Nancy Franks1

#3322, (circa 1852 - )
Last EditedFeb 20, 2003
Father*Charles Franks1
Birth*circa 1852 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.

Nancy A. Franks1

#482, (circa 1842 - )
Last EditedOct 13, 2002
Father*James Franks1 b. c 1810
Mother*Louisa (?)1 b. c 1822
Birth*circa 1842 Mississippi, USA1 
Cen-Enum*11 September 1850 Richwoods Township, Izard County, Arkansas, USA; an eight year old child, born in Mississippi, and living with her parents and three brothers.; Principal=AR Izard Co CENSUS 1850, Witness=James Franks2 

Citations

  1. [S12] U.S. Census 1850, www.ancestry.com, Izard County, Arkansas, Richwood Township. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1850.
  2. [S12] U.S. Census 1850, www.ancestry.com, Izard County, Arkansas, Richwoods Township, page 3, Ancestry Image #5.

Nancy A. Franks1

#2257, (1841 - )
Last EditedJun 27, 2004
Father*Elijah S. Franks1 b. 17 Dec 1822, d. bt 1870 - 1880
Mother*Sarah Francis White1 b. 1824
Birth*1841 Alabama, USA1 
Cen-Enum*30 December 1850 District 14, Marion County, Alabama, USA; Nancy A. Franks, age 9, born AL, living with parents, Elijah S. and Sarah, and 5 siblings.; Principal=AL Marion Co Census 1850, Witness=Elijah S. Franks1 

Citations

  1. [S12] U.S. Census 1850, www.ancestry.com, Alabama, Marion County, District 14, page 337.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1850.

Nancy A. Franks1

#5128, (October 1883 - )
Last EditedFeb 26, 2006
Father*George J. Franks1 b. Aug 1828
Mother*Mariah Lyons1 b. Dec 1847
Birth*October 1883 Alabama, USA1 
Census7 June 1900 Guin, Marion County, Alabama, USA; "George Franks", HH # 95, living beside Alvin Franks, born Aug. 1828, age 71, married 21 years, born AL, parents born NC, farmer, can read and write, owns his farm free of mortgage. Living with him:
Mariah, wife, born Dec. 1847, age 52, married 21 years, has had 2 children, all living (believe this should say 3 children), born AL, father born VA, mother born TN, can read and write.
Nancy, daughter, born Oct. 1883, age 16, born AL, parents born AL, attended school 4 months, can read and write.
Lealear (?), daughter, born Dec. 1885, age 14, farm laborer, born AL, parents born AL, attended school 4 months, can read and write.; Principal=George J. Franks, Principal=AL Marion Co Census 19001 
Married Namecirca 1910 Holiday2 
Marriage*circa 1910 Principal=George C. Holiday2 
Census2 May 1910 Guin, Marion County, Alabama, USA; "Mariah Franks", HH #234, age 63, widow, has had 3 children, all living, born AL, father born VA, mother born TN, general farmer, cannot read and write, owns farm free of mortgage. Living with her:
Leliar Mayo, daughter, age 24, widow, no children, born AL, father born TN, mother born AL, can read and write.
Nancy A. Holiday, daughter, age 26, married less than a year, no children, born AL, father born TN, mother born AL.
George C. Holiday, son-in-law, age 27, married less than a year, born MS, father born AL, mother born TN, farm laborer on the home farm, can read write.; Principal=Mariah Lyons, Principal=AL Marion Co Census 19102 

Citations

  1. [S33] U.S. Census 1900, ancestry.com, AL, Marion County, Guin Town, p. 13A. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1900.
  2. [S28] U.S. Census 1910, www.ancestry.com, AL, Marion County, Guin, page 13A. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1910.

Nancy Ann Franks1

#3050, (circa 1858 - )
Last EditedNov 24, 2002
Father*Benjamin F. Franks1 b. 1822, d. 6 Jun 1864
Mother*Martha P. Spears1 b. 1826
Birth*circa 1858 1 

Citations

  1. [S25] Ancestry.com, Tory Crook at http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=tory&id=I13532.. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Nancy C. Franks1

#2266, (circa 1830 - )
Last EditedJun 26, 2004
Father*Elisha Franks1 b. 1802, d. Oct 1859
Mother*Panina (?)1 b. c 1805
Birth*circa 1830 Alabama, USA1 
Cen-Enum*30 December 1850 District 14, Marion County, Alabama, USA; Nancy C. Franks, age 20, born AL, living with parents, Elisha and Panina.; Principal=AL Marion Co Census 1850, Witness=Elisha Franks1 

Citations

  1. [S12] U.S. Census 1850, www.ancestry.com, Alabama, Marion County, District 14, page 337.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1850.

Nancy E. Franks1

#3296, (1866 - )
Last EditedFeb 21, 2003
Father*William M. Franks1 b. Mar 1841, d. 27 Dec 1911
Mother*Margaret Caroline McGowen1 b. May 1843, d. 1909
Birth*1866 Illinois, USA2 
Census1 August 1870 Marion County, Alabama, USA; "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.; Principal=William M. Franks, Principal=AL Marion Co Census 18703 

Citations

  1. [S25] Ancestry.com, Posted by Chad D. Baus at
    http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=frankshaus&id=I886.. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  2. [S25] Ancestry.com, Bob Franks Family Web site at http://user.intop.net/~robfra/franks/pafg01.htm
  3. [S9] U.S. Census 1870, www.ancestry.com, AL, Marion Co., Western District, p. 80. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1870.

Nancy Eleanor Franks1

#1928, (25 November 1872 - 19 November 1956)
Last EditedMar 25, 2005
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*Jeremiah Thomas Franks1 b. 6 Feb 1848, d. 21 Mar 1927
Mother*Mary Rebecca Rader1 b. 8 Oct 1850, d. 17 Nov 1904
Birth-Alt.October 1872 Arkansas, USA2 
Birth*25 November 1872 Arkansas, USA3 
Cen-Enum*3 June 1880 Lick Mountain, Conway County, Arkansas, USA; "Nancy Franks", daughter of Jeremiah, age 9, born AR, living with parents, Jeremiah and Mary R., and 3 siblings. Father born AL, mother TN.; Principal=AR Conway Co Census 1880, Witness=Jeremiah Thomas Franks4 
Married Namecirca 1891 Woods5 
Marriage*circa 1891 Principal=Thomas Woods5,2 
Married Name1898 Skidmore5 
Marriage*1898 Principal=Joseph H. Skidmore5,2 
Cen-Enum*11 June 1900 Caldwell County, Texas, USA; "Nannie Skidmore", wife of Joseph, born Oct. 1872, age 27, married 2 years, has had 2 children, both still living, born AR, father AL, mother MS. Can read and write English. Living with husband, 2 sons, and next to her parents.; Principal=TX Caldwell Co Census 1900, Witness=Joseph H. Skidmore2 
Death*19 November 1956 Mannsville, Johnston County, Oklahoma, USA1 
Burial*November 1956 Mannsville Cemetery, Mannsville, Johnston County, Oklahoma, USA1 

Family 1

Thomas Woods
Marriage*circa 1891 Principal=Thomas Woods5,2 
Child

Family 2

Joseph H. Skidmore b. Feb 1873
Marriage*1898 Principal=Joseph H. Skidmore5,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S26] Compiled Records from Genealogy Mail List or Website, http://www.brightok.net/~lwmac/man5_cem.htm (Cemetery transcription). Hereinafter cited as Transcribed and Compiled Records On Line.
  2. [S33] U.S. Census 1900, ancestry.com, Texas, Caldwell County, E. D. #126, Judicial Precinct #7, P. 213B, Image 18 at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1900.
  3. [S44] Email Message, from Larry Rader (e-mail address) to Patricia Balkcom, 22 March 2005. Larry is great grandson of Jeremiah Daniel Rader.
  4. [S10] U.S. Census 1880, www.ancestry.com, Arkansas, Conway County, Lick Mountain, E.D. #41, p. 343A, Image 24 at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1880.
  5. [S26] Transcribed and Compiled Records On Line, http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=message&r=rw&p=localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.johnston&m=353 Posted by Cathy Squires (e-mail address).

Nancy Elizabeth Franks1,2

#139, (September 1855 - 1913)
Last EditedFeb 26, 2017
RelationshipGrandaunt 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 Franks1 b. Jan 1819, d. a 1900
Mother*Cynthia Gann1 b. Oct 1822, d. a 1900
Birth*September 1855 Itawamba County, Mississippi, USA; Date of birth is given in the Conwary Co., AR 1900 census.3,1 
Census18 June 1860 Union Township, Fulton County, Arkansas, USA; "Oliver Franks", head of HH#245, age 41, farmer, real estate 500, personal estate 500, born TN, read/write no. Living with his wife and 7 children.
"Synthia Franks", age 36, born TN;
"William Franks", age 18, farm laborer, born MS, attended school;
"John Franks", age 16, farm laborer, born MS, attended school;
"Jeremiah Franks", age 14, born AL, attended school;
"Fanny Franks" age 12, born AL;
"Isaac Franks", age 8, born AL;
"Nancy Franks", age 6, born MS;
"Joshua Franks", age 11 months, born MS;
"Robert H.", 5, born in Arkansas.
The family lived next door to Oliver's parents and his brother Lemuel.; Head of Household=Oliver Franks, Enumerator=AR Fulton Co Census 18604 
Census29 August 1870 Table Rock Township, Izard County, Arkansas, USA; "Oliver Franks", head of HH# 21, 51 years old, born in Tennessee, farmer, real estate $500, personal property $428, read/write no. Living with his wife and eight children.
"Cyntha", wife of Oliver Franks, age 47, born in Tennessee, keeping house;
"Mornin", 32, born in Mississippi and keeping house. This is interesting as Mourning is also listed in the same census as living with her husband, Robert Guthrie;
"Geramiah", 17, born in Tennessee (??). Working at home;
"Mornin", 18, born in TN (??);
"Lemuel", 18, born in AL, read/write no;
"Nancy E.", 16, born in Mississippi;
"Joshua M.", age 11, born in Arkansas;
"Martha A", 8, born in Arkansas;
"Robert H.", age 5 born Arkansas.
The family next door was headed by Mar Franks, a female age 45. In her household were Jasper, James, Cintha, William, Frannie M, and William E Franks, ages 3 months to 17 years.; Head of Household=Oliver Franks, Enumerator=AR Izard Co Census 18705 
Marriage*1876 Principal=James Henry Hager6 
Married Name1876 Hager6 
Cen-Enum*12 June 1880 Izard County, Arkansas, USA; "Nancy E. Hager", wife of James H. Hager, age 25, married, housekeeping, born MS, parents born NC. Living with husband and two daughters.; Principal=AR Izard Co Census 1880, Witness=James Henry Hager3 
(Witness) Death15 February 1900 Conway County, Arkansas, USA; Principal=James Henry Hager6 
Census*6 June 1900 Gregory Township, Conway County, Arkansas, USA; "Nancy E. Hager", head of HH #67, white, female, born Sept, 1855 in MS, farmer, age 44, parents born AL, read/write no, renting a farm property. Living with her 5 daughters.
"Mary F. Hager", daughter of Nancy E. Hager, born Aug. 1879, age 20, born AR, father AL, mother MS;
"Renny A. Hager", daughter of Nancy E. Hager, born Jan. 1883, age 17, born AR, father AL, mother MS;
"Suzie B. Hager", daughter of Nancy E. Hager, born Feb. 1888, age 12, born AR, father AL, mother MS;
"Maggie M. Hager", daughter of Nancy E. Hager, born Sept. 1890, age 9, born AR, father AL, mother MS;
"_lenri A. Hager", daughter of Nancy E. Hager, born Feb. 1893, age 7, born AR, father AL, mother MS.; Principal=AR Conway Co Census 1900, Resident=Mary F. Hager, Resident=Renny A. Hager, Resident=Suzie B. Hager, Resident=Maggie Mae Hager, Resident=?. A. Hager7 
Death*1913 Caldwell County, Texas, USA; According to information on Dick Fox's website, Nancy moved with her children to Caldwell County, TX from AR after her husband died.1 
Burial*1913 Lockhart City Cemetery, Lockhart, Caldwell County, Texas, USA8 

Family

James Henry Hager b. 3 May 1849, d. 15 Feb 1900
Marriage*1876 Principal=James Henry Hager6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S40] FamilySearch (www.familysearch.org), compiler, "Church of LDS Ancestral File - Submitted"; AFN:M1HQ-WX, Ancestral File Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Hereinafter cited as "Church of LDS Ancestral File."
  2. [S44] Email Message, Rosalie Guthrie to Pat Balkcom, (e-mail address), 29 April 2001.
  3. [S10] U.S. Census 1880, www.ancestry.com, Arkansas,Izard County, Union Township, E.D. #80, page 16. Image 15 at www.ancestry.com.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1880.
  4. [S11] U.S. Census 1860, www.ancestry.com, Arkansas, Fulton County, Union Township, Union Post Office, p. 35.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1860.
  5. [S9] U.S. Census 1870, www.ancestry.com, Arkansas, Izard County, Table Rock Township, page 4.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1870.
  6. [S26] Compiled Records from Genealogy Mail List or Website, http://members.tripod.com/~dickdfox/index-dickdfox.html
    Dick D. Fox's homepage. Source - obituary for James Henry Hager.. Hereinafter cited as Transcribed and Compiled Records On Line.
  7. [S33] U.S. Census 1900, ancestry.com, Arkansas, Conway County, Gregory Township, E.D. #4, page 28A. Image #7 at www.ancestry.com.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1900.
  8. [S26] Transcribed and Compiled Records On Line, http://members.tripod.com/~dickdfox/index-dickdfox.html
    Dick D. Fox's homepage.

Nancy Elizabeth Franks1,2

#3178, (2 April 1853 - 14 December 1909)
Last EditedJan 6, 2003
Father*Leven Franks1,2 b. 1807
Mother*Mary Cook1,2 b. 1808, d. a 1870
Birth*2 April 1853 Mississippi, USA3,2 
Cen-Enum*28 June 1860 Marion County, Alabama, USA; "Nancy E. Franks", white, female, age 9, born MS. Living with Levin and Mary Franks (assumed parents) and 5 other children.; Principal=AL Marion Co Census 1860, Witness=Leven Franks3 
Married Name25 April 1875 Anderson2 
Marriage*25 April 1875 Principal=William Robert Anderson2 
Death*14 December 1909 Alvarado, Johnson County, Texas, USA1,2 
Burial*December 1909 Watts Chapel, Alvarado, Johnson County, Texas, USA2 

Citations

  1. [S11] U.S. Census 1860, www.ancestry.com, Alabama, Marion County, Eastern District, Aston Stone P. O., p. 654B. Image 40 at www.ancestry.com.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1860.
  2. [S25] Ancestry.com, Rita Thompson
    http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2047301&id=I78. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  3. [S11] U.S. Census 1860, www.ancestry.com, Alabama, Marion County, Eastern District, Aston's Store P. O., p. 654B. Image 40 at www.ancestry.com.

Nancy Elnor Franks1

#2475, (5 July 1906 - 30 August 1909)
Last EditedApr 2, 2002
Father*John Franks1 b. 26 Sep 1880, d. 6 Mar 1965
Mother*Mittie (?)1 b. 2 Aug 1880, d. 27 Nov 1964
Birth*5 July 1906 1 
Death*30 August 1909 Witness=John Franks, Witness=Mittie (?)1 
Burial*August 1909 Keys Cemetery, Itawamba County, Mississippi, USA; Nancy is buried beside John and Mittie Franks (assumed parents).1 

Citations

  1. [S69] Betty Burton-Cruber, compiler, Cemetery Markings - Itawamba County, Mississippi (Amory, MS: Amory Advertiser, 1978), p. 146. Hereinafter cited as Cemetery Markings of Itawamba County, Mississippi.

Nancy J. Franks1

#4753, (1850 - )
Last EditedJul 15, 2004
Father*Elisha D. Franks1 b. Dec 1820
Mother*Pheribee (?)1 b. bt 1818 - 1820, d. b 1900
Birth*1850 Alabama, USA2 
Cen-Enum*21 June 1860 Aston's Store P. O., Marion County, Alabama, USA; "Nancy J. Franks", white, female, age 10, born AL. Living with parents and 6 siblings.; Principal=AL Marion Co Census 1860, Witness=Elisha D. Franks2 
Cen-Enum*14 June 1870 Western District, Pikeville, Marion County, Alabama, USA; "Nancy J. Franks", 19 yr. old, white, female, born AL, cannot read or write, living with parents and 3 sisters (assumed relationships).; Principal=AL Marion Co Census 1870, Witness=Elisha D. Franks3 

Citations

  1. [S11] U.S. Census 1860, www.ancestry.com, Alabama, Marion County, Eastern District, Aston's Store, P. 52,
    Image 32 at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1860.
  2. [S11] U.S. Census 1860, www.ancestry.com, Alabama, Marion County, Eastern District, Aston's Store, P. 32,
    Image 32 at www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S9] U.S. Census 1870, www.ancestry.com, AL, Marion County, Western District, p. 20, Image 20 at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1870.

Nancy J. Franks1

#4774, (1856 - )
Last EditedJul 12, 2004
Father*John S. Franks1 b. 1830
Mother*Sarah A. (?)1 b. 1835
Birth*1856 Alabama, USA1 
Cen-Enum*21 June 1860 Aston's Store P. O., Marion County, Alabama, USA; "Nancy J. Franks", white, female, age 4, born AL, living with parents and 2 siblings.; Principal=AL Marion Co Census 1860, Witness=John S. Franks1 
Cen-Enum*11 June 1870 Western District, Marion County, Alabama, USA; "Nancy J. Franks", 13 yr. old white, female, born AL, cannot write, attended school. Living with Sarah Franks (assumed mother) and 5 siblings (assumed relationships).; Principal=AL Marion Co Census 1870, Witness=Sarah A. (?)2 

Citations

  1. [S11] U.S. Census 1860, www.ancestry.com, Alabama, Marion County, Eastern District, Aston's Store, P. 29,
    Image 29 at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1860.
  2. [S9] U.S. Census 1870, www.ancestry.com, AL, Marion County, Western District, p. 16, Image 16 at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1870.

Nancy Jane Franks1

#5170, (September 1891 - 5 June 1974)
Last EditedFeb 19, 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*September 1891 Alabama, USA1,2 
Census2 June 1900 Pikeville, Marion County, Alabama, USA; "Jessie R. Franks", head of HH #12, born Feb. 1866, age 34, married 12 years, born AL, father born AL, mother born GA, farmer, can read and write, owns his farm free of mortgage. Living with him:
Armanda, wife, born Mar. 1873, age 27, married 12 years, has had 6 children, 5 living, born AL, parents born AL, can read and write.
Rosie A., daughter, born Nov. 1889, age 10, born AL, parents born AL, attended school 5 months, can read and write.
Nancy J., daughter, born Sept. 1891, age 8, born AL, parents born AL, attended school 5 months.
Dora E., daughter, born April, 1893, age 7, born AL, parents born AL, attended school 5 months.
Lealor T., daughter, born Sept. 1896, age 3, born AL, parents born AL.
Buddie L., son, born Sept. 1899, age 9 months, born AL, parents born AL.; Principal=Jessie Rufus Franks, Principal=AL Marion Co Census 19003 
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 19104 
Burial*June 1974 Liberty Cemetery, Guin, Marion County, Alabama, USA; Buried with Jessie and Ella, her parents.1 
Death*5 June 1974 USA1 

Citations

  1. [S26] Compiled Records from Genealogy Mail List or Website, Transcription of Cemetery Stones at Liberty Cemetery, Guin, AL
    http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/al/marion/cemeteries/liberty.txt. Hereinafter cited as Transcribed and Compiled Records On Line.
  2. [S33] U.S. Census 1900, ancestry.com, AL, Marion County, Pikeville, Beat 16, page 1B. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1900.
  3. [S33] U.S. Census 1900, ancestry.com, Alabama, Marion County, Pikeville, Sheet 1B.
  4. [S28] U.S. Census 1910, www.ancestry.com, AL, Marion County, Pikeville, Beat #16, Sheet 4B. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1910.

Nathan Thompson Franks

#103, (5 February 1896 - 6 March 1982)
Last EditedMar 12, 2018
RelationshipUncle of Zela Naomi Franks
ChartsDescendants of Jeremiah Franks and Morning Fisher
Descendants of Nicholas Fisher and Elizabeth Kearse
Descendants of Samuel and Elizabeth Gann
Descendants of Charles and Mary Woolverton
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*5 February 1896 Newburg, Izard County, Arkansas, USA; The 1900 census states he was born in AR. Handwritten information from Flora Franks states he was born in Tilmon, Caldwell County, TX.1,2 
Census12 June 1900 Dwelling #58, Newburg Township, Izard County, Arkansas, USA; "Robert H. Franks", head, born Sept. 1865 in Arkansas, father born Tennessee, mother born in Alabama [census error, should be Tennessee]. This census states Robert and Laura had been married 14 years, 5 children, all living, and that Robert was a farmer.
Household:
"Laura A. Franks", wife age 31, born Arkansas, father born Tennessee, mother born Alabama;
"William B. Franks", son age13, born Arkansas, parents born Arkansas;
"Maud A. Franks", daughter age11, born Arkansas;
"Robert W. Franks", son age 8, born Arkansas;
"Pearl E. Franks", daughter age 6, born Arkansas;
"Nath T. Franks", son age 3, born Arkansas.; Head of Household=Robert Henry Franks, Enumerator=AR Izard Co Census 19003 
Cen-Enum*12 June 1900 Dwelling #58, Newburg Township, Izard County, Arkansas, USA; born in Feb. 1896, born in AR, both parents born in AR.; Principal=AR Izard Co Census 19004 
Census19 April 1910 Enumeration District 54, Newhope Township, Izard County, Arkansas, USA; "Robert H. Franks", head, living in HH# 47 on Wiseman Rd., 44 years old, born in Arkansas, parents born Tennessee, farmer on a general farm on his own account on a rented farm. Robert and Laura had been married 25 years and have had 7 children, all of them were still living. They are living next door to their son William Barrett Franks and his family.
Household:
"Laura A. Franks", wife, age 41, born Arkansas, father born Tennessee, mother born Alabama;
"Robert W. Franks", son age 18, born Arkansas;
"Pearl Franks", daughter age 15, born Texas;
"Nathan T. Franks", son age 13, born Texas'
"Oliver H. Franks", son age 8, born Arkansas;
"Opie E. Franks", daughter age 4, born Arkansas;
"Maud A. Combs", daughter age 20, born Arkansas, marrried one year, 1 child;
"William O. Combs", son in law [husband of Maud], age 22, born Arkansas;
"Andrew H. Combs", grandson age 9 months, born Arkansas.; Head of Household=Robert Henry Franks, Enumerator=AR Izard Co Census 19105 
Census20 February 1920 Enumeration District 24, Arlie, Childress County, Texas, USA; "Willlam B. Franks", living in HH#85, renting, with wife, four children, and his brother Nath. 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.; Head of Household=William Barrett Franks, Resident=Flora B. Carder6 
Marriage*6 February 1921 Blue Mountain, Logan County, Arkansas, USA; Principal=Beulah Virginia Nunn7 
Census7 April 1930 203 South Austin, Shamrock, Wheeler County, Texas, USA; "Nath J. Franks", head, age 33, owned home, value $1500, born Texas, parents born Arkansas, manager at furniture store (along with brother Barrett);
"Buelah", wife age 31 (supplied census information), born Arkansas, father born North Carolina, mother born, Tennessee;
"Joyce", daughter age 8, born Texas;
"Ruth", daughter age 4, born Oklahoma.; Principal=Beulah Virginia Nunn, Resident=Ruth Muralyne Franks, Resident=Joyce Juanita Franks8 
Census*18 April 1940 217 North Texas, Shamrock, Wheeler County, Texas, USA;
Beulah provided the census information. They were renting, paying $13/month, lived in Shamrock in 1935.
"Nath T. Franks", head age 43, education 1 year high school, born Texas, currently employed, worked 70 hours the week of March 24-30, waiter in a cafe, worked 52 weeks last year, income $864;
"Beulah", wife age 41, education high school 2 years, born Arkansas, employed as laundress in a steam laundry, worked 48 hours the designated March week, worked 52 weeks in 1939, income $528;
"Ruth", daughter age 14, completed 7th grade, born Oklahoma;
"Joyce Greenhouse", daughter age 18, born Oklahoma, education 4 years high school, had been married ("M" marked out).; Principal=Beulah Virginia Nunn, Resident=Ruth Muralyne Franks9 
Residence*1965 Sayre, Beckham County, Oklahoma, USA10 
Residence11 March 1976 208 W. Elm Street, Sayre, Beckham County, Oklahoma, USA11 
Probate*27 April 1976 Sayre, Beckham County, Oklahoma, USA; apppeared in Beckham County probate records, normal probate of the estate of Beulah Franks

; Principal=Beulah Virginia Nunn11 
Death*6 March 1982 Sayre, Beckham County, Oklahoma, USA7 
Burial*8 March 1982 Sayre-Doxey Cemetery, Sayre, Beckham County, Oklahoma, USA7 

Family

Beulah Virginia Nunn b. 31 Aug 1898, d. 1 Sep 1971
Marriage*6 February 1921 Blue Mountain, Logan County, Arkansas, USA; Principal=Beulah Virginia Nunn7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S14] Handwritten list by unknown family member, dated 1871, Compiler (held by) Researcher Lola Mae (Wells) McTaggert.
  2. [S44] Email Message, Rosalie Guthrie to Pat Balkcom, (e-mail address), 29 April 2001.
  3. [S33] U.S. Census 1900, ancestry.com, Arkansas, Izard County, Newburg, Enumeration District 164.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1900.
  4. [S33] U.S. Census 1900, ancestry.com, Arkansa, Izard County, Newburg, Enumeration District 164.
  5. [S28] U.S. Census 1910, www.ancestry.com, Arkansas, Izard Co., Newhope Township, p. 3A.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1910.
  6. [S29] U.S. Census 1920, www.ancestry.com, Texas, Childress County, Precinct #3, Page 4A.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1920.
  7. [S44] Email Message, From Linda Boothe (granddaughter of Nath Franks) [e-mail address] to Pat Balkcom, 27 May 2002.
  8. [S84] U.S. Census 1930, ancestry.com, Shamrock, Wheeler County, Texas, ED 242-7, image 18. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1930.
  9. [S150] U.S. Census of 1940, www.ancestry.com, Texas, Wheeler County, Shamrock City Precinct 4, ED 242-8, image 34. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census of 1940.
  10. [S72] The Sayre Sun, Sayre, Oklahoma, "W. B. Franks Rites Are Held on Saturday", April 15, 1965 issue.. Hereinafter cited as The Sayre Sun.
  11. [S74] Beulah Franks, Petition to Determine Fact of Death and Termination of Joint Tenancy P-76-31 (Sayre, Oklahoma), County Clerk Beckham County, Beckham County Courthouse, Sayre, Beckham, Oklahoma, USA. Hereinafter cited as Beulah Franks Probate Records.

Nellie E. Franks1

#5146, (January 1893 - )
Last EditedFeb 5, 2006
Father*James William Franks1 b. Mar 1863, d. 1945
Mother*Emma Jane Homer1 b. Oct 1874, d. 1952
Birth*January 1893 Alabama, USA1 
Census8 June 1900 Guin, Marion County, Alabama, USA; "James W. Franks", HH # 114, born March 1863, age 37, married 11 years, born AL, father born AL, mother born GA, farmer, canot read and write, owns his farm, free of mortgage. Living with him:
Emma J., wife, born Oct. 1874, age 25, married 11 years, has had 5 children, all living, born AL, parents born AL, cannot read or write.
Lillie, daughter, born Feb. 1891, age 9, born AL, parents born AL, attended school 2 months.
Nellie E., daughter, born Jan. 1893, age 7, born AL, parents born AL, attended school 2 months.
Larkin C., son, born May 1895, age 5, born AL, parents born AL.
William, son, born Dec. 1896, age 3, single, born AL, parents born AL.
Albert, son, born Jan. 1900, age 4 months, born AL, parents born AL.
Elija R. Franks, brother, born June 1876, age 23, single, farm laborer, born AL, parents born AL?, cannot read and write.; Principal=James William Franks, Principal=AL Marion Co Census 19001 

Citations

  1. [S33] U.S. Census 1900, ancestry.com, AL, Marion County, Guin Town, p. 7A. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1900.

Nolen Franks1

#2454, (29 June 1905 - 21 August 1968)
Last EditedApr 2, 2002
Birth*29 June 1905 1 
(Witness) Death21 September 1931 Principal=Milford Franks2 
Marriage* Principal=Amanda (?)1 
Death*21 August 1968 1 
Burial*August 1968 Keys Cemetery, Itawamba County, Mississippi, USA; beside his wife, Amanda, and next to Harlin and Cordie Franks.1 

Family

Amanda (?) b. 4 Jan 1907
Child

Citations

  1. [S69] Betty Burton-Cruber, compiler, Cemetery Markings - Itawamba County, Mississippi (Amory, MS: Amory Advertiser, 1978), p. 130. Hereinafter cited as Cemetery Markings of Itawamba County, Mississippi.
  2. [S69] Betty Burton-Cruber, Cemetery Markings of Itawamba County, Mississippi, p. 144.

Noonan Franks1

#3362, (1898 - 1898)
Last EditedFeb 21, 2003
Father*Thomas Walker Franks1 b. 30 Jun 1878, d. 5 Jul 1947
Mother*Sarah Jane Sheffield1 b. 3 Mar 1875, d. 20 Mar 1964
Death*1898 Witness=Sarah Jane Sheffield, Witness=Thomas Walker Franks1 
Birth*1898 1 

Citations

  1. [S86] Itawamba Historical Society - Bob Franks, editor, An Itawamba Sampler (Matachie, MS: Matachie Printing, 1990), p. 63.. Hereinafter cited as Itawamba Sampler.

Nora B. Franks1

#3031, (June 1889 - )
Last EditedNov 24, 2002
Birth*June 1889 Arkansas, USA1 
Cen-Enum*18 June 1900 Fulton County, Arkansas, USA; "Nora B. (writing unclear) Franks", granddaughter of John W. , born June 1889, age 11, single, born AR, father AR, mother AR, can read, write, and speak English. Living with grandparents, attended school for 3 months.; Principal=AR Fulton Co Census 1900, Witness=John Wesley Franks1 

Citations

  1. [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.

Nora R. Franks1

#3341, (5 March 1903 - 16 February 1927)
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*5 March 1903 Arkansas, USA1 
Death*16 February 1927 Witness=William Henry Franks, Witness=Sarah Rosie Jane Smith1 

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.

O.B. Franks1,2

#114, (25 January 1920 - 2 January 2005)
Last EditedNov 5, 2018
RelationshipBrother of Zela Naomi Franks
ChartsDescendants of Jeremiah Franks and Morning Fisher
Descendants of Nicholas Fisher and Elizabeth Kearse
Descendants of Samuel and Elizabeth Gann
Descendants of John and Elizabeth Carder
Descendants of James McKamie
Descendants of John McAdams and Rebecca Hill
Descendants of Charles and Mary Woolverton
Descendants of John and Catherine Galbreath
Father*William Barrett Franks1 b. 6 Jan 1887, d. 8 Apr 1965
Mother*Flora B. Carder1 b. 9 Nov 1888, d. 20 Aug 1988
Nickname Jack2 
Birth*25 January 1920 Arlie, Childress County, Texas, USA1 
Census20 February 1920 Enumeration District 24, Arlie, Childress County, Texas, USA; "Willlam B. Franks", living in HH#85, renting, with wife, four children, and his brother Nath. 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.; Head of Household=William Barrett Franks, Resident=Flora B. Carder3 
Cen-Enum*20 February 1920 Enumeration District 24, Arlie, Childress County, Texas, USA; O.B. Franks, son of William B. Franks, 1 month old, born in TX, parents born in AR.; Principal=TX Childress Co Census 19203 
Census7 April 1930 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.; Head of Household=William Barrett Franks, Resident=Flora B. Carder4
Marriage*1942 Principal=Frances Opal Burden 
Marriage* Principal=Jackie Cude 
Residence1957 Granite, Greer County, Oklahoma, USA5 
Residence1965 Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA6 
Residence*1988 Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA7 
Death*2 January 2005 Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA 
Obituary 

Citations

  1. [S15] Interview with Flora Carder Franks (Sayre, Oklahoma), by Pat Balkcom. Unknown repository (unknown repository address).
  2. [S73] The Sayre Journal, Sayre, Oklahoma, January, 1979. Hereinafter cited as The Sayre Journal.
  3. [S29] U.S. Census 1920, www.ancestry.com, Texas, Childress County, Precinct #3, Page 4A.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1920.
  4. [S84] U.S. Census 1930, ancestry.com, Shamrock, Wheeler County, Texas, ED 242-7, image 18. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1930.
  5. [S215] Montgomery, Arval. The Shamrock Texan (Shamrock, Tex.), Ed. 1 Thursday, June 6, 1957, newspaper. (texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth530007/: accessed November 4, 2018), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Shamrock Public Library.
  6. [S72] The Sayre Sun, Sayre, Oklahoma, "W. B. Franks Rites Are Held on Saturday", April 15, 1965 issue.. Hereinafter cited as The Sayre Sun.
  7. [S71] The Sayre Record, Sayre, Oklahoma, Obituary for Flora Franks, August, 1988.. Hereinafter cited as The Sayre Record.

Oliver Franks1

#125, (January 1819 - after 1900)
Last EditedDec 9, 2017
RelationshipGreat-grandfather of Zela Naomi Franks
ChartsJ Balkcom Tree (Maternal) - Ancestors of Zela (Franks) Balkcom
Descendants of Jeremiah Franks and Morning Fisher
Descendants of Nicholas Fisher and Elizabeth Kearse
Descendants of Samuel and Elizabeth Gann
Father*Jeremiah Franks b. c 1791, d. b 1870; "Franks, John Wesley, of Salem, Ark. was born Sept. 13, 1843 at Pikesville, Marion Co., Ala., the son of Oliver Franks, who was the son of Jerry and Morning Franks of N.C..."2
Mother*Morning Fisher3 b. 10 Apr 1785, d. bt 1860 - 1870
Birth*January 1819 White/Warren County, Tennessee, USA; Son of Oliver, William, states in the 1880 census that father was born in TN. Daughter, Nancy, states he was born in NC in the 1880 census. Daughter, Mourning, states GA in 1880.4,5,6,7,8 
Marriage*23 March 1838 Itawamba County, Mississippi, USA; See attached marriage license; Principal=Cynthia Gann9,10
Cen-Head*between 1 June 1840 and 30 December 1841 Itawamba County, Mississippi, USA; Oliver Franks:
1 male 20-29: (Oliver)
1 female 15-19: (Cynthia, wife)
1 female 0-4: (Mourning, daughter)
Living beside John W. Gann, Cynthia's father. Oliver is working in the agricultural field.; Principal=MS Itawamba Co Census 1840, Resident=Cynthia Gann, Resident=Mourning Elizabeth Franks11 
Cen-Head1841 Itawamba County, Mississippi, USA; having 3 people in his household.12 
Residence* Desoto County, Mississippi, USA13 
Census*3 November 1850 Beat #5, Marion County, Alabama, USA; "Oliver Franks", head of HH #9, age 31, farmer, real estate 200, born TN, living with wife and 6 children. Also living nearby are other Franks and Gann families;
"Syntha Franks", age 28, born TN, living with husband, Oliver and 6 children, read/write no;
"Mourning E. Franks", age 11, born MS;
"William D. Franks", age 9, born MS;
"John W. Franks", age 5, born AL;
"Fany C. Franks", age 2, born AL;
"Jeremiah T. Franks", age 3, born AL;
"Rachel M. Franks", age 6 months, born AL.; Enumerator=AL Marion Co Census 1850, Resident=Cynthia Gann, Resident=Mourning Elizabeth Franks, Resident=William David Franks, Resident=John Wesley Franks, Resident=Fanny C. Franks, Resident=Jeremiah Thomas Franks, Resident=Rachel Mourning Franks7 
Land*1 July 1859 Izard County, Arkansas, USA; It states "Oliver Franks of Fulton County". This was a cash entry sale at the Batesville Land Office for 193 acres containing the east half of the North West quarter, and the west half of the North East Quarter, and the south east quarter of the north east quarter, of Section 4, in Township 18N, of Range 9W of the 5th Meridian. The Document #11880, and the Accession #AR0670_.285.14 
Land1 May 1860 Fulton County, Arkansas, USA; This was a cash entry sale at the Batesville Land Office for 120 acres containing the south half of the South West quarter of Section 33, and the South West Quarter of the South East Quarter of Section 33, in Township 19N, of Range 9W of the 5th Meridian. The Document #11818, and the Accession #AR0710_.00.14 
Census*18 June 1860 Union Township, Fulton County, Arkansas, USA; "Oliver Franks", head of HH#245, age 41, farmer, real estate 500, personal estate 500, born TN, read/write no. Living with his wife and 7 children.
"Synthia Franks", age 36, born TN;
"William Franks", age 18, farm laborer, born MS, attended school;
"John Franks", age 16, farm laborer, born MS, attended school;
"Jeremiah Franks", age 14, born AL, attended school;
"Fanny Franks" age 12, born AL;
"Isaac Franks", age 8, born AL;
"Nancy Franks", age 6, born MS;
"Joshua Franks", age 11 months, born MS;
"Robert H.", 5, born in Arkansas.
The family lived next door to Oliver's parents and his brother Lemuel.; Enumerator=AR Fulton Co Census 1860, Resident=Cynthia Gann, Resident=William David Franks, Resident=John Wesley Franks, Resident=Fanny C. Franks, Resident=Jeremiah Thomas Franks, Resident=Isaac Lemuel Franks, Resident=Nancy Elizabeth Franks, Resident=Joshua Martin Franks, Neighbor=Lemuel Franks5 
Census*29 August 1870 Table Rock Township, Izard County, Arkansas, USA; "Oliver Franks", head of HH# 21, 51 years old, born in Tennessee, farmer, real estate $500, personal property $428, read/write no. Living with his wife and eight children.
"Cyntha", wife of Oliver Franks, age 47, born in Tennessee, keeping house;
"Mornin", 32, born in Mississippi and keeping house. This is interesting as Mourning is also listed in the same census as living with her husband, Robert Guthrie;
"Geramiah", 17, born in Tennessee (??). Working at home;
"Mornin", 18, born in TN (??);
"Lemuel", 18, born in AL, read/write no;
"Nancy E.", 16, born in Mississippi;
"Joshua M.", age 11, born in Arkansas;
"Martha A", 8, born in Arkansas;
"Robert H.", age 5 born Arkansas.
The family next door was headed by Mar Franks, a female age 45. In her household were Jasper, James, Cintha, William, Frannie M, and William E Franks, ages 3 months to 17 years.; Enumerator=AR Izard Co Census 1870, Resident=Cynthia Gann, Resident=Jeremiah Thomas Franks, Resident=Rachel Mourning Franks, Resident=Isaac Lemuel Franks, Resident=Nancy Elizabeth Franks, Resident=Joshua Martin Franks, Resident=Martha A. Franks, Resident=Robert Henry Franks, Resident=Mourning Elizabeth Franks15 
Census*30 June 1880 Enumeration District 80, Union Township, Izard County, Arkansas, USA; "Oliver Franks", head, HH#31, age 61, farmer, born in TN, father born in GA, mother born in NC. Two neices are also listed as living with them. Manda J., age 21, born in AR, her father born in AL, and her mother born in MS (she is the daughter of Lemuel, Oliver's brother). She is "helping" the family. Also listed is Virginia A., age 4, born in AR, her parents being born in the same states as Manda's. Virginia is listed as an orphan.
"Sinthy", wife of Oliver Franks, age 58, housekeeping, born in TN, her father born in NC, mother in TN;
"Robert H.", son age 14, born Arkansas, farm laborer;
"Manda J.", niece of Oliver Franks, age 20, helper in house, born in AR, father in AL, mother in TN;
"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 sisters in which case her birth surname would not be Franks.; Principal=AR Izard Co Census 1880, Resident=Robert Henry Franks, Resident=Cynthia Gann, Resident=Amanda J. Franks, Resident=Virginia A. Franks1 
Census*9 June 1900 Caldwell County, Texas, USA; "Oliver Franks", head, born June 1819, age 81, married 62 years, born Tennessee, father born Georgia, mother North Carolina.
"Cyntha Franks", wife, born October 1822, age 77, born Tennessee, parents born North Carolina.
It appears from the census that Oliver and Cynthia lived in a house on the farm of their son William and his wife Virginia.; Enumerator=TX Caldwell Co Census 1900, Neighbor=William David Franks, Neighbor=Virginia A. (?), Neighbor=Cynthia Gann6 
Census9 June 1900 Caldwell County, Texas, USA; "William Franks", head, HH # 119, born Sept 1841, age 58, married 40 years, born MS, parents TN, farmer, 0 months unemployed, read/write no, own farm with a mortgage;
"Virginia A. Franks", wife, born July 1841, age 58, married 40 years, had two children, none now living, born TX, parents TN, read/write no.
Williams's parents lived next door.; Head of Household=William David Franks, Enumerator=TX Caldwell Co Census 190016 
Death*after 1900 Oklahoma, USA; One LDS source says Oliver died in Madill, Marshall Co, OK. Rosalie Guthrie believes he died in Mannsville, Johnston Co., OK where he and his wife were living with his son Jeremiah Thomas.8 

Family

Cynthia Gann b. Oct 1822, d. a 1900
Marriage*23 March 1838 Itawamba County, Mississippi, USA; See attached marriage license; Principal=Cynthia Gann9,10
Children

Citations

  1. [S10] U.S. Census 1880, www.ancestry.com, Arkansas, Izard County, Union Township.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1880.
  2. [S82] Bobbie Jones McLane, compiler, An Index to the Three Volumes, Arkansas 1911 Census of Confederate Veterans
    (n.p.: Arkansas Ancestors, 1988), P. 25. Hereinafter cited as Arkansas 1911 Census of Confederate Veterans.
  3. [S40] FamilySearch (www.familysearch.org), compiler, "Church of LDS Ancestral File - Submitted"; AFN:1W4N-KMW, Ancestral File Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Hereinafter cited as "Church of LDS Ancestral File."
  4. [S10] U.S. Census 1880, www.ancestry.com, Texas, Caldwell County, Texas, Enum. Dist. 28, p.40
    Image #40 at www.ancestry.com.
  5. [S11] U.S. Census 1860, www.ancestry.com, Arkansas, Fulton County, Union Township, Union Post Office, p. 35.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1860.
  6. [S33] U.S. Census 1900, ancestry.com, Texas, Caldwell County, E. D. #126, Judicial Precinct #7, P. 211B, Image 14 at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1900.
  7. [S12] U.S. Census 1850, www.ancestry.com, Alabama, Marion County, Beat #5, page 219.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1850.
  8. [S40] FamilySearch (www.familysearch.org), "Church of LDS Ancestral File", Ancestral File, AFN:M1HQ-1G.
  9. [S26] Compiled Records from Genealogy Mail List or Website, Itawamba County, MS Marriage Book 1, page 52. Posted at http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~robfra/statecen.html. Hereinafter cited as Transcribed and Compiled Records On Line.
  10. [S16] Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., www.ancestry.com, Marriage License Oliver Franks and Cynthia Gann, Itawamba County, Mississippi, 13 March, 1838 (image submitted by ancestry user blong547). Hereinafter cited as ancestry.com.
  11. [S13] U.S. Census 1840, Mississippi, Itawamba County, page 24.
  12. [S26] Transcribed and Compiled Records On Line, 1841 State Census of Itawamba County, MS. Posted at http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~robfra/statecen.html
  13. [S26] Transcribed and Compiled Records On Line, http://members.tripod.com/~dickdfox/index-dickdfox.html
    Dick D. Fox's homepage.
  14. [S24] Bureau of Land Management - General Land Office Records, http://www.glorecords.blm.gov. Hereinafter cited as Bureau of Land Management - General Land Office Records.
  15. [S9] U.S. Census 1870, www.ancestry.com, Arkansas, Izard County, Table Rock Township, page 4.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1870.
  16. [S33] U.S. Census 1900, ancestry.com, Caldwell County, Texas, Justice Precinct 7, ED 126.
  17. [S40] FamilySearch (www.familysearch.org), "Church of LDS Ancestral File", Ancestral File, AFN:M1HQ-HV.
  18. [S40] FamilySearch (www.familysearch.org), "Church of LDS Ancestral File", Ancestral File, AFN:M1HQ-J2.
  19. [S40] FamilySearch (www.familysearch.org), "Church of LDS Ancestral File", Ancestral File, AFN:M1HQ-R8.
  20. [S40] FamilySearch (www.familysearch.org), "Church of LDS Ancestral File", Ancestral File, AFN:M1HQ-NQ.
  21. [S40] FamilySearch (www.familysearch.org), "Church of LDS Ancestral File", Ancestral File, AFN:M1HQ-8N.
  22. [S40] FamilySearch (www.familysearch.org), "Church of LDS Ancestral File", Ancestral File, AFN:M1HQ-SF.
  23. [S40] FamilySearch (www.familysearch.org), "Church of LDS Ancestral File", Ancestral File, AFN:M1HQ-WX.
  24. [S40] FamilySearch (www.familysearch.org), "Church of LDS Ancestral File", Ancestral File, AFN:M1HQ-C6.

Oliver Homer Franks

#105, (30 November 1901 - 21 March 1972)
Last EditedNov 4, 2018
RelationshipUncle of Zela Naomi Franks
ChartsDescendants of Jeremiah Franks and Morning Fisher
Descendants of Nicholas Fisher and Elizabeth Kearse
Descendants of Samuel and Elizabeth Gann
Descendants of Charles and Mary Woolverton
Father*Robert Henry Franks1 b. 27 Sep 1866, d. 3 Aug 1929
Mother*Laura Alice Wolverton b. 27 Feb 1869, d. 29 Dec 1917
Birth*30 November 1901 Newburg, Izard County, Arkansas, USA 
Census19 April 1910 Enumeration District 54, Newhope Township, Izard County, Arkansas, USA; "Robert H. Franks", head, living in HH# 47 on Wiseman Rd., 44 years old, born in Arkansas, parents born Tennessee, farmer on a general farm on his own account on a rented farm. Robert and Laura had been married 25 years and have had 7 children, all of them were still living. They are living next door to their son William Barrett Franks and his family.
Household:
"Laura A. Franks", wife, age 41, born Arkansas, father born Tennessee, mother born Alabama;
"Robert W. Franks", son age 18, born Arkansas;
"Pearl Franks", daughter age 15, born Texas;
"Nathan T. Franks", son age 13, born Texas'
"Oliver H. Franks", son age 8, born Arkansas;
"Opie E. Franks", daughter age 4, born Arkansas;
"Maud A. Combs", daughter age 20, born Arkansas, marrried one year, 1 child;
"William O. Combs", son in law [husband of Maud], age 22, born Arkansas;
"Andrew H. Combs", grandson age 9 months, born Arkansas.; Head of Household=Robert Henry Franks, Enumerator=AR Izard Co Census 19102 
Census29 January 1920 Enumeration District #29, Wellington, Collingsworth County, Texas, USA; "Robert H. Franks", head of HH#349 which he is renting, age 54, married, born in Arkansas, parents born Arkansas [incorrect], operator on a farm. Living with him are his wife Mary, and his two children. [Robert had remarried after the death of his wife Laura].
"Mary Franks", wife age 44, born Arkansas, father born Illinois, mother born Alabama;
"Homer Franks", son age 19, born Arkansas;
"Opal Franks", daughter age 14, born Arkansas; Head of Household=Robert Henry Franks, Enumerator=TX Collingsworth Co Census 19203 
Marriage*1922 Principal=Beatrice Deliah Booth4 
(Witness) Death18 June 1938 Principal=Frances B. Franks4 
(Witness) DeathAugust 1960 Principal=Beatrice Deliah Booth4 
Residence*1965 Athens, Texas, USA5 
Death*21 March 1972 Athens, Henderson County, Texas, USA; Homer died at his residence 600 South Palestine, sudden heart attack. His father was listed as Henry Franks.6,1 

Family

Beatrice Deliah Booth b. 5 Oct 1902, d. Aug 1960
Marriage*1922 Principal=Beatrice Deliah Booth4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S210] Texas Death Certificates, www.ancestry.com, Oliver Homer Franks. Hereinafter cited as Texas Death Certificates.
  2. [S28] U.S. Census 1910, www.ancestry.com, Arkansas, Izard Co., Newhope Township, p. 3A.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1910.
  3. [S29] U.S. Census 1920, www.ancestry.com, Texas, Collingsworth County, Wellington, page 18B.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1920.
  4. [S26] Compiled Records from Genealogy Mail List or Website, from Ancestry.com. Source is Tara Alaimo <e-mail address> , submitted Nov. 2001.
    . Hereinafter cited as Transcribed and Compiled Records On Line.
  5. [S72] The Sayre Sun, Sayre, Oklahoma, "W. B. Franks Rites Are Held on Saturday", April 15, 1965 issue.. Hereinafter cited as The Sayre Sun.
  6. [S152] Social Security Death Index, Social Security Administration, Oliver Homer Franks. Hereinafter cited as Social Security Death Index.
  7. [S44] Email Message, sue hicks [e-mail address] 18 Sept. 2002.

Oliver Samuel Franks1,2

#1895, (16 October 1874 - 30 September 1960)
Last EditedDec 27, 2002
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*Jeremiah Thomas Franks2 b. 6 Feb 1848, d. 21 Mar 1927
Mother*Mary Rebecca Rader2 b. 8 Oct 1850, d. 17 Nov 1904
Nickname Sam Franks3 
Birth*16 October 1874 Arkansas, USA4,1 
Cen-Enum*3 June 1880 Lick Mountain, Conway County, Arkansas, USA; "Oliver S. Franks", male, age 4, son of Jeremiah, born AR. Father born AL, mother TN. Living with parents and 3 siblings.; Principal=AR Conway Co Census 1880, Witness=Jeremiah Thomas Franks5 
Marriage*1893 USA; Principal=Ada M. Jenkins1,3 
(Witness) Deathbefore 1900 Principal=Unknown Franks3 
(Witness) Deathbefore 1900 Principal=Unknown Franks3 
Cen-Head*9 June 1900 Caldwell County, Texas, USA; "Sam Franks", head of HH # 138, white, male, born Oct. 1874, married 7 years, born AR, father MS, mother AL, farmer, 0 months unemployed, can read, write and speak English, renting his farm, living with wife and 2 children. Living next door to Bart Williams, son of Jesse.; Principal=TX Caldwell Co Census 1900, Resident=Ada M. Jenkins, Resident=Audrie Franks, Resident=Edna Franks3 
Cen-Enum9 June 1900 Caldwell County, Texas, USA; "Ada Franks", wife of Sam, white, female, born Dec. 1877, age 22, married 7 yers, has had 4 chidren, 2 living, born TX, father MS, mother TX, can read, write and speak English. Living with husband and 2 children.; Principal=Ada M. Jenkins, Principal=TX Caldwell Co Census 19003 
Cen-Enum9 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=Audrie Franks, Principal=TX Caldwell Co Census 19003 
Cen-Enum9 June 1900 Caldwell County, Texas, USA; "Edna Franks", daughter of Sam, white, female, born Dec. 1898, age 3, born TX, father AR, mother TX, can speak English. Living with parents and one brother.; Principal=Edna Franks, Principal=TX Caldwell Co Census 19003 
Cen-Head*5 March 1920 Enumeration District #29, Wellington, Collingsworth County, Texas, USA; as O.S. Franks, head of HH#135, which he owns but is mortgaged, 44, married, can read and write, born in AR, parents in MS, is an operator on the home farm, and is living with his wife and four children and one foster child named Robert, age 12, born in TX.; Principal=TX Collingsworth Co Census 1920, Resident=Ada M. Jenkins, Resident=Iva Franks, Resident=Chester Franks1 
Cen-Enum5 March 1920 Enumeration District #29, Wellington, Collingsworth County, Texas, USA; Ada M., wife of Robert H., 41, can read and write, born in TX, father from MS, mother from ALA.; Principal=Ada M. Jenkins, Principal=TX Collingsworth Co Census 19201 
Cen-Enum5 March 1920 Enumeration District #29, Wellington, Collingsworth County, Texas, USA; Iva, daughter of O.S. Franks, 16, single, attended school, can read or write, born in TX, father in AR, mother in TX.; Principal=Iva Franks, Principal=TX Collingsworth Co Census 19201 
Cen-Enum5 March 1920 Enumeration District #29, Wellington, Collingsworth County, Texas, USA; Chester, son of O.S. Franks, 14, single, can read and write, born in Texas, father in AR, mother in TX.; Principal=Chester Franks, Principal=TX Collingsworth Co Census 19201 
(Witness) Death19 February 1923 Principal=Floyd Franks4 
Death*30 September 1960 4 
Burial*1960 South Fairview Cemetery, Wellington, Collingsworth County, Texas, USA; Section 7, Row 12.4 

Family

Ada M. Jenkins b. 27 Dec 1877, d. 18 Aug 1950
Marriage*1893 USA; Principal=Ada M. Jenkins1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S29] U.S. Census 1920, www.ancestry.com, Texas, Collingsworth County, Wellington, page 32A.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1920.
  2. [S44] Email Message, Rosalie Guthrie, Jan. 3, 2001.
  3. [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.
  4. [S26] Compiled Records from Genealogy Mail List or Website, http://www.rootsweb.com/~txcollin/south_fairview_names.pdf. Hereinafter cited as Transcribed and Compiled Records On Line.
  5. [S10] U.S. Census 1880, www.ancestry.com, Arkansas, Conway County, Lick Mountain, E.D. #41, p. 343A, Image 24 at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1880.

Ollie D. Franks1

#5184, (circa 1907 - )
Last EditedFeb 23, 2006
Father*James William Franks1 b. Mar 1863, d. 1945
Mother*Emma Jane Homer1 b. Oct 1874, d. 1952
Birth*circa 1907 Alabama, USA1 
Census3 May 1910 Gun, Marion County, Alabama, USA; "James W. Franks:, HH # 240, age 47, married 20 years, born AL, parents born AL, general farmer, cannot read or write, owns farm, free of mortgage. Living beside his mother and sister. Living with him:
Emma, wife, age 39, married 20 years, has had 9 children, all living, born AL, parents born AL, can read and write.
Lillie, daughter, age 18, single, born AL, parents born AL, can read and write, attending school.
Larkin C., son, age 14, born AL, parents born AL,farm laborer on home farm, attending school, can read and write.
Lee, son, age 13, born AL, parents born AL, farm laborer on home farm, attending school, can read and write.
Albert, son, age 11, born AL, parents born AL, farm laborer on home farm, attending school, can read and write.
Daisy, daughter, age 9, born AL, parents born AL, attending school.
Ila, daughter, age 6, born AL, parents born AL.
Ollie D., daughter, age 3, born AL, parents born AL.
Ida, daughter, age less than a year, born AL, parents born AL.; Principal=James William Franks, Principal=AL Marion Co Census 19101 

Citations

  1. [S28] U.S. Census 1910, www.ancestry.com, AL, Marion County, Guin, Precinct #15, Sheet 13B. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1910.

Opal Elizabeth Franks1

#106, (1 October 1905 - )
Last EditedDec 6, 2017
RelationshipAunt of Zela Naomi Franks
ChartsDescendants of Jeremiah Franks and Morning Fisher
Descendants of Nicholas Fisher and Elizabeth Kearse
Descendants of Samuel and Elizabeth Gann
Descendants of Charles and Mary Woolverton
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*1 October 1905 Newburg, Izard County, Arkansas, USA 
Census19 April 1910 Enumeration District 54, Newhope Township, Izard County, Arkansas, USA; "Robert H. Franks", head, living in HH# 47 on Wiseman Rd., 44 years old, born in Arkansas, parents born Tennessee, farmer on a general farm on his own account on a rented farm. Robert and Laura had been married 25 years and have had 7 children, all of them were still living. They are living next door to their son William Barrett Franks and his family.
Household:
"Laura A. Franks", wife, age 41, born Arkansas, father born Tennessee, mother born Alabama;
"Robert W. Franks", son age 18, born Arkansas;
"Pearl Franks", daughter age 15, born Texas;
"Nathan T. Franks", son age 13, born Texas'
"Oliver H. Franks", son age 8, born Arkansas;
"Opie E. Franks", daughter age 4, born Arkansas;
"Maud A. Combs", daughter age 20, born Arkansas, marrried one year, 1 child;
"William O. Combs", son in law [husband of Maud], age 22, born Arkansas;
"Andrew H. Combs", grandson age 9 months, born Arkansas.; Head of Household=Robert Henry Franks, Enumerator=AR Izard Co Census 19102 
Census29 January 1920 Enumeration District #29, Wellington, Collingsworth County, Texas, USA; "Robert H. Franks", head of HH#349 which he is renting, age 54, married, born in Arkansas, parents born Arkansas [incorrect], operator on a farm. Living with him are his wife Mary, and his two children. [Robert had remarried after the death of his wife Laura].
"Mary Franks", wife age 44, born Arkansas, father born Illinois, mother born Alabama;
"Homer Franks", son age 19, born Arkansas;
"Opal Franks", daughter age 14, born Arkansas; Head of Household=Robert Henry Franks, Enumerator=TX Collingsworth Co Census 19203 
Married Name Pennington4 
Marriage* Principal=Ernest Pennington4 
Residence*1965 Sudan, Lamb County, Texas, USA4 

Citations

  1. [S14] Handwritten list by unknown family member, dated 1871, Compiler (held by) Researcher Lola Mae (Wells) McTaggert.
  2. [S28] U.S. Census 1910, www.ancestry.com, Arkansas, Izard Co., Newhope Township, p. 3A.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1910.
  3. [S29] U.S. Census 1920, www.ancestry.com, Texas, Collingsworth County, Wellington, page 18B.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Census 1920.
  4. [S72] The Sayre Sun, Sayre, Oklahoma, "W. B. Franks Rites Are Held on Saturday", April 15, 1965 issue.. Hereinafter cited as The Sayre Sun.

Opal LoRene Franks1

#3346, (16 February 1917 - 17 January 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*16 February 1917 Arkansas, USA1 
Death*17 January 1994 Garvin County, Oklahoma, USA1 

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.

Oria Franks1

#3293, (1889 - )
Last EditedFeb 16, 2003
Father*James William Franks1 b. 26 Jan 1863, d. 29 Feb 1940
Mother*Penima S. Guess1 b. c 1867, d. 22 Jan 1923
Birth*1889 Mississippi, USA1 

Citations

  1. [S25] Ancestry.com, Posted by Chad D. Baus at
    http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=frankshaus&id=I886.. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Ovie N. Franks1

#2443, (15 September 1889 - 2 June 1966)
Last EditedApr 1, 2002
Birth*15 September 1889 1 
Death*2 June 1966 1 
Burial*June 1966 Center Star Cemetery, Itawamba County, Mississippi, USA1 

Citations

  1. [S69] Betty Burton-Cruber, compiler, Cemetery Markings - Itawamba County, Mississippi (Amory, MS: Amory Advertiser, 1978), p.39. Hereinafter cited as Cemetery Markings of Itawamba County, Mississippi.

P. F. Franks1

#2476, (1843 - 5 April 1910)
Last EditedApr 3, 2002
Birth*1843 1 
Marriage* Principal=Nancy B. (?)2 
Death*5 April 1910 1 
Burial*April 1910 Keys Cemetery, Itawamba County, Mississippi, USA1 

Citations

  1. [S69] Betty Burton-Cruber, compiler, Cemetery Markings - Itawamba County, Mississippi (Amory, MS: Amory Advertiser, 1978), p. 158. Hereinafter cited as Cemetery Markings of Itawamba County, Mississippi.
  2. [S69] Betty Burton-Cruber, Cemetery Markings of Itawamba County, Mississippi, p. 159.