancestry.com, Texas, Caldwell County, E. D. #126, Judicial Precinct #7, P. 219B, Image 30 at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1900.
  5. [S84] U.S. Census 1930, ancestry.com, Texas, Caldwell County, Justice Precinct #4, District 14, Sheet 9A.
    Image #17 at www.ancestry.com.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1930.

Audrie Franks1

#3100, (September 1894 - )
Last EditedDec 11, 2002
Relationship2nd cousin of Zela Naomi Franks
ChartsDescendants of Jeremiah Franks and Morning Fisher
Descendants of Nicholas Fisher and Elizabeth Kearse
Descendants of Samuel and Elizabeth Gann
Father*Oliver Samuel Franks1 b. 16 Oct 1874, d. 30 Sep 1960
Mother*Ada M. Jenkins1 b. 27 Dec 1877, d. 18 Aug 1950
Birth*September 1894 Texas, USA1 
Cen-Enum*9 June 1900 Caldwell County, Texas, USA; "Audrie Franks", son of Sam, white, male, born Sep. 1894, age 5, born TX, father AR, mother TX, can read and speak English. Living with parents and one sister.; Principal=TX Caldwell Co Census 1900, Witness=Oliver Samuel Franks1 

Citations

  1. [S33] U.S. Census 1900, ancestry.com, Texas, Caldwell County, E. D. #126, Judicial Precinct #7, P. 212B, Image 16 at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1900.

Barsilla Franks1

#2094, (1836 - )
Last EditedFeb 21, 2003
Father*Lemuel Franks1 b. 1795, d. bt 1851 - 1860
Mother*Unknown (?)2 b. bt 1791 - 1800, d. c 1840
Birth*1836 Marion County, Alabama, USA1 
Cen-Enum*3 November 1850 Beat #5, Marion County, Alabama, USA; Brasilla, 14, female, born AL, living with parents and 12 siblings.; Principal=AL Marion Co Census 1850, Witness=Lemuel Franks1 

Citations

  1. [S12] U.S. Census 1850, www.ancestry.com, Alabama, Marion County, Beat #5, page 218.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1850.
  2. [S25] Ancestry.com, Bob Franks Family Web site at http://user.intop.net/~robfra/franks/pafg01.htm. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Bassie Franks1

#2481, (8 November 1909 - 15 November 1909)
Last EditedApr 3, 2002
Father*J. M. Franks1
Mother*R. L. (?)1
Birth*8 November 1909 1 
Death*15 November 1909 Witness=J. M. Franks, Witness=R. L. (?)1 
Burial*November 1909 Keys Cemetery, Itawamba County, Mississippi, USA; Bassie is buried next to her sister, Rubee, and also next to Jerry Franks (unknown relationship).1 

Citations

  1. [S69] Betty Burton-Cruber, compiler, Cemetery Markings - Itawamba County, Mississippi (Amory, MS: Amory Advertiser, 1978), p. 160. Hereinafter cited as Cemetery Markings of Itawamba County, Mississippi.

Bassie Irene Franks1

#3408, (8 November 1909 - 5 November 1910)
Last EditedFeb 21, 2003
Father*James Morrow Franks1 b. 5 Jan 1880, d. 12 Sep 1947
Mother*Rose Lean Murphy1 b. 16 Feb 1885, d. 7 Oct 1919
Birth*8 November 1909 Itawamba County, Mississippi, USA1 
Death*5 November 1910 Witness=James Morrow Franks, Witness=Rose Lean Murphy1 

Citations

  1. [S86] Itawamba Historical Society - Bob Franks, editor, An Itawamba Sampler (Matachie, MS: Matachie Printing, 1990), p. 45.. Hereinafter cited as Itawamba Sampler.

Becky Franks1

#2486, (1868 - 1939)
Last EditedApr 3, 2002
Birth*1868 1 
Death*1939 1 
Burial*1939 Keys Cemetery, Itawamba County, Mississippi, USA; Becky is buried beside J. L. Franks (her husband?) and twin daughters of Harlin Franks (her granddaughters?).1 

Citations

  1. [S69] Betty Burton-Cruber, compiler, Cemetery Markings - Itawamba County, Mississippi (Amory, MS: Amory Advertiser, 1978), p. 161. Hereinafter cited as Cemetery Markings of Itawamba County, Mississippi.

Belle D. Franks1,2

#4849, (April 1885 - )
Last EditedFeb 7, 2006
Father*James M. Franks1 b. c 1864
Mother*Mary C. (?)1 b. c 1857
Birth*April 1885 Alabama, USA2 
Census8 June 1900 Guin, Marion County, Alabama, USA; "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.; Principal=James M. Franks, Principal=AL Marion Co Census 19002 

Citations

  1. [S28] U.S. Census 1910, www.ancestry.com, AL, Marion County, Guin town, Image 24 at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1910.
  2. [S33] U.S. Census 1900, ancestry.com, AL, Marion County, Guin Town, p. 7A. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1900.

Ben O. Franks1

#2517, (1882 - 1946)
Last EditedApr 3, 2002
Birth*1882 1 
Marriage* Principal=Mary Thorton1 
Death*1946 1 
Burial*1946 Sandy Springs Cemetery, Itawamba County, Mississippi, USA; Ben is buried next to Mary Thorton Franks, who I am assuming is his wife.1 

Citations

  1. [S69] Betty Burton-Cruber, compiler, Cemetery Markings - Itawamba County, Mississippi (Amory, MS: Amory Advertiser, 1978), p. 440. Hereinafter cited as Cemetery Markings of Itawamba County, Mississippi.

Benjamin Franks1

#3323, (circa 1855 - )
Last EditedFeb 20, 2003
Father*Charles Franks1
Birth*circa 1855 1 

Citations

  1. [S86] Itawamba Historical Society - Bob Franks, editor, An Itawamba Sampler (Matachie, MS: Matachie Printing, 1990), p. 151.. Hereinafter cited as Itawamba Sampler.

Benjamin F. Franks1

#3042, (1822 - 6 June 1864)
Last EditedNov 24, 2002
Birth*1822 Alabama, USA1 
Marriage*circa 1844 Walker County, Texas, USA; Principal=Martha P. Spears1,2 
Cen-Head*28 October 1850 Caldwell County, Texas, USA; "Benjamin Franks", HH #25, age 28, white, male, farmer, born AL, real estate $600, cannot read or write. Living with Martha P. Franks (assumed wife) and 3 children. Living close to John Franks (possibly brother).; Principal=TX Caldwell Co Census 1850, Resident=Martha P. Spears, Resident=John Bailey Franks, Resident=Lemuel Alse Franks, Resident=Daniel G. Franks1 
Cen-Enum28 October 1850 Caldwell County, Texas, USA; "Martha P. Franks", age 24, female, born MS. Living with Benjamin F. Franks (assumed husband) and 3 children.; Principal=Martha P. Spears, Principal=TX Caldwell Co Census 18501 
Cen-Enum28 October 1850 Caldwell County, Texas, USA; "John B. Franks", white, male, age 5, born TX. Living with Benjamin and Martha Franks (assumed parents) and two male children (assumed brothers).; Principal=John Bailey Franks, Principal=TX Caldwell Co Census 18501 
Cen-Enum28 October 1850 Caldwell County, Texas, USA; "Lemuel A. Franks", white, male, age 3, born TX. Living with Benjamin and Martha Franks (assumed parents) and two male children (assumed brothers).; Principal=Lemuel Alse Franks, Principal=TX Caldwell Co Census 18501 
Cen-Enum28 October 1850 Caldwell County, Texas, USA; "Daniel G. Franks", white, male, age 1, born TX. Living with Benjamin and Martha Franks (assumed parents) and two male children (assumed brothers).; Principal=Daniel G. Franks, Principal=TX Caldwell Co Census 18501 
Death*6 June 1864 Frio County, Texas, USA3 

Family

Martha P. Spears b. 1826
Marriage*circa 1844 Walker County, Texas, USA; Principal=Martha P. Spears1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] U.S. Census 1850, www.ancestry.com, Texas, Caldwell County, p. 456. Image 4-5 at www.ancestry.com.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1850.
  2. [S25] Ancestry.com, Tory Crook at http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=tory&id=I13532. Her source: A Twentieth Century History of Southwest Texas, Vol. 11, p 306, Publication: Lewis Publishing Co.. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  3. [S25] Ancestry.com, Tory Crook at http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=tory&id=I13532. Her source: A Twentieth Century History of Southwest Texas, Vol. 11, p 405, Publication: Lewis Publishing Co.
  4. [S25] Ancestry.com, Tory Crook at http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=tory&id=I13532

Benjamin H. Franks1,2

#1636, (circa 1820 - )
Last EditedFeb 6, 2002
Birth*circa 1820 1 
Cen-Head*1841 Itawamba County, Mississippi, USA; being the only one in the household.1 
Marriage*13 April 1841 Itawamba County, Mississippi, USA; They were married by William Cooper.; Principal=Levicy Rawdon2 

Citations

  1. [S26] Compiled Records from Genealogy Mail List or Website, 1841 State Census of Itawamba County, MS. Posted at http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~robfra/statecen.html. Hereinafter cited as Transcribed and Compiled Records On Line.
  2. [S67] Jordan Dodd et al, compiler, Early American Marriages: Mississippi, 1825-1850 (Bountiful, Utah: Precision Indexing Publishers), Database found at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Mississippi Marriages 1825-50.

Benjamin Lemuel Wylie Franks1,2

#1885, (5 April 1882 - 23 April 1900)
Last EditedFeb 21, 2003
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Zela Naomi Franks
ChartsDescendants of Jeremiah Franks and Morning Fisher
Descendants of Nicholas Fisher and Elizabeth Kearse
Father*George Washington Franks2 b. 22 Dec 1855, d. 29 Apr 1942
Mother*Amy Ann Francis Taylor2 b. 4 Dec 1860, d. 21 Feb 1943
Birth*5 April 1882 Arkansas, USA1 
Death*23 April 1900 Arkansas, USA3 

Citations

  1. [S26] Compiled Records from Genealogy Mail List or Website, From Ancestry gedcom by Jeanie Jackson (e-mail address) updated 15 Nov 2001. Hereinafter cited as Transcribed and Compiled Records On Line.
  2. [S28] U.S. Census 1910, www.ancestry.com, Arkansas, Izard Co., Guthrie Township, p. 11B.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1910.
  3. [S87] Izard County Historical Society, History and Families of Izard County, Arkansas (Padukah, Kentucky: Turner Company, 2001), P.111.. Hereinafter cited as History and Families of Izard County, Arkansas.

Benson Franks1

#2490, (27 April 1908 - )
Last EditedApr 3, 2002
Birth*27 April 1908 1 
Marriage* Principal=Lizzie F. (?)1 
Burial* Mantachie Cemetery, Itawamba County, Mississippi, USA; Benson is to be buried beside Lizzie F. Franks (assumed wife).1 

Citations

  1. [S69] Betty Burton-Cruber, compiler, Cemetery Markings - Itawamba County, Mississippi (Amory, MS: Amory Advertiser, 1978), p. 227. Hereinafter cited as Cemetery Markings of Itawamba County, Mississippi.

Berma Franks1

#2483, (4 March 1919 - 12 March 1919)
Last EditedApr 3, 2002
Father*Harlin H. Franks1 b. 3 Sep 1891, d. 2 Sep 1967
Mother*Cordie (?)1 b. 25 Aug 1896
Birth*4 March 1919 1 
Death*12 March 1919 Witness=Harlin H. Franks, Witness=Cordie (?)1 
Burial*March 1919 Keys Cemetery, Itawamba County, Mississippi, USA; Berma is buried with her twin sister and also with Becky and J. T. Franks (unknown relationship).1 

Citations

  1. [S69] Betty Burton-Cruber, compiler, Cemetery Markings - Itawamba County, Mississippi (Amory, MS: Amory Advertiser, 1978), p. 161. Hereinafter cited as Cemetery Markings of Itawamba County, Mississippi.

Bernice H. Franks1

#3340, (10 February 1901 - 2 April 1994)
Last EditedFeb 21, 2003
Relationship2nd cousin of Zela Naomi Franks
ChartsDescendants of Jeremiah Franks and Morning Fisher
Descendants of Nicholas Fisher and Elizabeth Kearse
Descendants of Samuel and Elizabeth Gann
Father*William Henry Franks1 b. 29 Oct 1873, d. 24 Oct 1945
Mother*Sarah Rosie Jane Smith1 b. Jun 1877, d. 11 Mar 1946
Birth*10 February 1901 Izard County, Arkansas, USA1 
Death*2 April 1994 1 

Citations

  1. [S87] Izard County Historical Society, History and Families of Izard County, Arkansas (Padukah, Kentucky: Turner Company, 2001), P.111.. Hereinafter cited as History and Families of Izard County, Arkansas.

Berry Franks1

#2904, (1790 - )
Last EditedOct 26, 2002
Birth*1790 South Carolina, USA1 
Marriage* Principal=Nancy (?)1 
Cen-Head*9 October 1850 Union Township, Izard County, Arkansas, USA; "Berry Franks", age 60, male, born SC. HH #353. Living with Nancy, and 9 children.; Principal=AR Izard Co CENSUS 1850, Resident=Nancy (?), Resident=Andrew Franks, Resident=Elizabeth Franks, Resident=Allis Franks, Resident=Margaret Franks, Resident=John Franks, Resident=Pleasant Franks, Resident=Merry J. Franks, Resident=Charles Franks, Resident=Martha C. Franks1 
Cen-Enum9 October 1850 Union Township, Izard County, Arkansas, USA; "Nancy Franks", age 35, born SC, living with Berry Franks and 9 children.; Principal=Nancy (?), Principal=AR Izard Co CENSUS 18501 
Cen-Enum9 October 1850 Union Township, Izard County, Arkansas, USA; "Andrew Franks", age 21, male, born AL. Living with Berry and Nancy Franks (probably father and stepmother) and eight siblings (assumed relationships).; Principal=Andrew Franks, Principal=AR Izard Co CENSUS 18501 
Cen-Enum9 October 1850 Union Township, Izard County, Arkansas, USA; "Elizabeth Franks", age 12, female, born AL. Living with Berry and Nancy Franks (assumed parents) and eight siblings (assumed relationships).; Principal=Elizabeth Franks, Principal=AR Izard Co CENSUS 18501 
Cen-Enum9 October 1850 Union Township, Izard County, Arkansas, USA; "Allis Franks", age 10, female, born AL. Living with Berry and Nancy Franks (assumed parents) and eight siblings (assumed relationships).; Principal=Allis Franks, Principal=AR Izard Co CENSUS 18501 
Cen-Enum9 October 1850 Union Township, Izard County, Arkansas, USA; "Margaret Franks", age 8, female, born AL. Living with Berry and Nancy Franks (assumed parents) and eight siblings (assumed relationships).; Principal=Margaret Franks, Principal=AR Izard Co CENSUS 18501 
Cen-Enum9 October 1850 Union Township, Izard County, Arkansas, USA; "Margaret Franks", age 8, female, born AL. Living with Berry and Nancy Franks (assumed parents) and eight siblings (assumed relationships).; Principal=John Franks, Principal=AR Izard Co CENSUS 18501 
Cen-Enum9 October 1850 Union Township, Izard County, Arkansas, USA; "Pleasant Franks", age 8, male, born AL. Living with Berry and Nancy Franks (assumed parents) and eight siblings (assumed relationships).; Principal=Pleasant Franks, Principal=AR Izard Co CENSUS 18501 
Cen-Enum9 October 1850 Union Township, Izard County, Arkansas, USA; "Merry J. Franks", age 6, female, born AL. Living with Berry and Nancy Franks (assumed parents) and eight siblings (assumed relationships).; Principal=Merry J. Franks, Principal=AR Izard Co CENSUS 18501 
Cen-Enum9 October 1850 Union Township, Izard County, Arkansas, USA; "Charles Franks", age 2, male, born AL. Living with Berry and Nancy Franks (assumed parents) and eight siblings (assumed relationships).; Principal=Charles Franks, Principal=AR Izard Co CENSUS 18501 
Cen-Enum9 October 1850 Union Township, Izard County, Arkansas, USA; "Martha C. Franks", age 9 months, female, born AR. Living with Berry and Nancy Franks (assumed parents) and eight siblings (assumed relationships).; Principal=Martha C. Franks, Principal=AR Izard Co CENSUS 18501 

Family 1

Child

Family 2

Nancy (?) b. 1815
Marriage* Principal=Nancy (?)1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S12] U.S. Census 1850, www.ancestry.com, Arkansas, Izard County, Union Township
    Imge 4 at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1850.

Bert Franks1

#4232, (1901 - )
Last EditedNov 6, 2003
Father*Gregory S. Franks1 b. 1876
Birth*1901 Franklin County, Alabama, USA1 

Citations

  1. [S44] Email Message, from Greg Franks [e-mail address] to Pat Balkcom, 11/5/2003. Greg is a descendant of Elisha Franks.

Bertha Franks1

#5194, (January 1898 - )
Last EditedFeb 24, 2006
Father*Isaac J. Franks1 b. May 1854
Mother*Nancy A. (?)1 b. Oct 1851
Birth*January 1898 Alabama, USA1 
Census16 June 1900 Pearce's Mill, Marion County, Alabama, USA; "Isaac Franks", HH #174, born May 1854, age 46, married 30 years, born AL, father born TN, mother born AL, farmer, cannot read or write, owns farm free of mortgage. Living with him:
Nancy A., wife, born Oct. 1851, age 48 married 30 years, has had 12 children, 9 living, born AL, father born NC, mother born SC, cannot read or write.
James A., son, born April 1872, age 28, single, born AL, parents born AL, farm laborer, can read and write.
Isaac L., son, born Feb. 1880, age 20, single, born AL, parents born AL, farm laborer, can read and write, attended school 3 months.
John W., son, born May 1882, age 18, single, born AL, parents born AL, farm laborer, can read and write, attended school 1 month.
Dee, son, born March 1887, age 13, single, born AL, parents born AL, farm laborer, can read but not write, attended school 5 months.
Howard, son, born May 1889, age 11, single, born AL, parents born AL, farm laborer, can read but not write, attended school a half of a month.
Bertha, daughter, born Jan. 1898, age 2, born AL, parents born AL.; Principal=Isaac J. Franks, Principal=AL Marion Co Census 19001 

Citations

  1. [S33] U.S. Census 1900, ancestry.com, Alabama, Marion County, Pearce's Mill, Precinct #11, p. 10. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1900.

Bertha J. Franks1

#5133, (April 1891 - )
Last EditedFeb 5, 2006
Father*John Wesley Franks1 b. Mar 1861
Mother*Matilda (?)1 b. Jun 1860
Birth*April 1891 Alabama, USA1 
Census7 June 1900 Guin, Marion County, Alabama, USA; "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.; Principal=John Wesley Franks, Principal=AL Marion Co Census 19001 

Citations

  1. [S33] U.S. Census 1900, ancestry.com, AL, Marion County, Guin Town, p. 13A. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1900.

Berthina Franks1

#2270, (circa 1842 - )
Last EditedJun 28, 2004
Father*Elisha Franks1 b. 1802, d. Oct 1859
Mother*Panina (?)1 b. c 1805
Birth*circa 1842 Alabama, USA1 
Cen-Enum*30 December 1850 District 14, Marion County, Alabama, USA; Berthina Franks, age 8, born AL, living with parents, Elisha and Panina.; Principal=AL Marion Co Census 1850, Witness=Elisha Franks2 
Cen-Enum*27 June 1860 Aston's Store P. O., Marion County, Alabama, USA; "Bethna Franks", white, female, age 18, born AL, attended school, living with her mother and brother.; Principal=AL Marion Co Census 1860, Witness=Panina (?)3 

Citations

  1. [S48] Researcher Dick D. Fox, Information given by Mike Chapman to Dick Fox., http://lockhart1957.tripod.com/index-GEN.html
  2. [S12] U.S. Census 1850, www.ancestry.com, Alabama, Marion County, District 14, page 337.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1850.
  3. [S11] U.S. Census 1860, www.ancestry.com, Alabama, Marion County, Eastern District, Aston's Store, P. 39,
    Image 39 at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1860.

Beth Angelia Franks1

#2497, ( - 31 December 1956)
Last EditedApr 3, 2002
Death*31 December 1956 1 
Burial*1957 Oakland Cemetery, Itawamba County, Mississippi, USA; Gravestone states she was the daughter of Rudolph Franks.1 

Citations

  1. [S69] Betty Burton-Cruber, compiler, Cemetery Markings - Itawamba County, Mississippi (Amory, MS: Amory Advertiser, 1978), p. 367. Hereinafter cited as Cemetery Markings of Itawamba County, Mississippi.

Bethie Franks1

#3418, (14 July 1879 - 14 May 1944)
Last EditedFeb 19, 2006
Father*Jeremiah M. Franks1 b. 1847
Mother*Nancy Cagle1 b. 1848
Birth*14 July 1879 Alabama, USA; Census would have put birthdate in 1878.2,1 
Cen-Enum*21 June 1880 Itawamba County, Alabama, USA; "Bettie Franks", white, female, age 2, daughter of Jerry M. Franks, born AL, father AL, mother GA.; Principal=MS Itawamba Co Census 1880, Witness=Jeremiah M. Franks1 
Married Name13 May 1894 Parker2,3 
Marriage*13 May 1894 Marion County, Alabama, USA; Principal=F. Mayfield Parker2,3 
Death*14 May 1944 Itawamba County, Mississippi, USA2 

Citations

  1. [S10] U.S. Census 1880, www.ancestry.com, MS, Itawamba County, District 3, Enum. District 11, p. 36. Image #36 at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1880.
  2. [S25] Ancestry.com, Bob Franks Family Web site at http://user.intop.net/~robfra/franks/pafg01.htm. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  3. [S25] Ancestry.com, Alabama Marriages, 1809-1920.

Betty Elizabeth Franks1

#2525, (10 April 1865 - 10 July 1962)
Last EditedApr 3, 2002
Birth*10 April 1865 1 
Death*10 July 1962 1 
Burial*July 1962 Unity Cemetery, Itawamba County, Mississippi, USA1 

Citations

  1. [S69] Betty Burton-Cruber, compiler, Cemetery Markings - Itawamba County, Mississippi (Amory, MS: Amory Advertiser, 1978), p. 509. Hereinafter cited as Cemetery Markings of Itawamba County, Mississippi.

Beulah May Franks1

#3032, (24 July 1898 - 10 November 1988)
Last EditedJun 15, 2015
Relationship2nd cousin of Zela Naomi Franks
ChartsDescendants of Jeremiah Franks and Morning Fisher
Descendants of Nicholas Fisher and Elizabeth Kearse
Descendants of Samuel and Elizabeth Gann
Father*William Henry Franks1 b. 29 Oct 1873, d. 24 Oct 1945
Mother*Sarah Rosie Jane Smith1 b. Jun 1877, d. 11 Mar 1946
Birth*24 July 1898 Salem, Fulton County, Arkansas, USA1 
Cen-Enum*18 June 1900 Fulton County, Arkansas, USA; "Bula Franks", daughter of William H. Franks, female, white, born July 1898, 1 year old, born Arkansas, parents born Arkansas; Witness=William Henry Franks2 
Death*10 November 1988 1 

Citations

  1. [S87] Izard County Historical Society, History and Families of Izard County, Arkansas (Padukah, Kentucky: Turner Company, 2001), P.111.. Hereinafter cited as History and Families of Izard County, Arkansas.
  2. [S33] U.S. Census 1900, ancestry.com, Arkansas, Fulton County, Cleveland Township, E.D. #24, Sheet #15. Image #29 at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1900.

Billy Gene Franks1

#4840, (21 January 1932 - 13 January 1975)
Last EditedJul 23, 2004
Birth*21 January 1932 1 
Military*circa 1951 Korea; According to his headstone, Billy was a major in the US Army in Korea.1 
Death*13 January 1975 1 

Citations

  1. [S26] Compiled Records from Genealogy Mail List or Website, Guin City, AL Cemetery records at
    http://www.guinal.org/PDFs/2002_PDFs/guincitycem.pdf. Hereinafter cited as Transcribed and Compiled Records On Line.

Billy Wayne Franks1

#2469, (24 April 1938 - 9 May 1938)
Last EditedApr 2, 2002
Birth*24 April 1938 1 
Death*9 May 1938 1 
Burial*May 1938 Keys Cemetery, Itawamba County, Mississippi, USA; Billy is buried beside Milford, who was the son of Nolen and Amanda Franks, so he may also be their son.1 

Citations

  1. [S69] Betty Burton-Cruber, compiler, Cemetery Markings - Itawamba County, Mississippi (Amory, MS: Amory Advertiser, 1978), p. 144. Hereinafter cited as Cemetery Markings of Itawamba County, Mississippi.

Birt Franks1

#5179, (circa 1905 - )
Last EditedFeb 23, 2006
Father*Jessie Rufus Franks1 b. 12 Mar 1863, d. 19 Jun 1942
Mother*Arminda Ella Homer1 b. Mar 1873, d. 12 Jul 1953
Birth*circa 1905 Alabama, USA1 
Census26 April 1910 Pikeville, Marion County, Alabama, USA; "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.; Principal=Jessie Rufus Franks, Principal=AL Marion Co Census 19101 

Citations

  1. [S28] U.S. Census 1910, www.ancestry.com, AL, Marion County, Pikeville, Beat #16, Sheet 4B. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1910.

Bobby E. Franks1

#2506, (13 April 1947 - 18 April 1947)
Last EditedApr 3, 2002
Birth*13 April 1947 1 
Death*18 April 1947 1 
Burial*April 1947 Ridge Cemetery, Itawamba County, Mississippi, USA; Bobby is buried next to Gennie and Mitchell Franks who may be his sister and brother.1 

Citations

  1. [S69] Betty Burton-Cruber, compiler, Cemetery Markings - Itawamba County, Mississippi (Amory, MS: Amory Advertiser, 1978), p. 415. Hereinafter cited as Cemetery Markings of Itawamba County, Mississippi.

Bobby H. Franks1

#2527, (12 December 1933 - 25 June 1945)
Last EditedApr 3, 2002
Father*Marvin Franks1 b. 8 Sep 1902, d. 12 Oct 1964
Birth*12 December 1933 1 
Death*25 June 1945 1 
Burial*June 1945 Walton Cemetery, Itawamba County, Mississippi, USA; Bobby's tombstone states he is the son of Marvin Franks who he is buried beside.1 

Citations

  1. [S69] Betty Burton-Cruber, compiler, Cemetery Markings - Itawamba County, Mississippi (Amory, MS: Amory Advertiser, 1978), p. 513. Hereinafter cited as Cemetery Markings of Itawamba County, Mississippi.

Buchanon Franks1

#5213, (May 1881 - )
Last EditedFeb 24, 2006
Birth*May 1881 Alabama, USA1 
Census*11 June 1900 Guin, Marion County, Alabama, USA; "Buchanon Franks", boarder in HH #129, born May 1881, age 19, single, born AL, father born AL, mother born GA, farmer, can read and write, renting his farm.; Principal=AL Marion Co Census 19001 

Citations

  1. [S33] U.S. Census 1900, ancestry.com, Alabama, Marion County, Guin, Sheet 7B. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1900.