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Franklin, James William[1, 2, 3]

Male 1789 - 1860  (70 years)


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  • Name Franklin, James William 
    Birth 15 Dec 1789  Roaring River, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Military 1812–1815  United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Census 1820  Russell, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • The 1820 Russell County census describes the James Franklin household as follows: two males under 10, one male 26-45, three females under 10, one female 26-45.
    Census 1830  Russell, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    • The 1830 census for Russell County lists the composition of the household of James Franklin as follows: two males 5-10, one male 10-15, one male 40-50, one female under 5, one female 10-15, two females 15-20, and one female 40-50.
    Census 1850  Russell, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    • In the 1850 Federal Census of Russell County, Virginia, James and Nancy Franklin were listed as the residents in household #663 of District 54, on page 267 of the enumeration. Their ages were given as 60. His occupation was recorded as "farmer". The value of their real estate was $800. His place of birth was North Carolina; Nancy's was South Carolina.
    Census 1860  Russell, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [7, 8
    • The 1860 Russell County census (p. 37) lists, in Gibsonville precinct household #1353:
      William L. Franklin, 36, b. VA
      Nancy, 35
      Elizabeth, 11
      Shadrick P., 7
      Nancy, 5
      Nicy, 3
      Margaret, 1
      James, 70, b. NC
    Death 4 Sep 1860  Castlewood, Russell, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [9, 10
    • James Franklin's death was reported by his son, William L. Franklin; cause of death was unknown. His birthplace was reported as North Carolina. His age at death was recorded at 70 years, 8 months, 19 days. His occupation was reported as farmer.
    Person ID I2391  Pioneers of the Appalachian Highlands
    Last Modified 21 Dec 2020 

    Father Franklin, James,   b. 1752   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Mother Lewis, Ruth,   b. Abt 1769, Surry, North Carolina, British America Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Abt 1818, North Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 49 years) 
    Family ID F6329  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Amburgey, Nancy,   b. 14 Mar 1790, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 6 Jan 1858, Castlewood, Russell, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 67 years)  [11, 12
    Marriage 17 Feb 1811  Roaring River, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [11, 12
    Children 
    +1. Franklin, Elizabeth,   b. 11 Sep 1812, Roaring River, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1889, Castlewood, Russell, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 76 years)
    +2. Franklin, Elizabeth Ruth,   b. 6 Mar 1814, North Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1901 (Age 86 years)
    +3. Franklin, Nancy,   b. 12 Jan 1816, Russell, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Mar 1891, Russell, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 75 years)
    +4. Franklin, James W. Jr.,   b. 1 Jun 1818, Castlewood, Russell, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aft 1880, Carr Creek, Knott, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age > 63 years)
    +5. Franklin, John H.,   b. 22 Jun 1820, Russell, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1898, Russell, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 77 years)
    +6. Franklin, William Lewis,   b. 17 Apr 1824, Russell, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1898 (Age 73 years)
    +7. Franklin, Mary,   b. 4 Aug 1829, Russell, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 4 Mar 1859, Wise, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 29 years)
    +8. Franklin, Universal,   b. 10 Aug 1832, Russell, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Apr 1909, Clinchco, Dickenson, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 76 years)
    Family ID F906  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 12 Mar 2024 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 15 Dec 1789 - Roaring River, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 17 Feb 1811 - Roaring River, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMilitary - 1812–1815 - United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1820 - Russell, Virginia, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1830 - Russell, Virginia, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1850 - Russell, Virginia, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1860 - Russell, Virginia, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 4 Sep 1860 - Castlewood, Russell, Virginia, United States Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S269] GEDCOM file imported on 26 May 2003.

    2. [S4514] James Franklin in entry for Nancy Grizzle, "Virginia, Deaths and Burials, 1853-1912".

    3. [S157639] James Franklin in entry for Nancy Franklin, "Virginia Deaths and Burials, 1853-1912".

    4. [S157640] James Franklin, "United States Registers of Enlistments in the U.S. Army, 1798-1914".

    5. [S157643] James Franklin, "United States Census, 1830".

    6. [S157641] James Franklin, "United States Census, 1850".

    7. [S4513] James Franklin in household of William L Franklin, "United States Census, 1860".

    8. [S157642] James Franklin in household of William L Franklin, "United States Census, 1860".

    9. [S170] Russell County, VA Births & Deaths.

    10. [S4516] James, Sr. Franklin, "Virginia, Deaths and Burials, 1853-1912".

    11. [S4515] James Franklin, "North Carolina Marriages, 1759-1979".

    12. [S4517] Nancy Burgey, "North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979 ".