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Franklin, Martin[1, 2]

Male 1811 - Abt 1875  (63 years)


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  • Name Franklin, Martin 
    Birth 7 May 1811  Floyd, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    AcquireDeed 13 Aug 1832  Floyd, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    100 acres on Bull Creek 
    • The transfer was by Kentucky land warrant, recorded in Book I-2, p. 122, per survey dated 8/13/1832.
    Tax rolls 4 Oct 1837  Floyd, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Census 1840  Floyd, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • The 1840 Floyd County census contains the following description of the Martin Franklin household: One Male, aged 20-30; one male, aged 5-10; one female aged 20-30; one female aged 10-15; and one female, aged 5-10.
    Census 1850  Johnson, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • The 1850 Census of Johnson County included the following, on Schedule p. 80:
      Martin Franklin, 38
      Eliza, 37
      John, 15
      Louisa M, 3
      Susan, 1
    Misc 12 Dec 1850  Johnson, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    was appointed as a county commissioner 
    Death Abt 1875 
    Person ID I2799  Pioneers of the Appalachian Highlands
    Last Modified 18 Feb 2014 

    Father Franklin, John B.,   b. 18 Jan 1778, Albemarle, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 30 Mar 1853, Paintsville, Johnson, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 75 years) 
    Mother Martin, Millicent Permelia,   b. 28 Aug 1786, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 18 Jul 1876, Floyd, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 89 years) 
    Marriage Abt 1803 
    Family ID F8870  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Hammons, Elizabeth,   b. 6 Dec 1811, Floyd, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1887, Wonnie, Magoffin, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 75 years) 
    Marriage 2 Mar 1834  Floyd, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Children 
    +1. Franklin, John Martin,   b. 26 May 1835, Owenton, Owen, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 28 Aug 1922, Ever, Magoffin, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 87 years)
    +2. Franklin, Louisa Martin,   b. 24 Nov 1846, Floyd, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aft 1870, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age > 25 years)
     3. Franklin, Susan,   b. 1848, Floyd, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Bef 1860, Floyd, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age < 11 years)
    +4. Franklin, Eleanor Martelia,   b. 19 Jan 1852, Johnson, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Jan 1938, Magoffin, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 85 years)
     5. Franklin, Manford,   b. Abt 1856, Magoffin, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Bef 1870, Magoffin, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 13 years)
     6. Franklin, Benjamin,   b. Abt 1858, Magoffin, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
    Family ID F1085  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 12 Mar 2024 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 7 May 1811 - Floyd, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsAcquireDeed - 100 acres on Bull Creek - 13 Aug 1832 - Floyd, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 2 Mar 1834 - Floyd, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsTax rolls - 4 Oct 1837 - Floyd, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1840 - Floyd, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1850 - Johnson, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMisc - was appointed as a county commissioner - 12 Dec 1850 - Johnson, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • The 1850 Federal Census of Johnson County, Kentucky reported Martin Franklin as the head of household in dwelling #3. His occupation was reported as "farmer". His birthplace was reported as Kentucky. The value of his real estate was $1,200.

      Others in the household were: Eliza, age 37; John, age 15; Louisa M., age 3; Susan, age 1.

  • Sources 
    1. [S59749] Martin Franklin in entry for John Franklin, "Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1963".

    2. [S59750] Martin Franklin in entry for Martilia Franklin, "Kentucky Births and Christenings, 1839-1960".

    3. [S578] KY Land Warrants, p. 549.

    4. [S243] Book:Johnson County History, p. 77.

    5. [S169] Book:Jenny Wiley Country, Vol. I, p. 102.

    6. [S169] Book:Jenny Wiley Country.