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Franklin, Bird S. V.

Male 1806 - 1890  (83 years)

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  • Name Franklin, Bird S. V. 
    Birth 29 Dec 1806  North Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • It is worth noting that in the 1870 census, Bird Franklin reported that his state of birth was Maryland, not North Carolina.
    Gender Male 
    Census 1840  Scott, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • The 1840 Index to Virginia Census lists Bird Franklin as a resident head of household in Scott County, 296 No. Twp. L. The household consisted of one male aged 30-40 (Bird, age 33), one female aged 30-40 (Agnes, age 27?), one male aged 15-20 (identity unknown), one female aged 5-10 (presumably Sallie, age 7), one male under 5 years of age (presumably James Bradley, age 1), and one female under 5 years of age (presumably Mary Elizabeth, age 6).
    Census 1850  Russell, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2] 
    • The 1850 Index to Virginia Census lists Bird Franklin as a resident and farmer in Russell County, (p. 323), 54th District, household #1434. Other residents of the household at that census were: Agnes (43); Mary E. (16); and James S. B. (11). Agnes, Mary E., and James S. B. were born in Scott County, Virginia; Bird, in North Carolina.
    Census 1860  Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    • Bird Franklin first appeared in Letcher County, KY, census records for 1860, as household #587. The enumerator entered the residents of the household as "Burd Franklin", aged 54, born in North Carolina, and "Agonist Franklin", aged 53, born in Virginia.

      In a special Kentucky Agricultural Census of the same year, on page 31 of Schedule 4, "Productions of Agriculture for the Letcher County District", an entry is made for Burd [sic] Franklin. In summary, it reports he had no land, improved or unimproved; farm implements valued at $8; livestock consisting of one horse, three milk cows, three other cattle, and two sheep, with total value of $161. His reported agricultural production consisted of 200 bushels of indian corn, 20 pounds of wool, one bushel of peas and beans, two bushels of potatoes, six bushels of buckwheat, 60 pounds of butter, six pounds of flax, two pounds of flaxseed, 140 pounds of maple sugar. Estimated value of "homemade manufactures" was $12, and value of animals slaughtered was $46. [Cert. copy from National Archives, Record Group M1528, Roll 9; courtesy of Karen West, May 1997.]
    Census 1870  Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 5] 
    • In the 1870 Census for Letcher County, KY, Bird Franklin was enumerated in Precinct #1, Household #40. Members of the household were Bird Franklin, age 64, born in NC; Agony (sic) Franklin, age 63, born in VA; and Harvey (g.s.), age 10, born in KY.
    AcquireDeed 5 Jul 1875  Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    AcquireDeed 
    • Deed Recorded in DeedBook K, pp. 113-114
    Census 1880  Linefork, Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    • It is important to note that on this census, the full name of the head of household is listed, for the first time, as "Bird S. V. Franklin".

      The household was identified as Block 24, Household #554.

      Bird S. V. FRANKLIN Self M Male W 73 NC Farmer NC NC
      Nancy FRANKLIN Wife M Female W 48 KY Keeping House KY KY
      Sarah FRANKLIN Dau W Female W 46 KY NC NC
      John MIDDLETON GSon S Male W 18 KY Works On Farm KY KY
      Manerva MIDDLETON GDau S Female W 13 KY KY KY
    Name Byrd Franklin 
    Death 27 Jun 1890  Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial Crafts Colly (Ermine), Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Address:
    Adams and Franklin Cemetery 
    • Bird is believed buried in an unmarked or fieldstone-marked grave in the Franklin Cemetery.
    Last Modified 29 Sep 2018 

    Father Franklin, Abraham,   b. Abt 1771   d. Abt 1820 (Age ~ 49 years) 
    Mother Spears, Sarah,   b. Abt 1780, North Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aft 1850, Wise, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 71 years) 
    Marriage Richlands, Tazewell, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F692  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Stallard, Agnes,   b. 16 Sep 1813, Scott, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 21 Oct 1877, Crafts Colly (Ermine), Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 64 years)  [7, 8, 9, 10] 
    Marriage 15 Jan 1827  Scott, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    Children 
     1. Franklin, Sarah,   b. Apr 1833, Scott, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 4 Oct 1871, Staunton, Augusta, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 38 years)
     2. Franklin, Mary Elizabeth,   b. 1834, Russell, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
     3. Franklin, James S. Bradley,   b. 18 Mar 1839, Scott, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 8 Aug 1865, Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 26 years)
    Family ID F30  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 15 Mar 2025 

    Family 2 Sergent, Nancy,   b. 1 Oct 1833, Harlan, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Oct 1918, Harlan, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 85 years)  [11] 
    Marriage 22 Aug 1878  Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [11, 12] 
    • The Minister's Return to County Clerk stated that the marriage was solemnized at the home of Jack (Andrew Jackson) Franklin, Crafts Colly. The license certificate did not contain any biographical information on either the bride or groom.
    Tnsfr 21 Jan 1881  Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Tnsfr 
    • Deed Recorded in DeedBook F, pp. 586-587
    Tnsfr 13 Feb 1889  Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Tnsfr 
    • Deed Recorded in DeedBook J, pp. 456-457
    Family ID F31  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 15 Mar 2025 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 29 Dec 1806 - North Carolina, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 15 Jan 1827 - Scott, Virginia, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1840 - Scott, 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 - Letcher, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1870 - Letcher, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsAcquireDeed - AcquireDeed - 5 Jul 1875 - Letcher, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 22 Aug 1878 - Letcher, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1880 - Linefork, Letcher, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsTnsfr - Tnsfr - 21 Jan 1881 - Letcher, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsTnsfr - Tnsfr - 13 Feb 1889 - Letcher, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 27 Jun 1890 - Letcher, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - Address:
    Adams and Franklin Cemetery - - Crafts Colly (Ermine), Letcher, Kentucky, United States    		 Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend Address Cemetery Populated Place Township Parish City County/Shire State/Province Country Region Not Set

  • Documents
    		Deed, Bird Franklin to John Middleton
    Deed from Bird Franklin and Nancy Franklin, wife, to John Middleton
    		Deed, Bird Franklin to Jesse A. Adams
    Deed from Bird Franklin and wife to Jesse A. Adams

  • Notes 
    • The earliest public record for Bird Franklin appears in the marriage records of Scott County, Virginia. The marriage of Bird Franklin to Agnes Stallard was recorded on 15 January, 1827.

      In 1834, Bird Franklin entered a claim to 100 acres of land on the head of Stallards Creek, a south branch of the Clinch River, Scott County, Virginia. The claim was entered under Treasury Warrant #11172 dated March 4, 1834.

      On 2 July 1835 in Deed Book 5, p. 173 of Scott County, Virginia, an indenture was recorded between Lucy Stallard and Bird Franklin, whereby:
      "...the said Lucy Stallard for and in consideration of the sum of thirty five dollars good and lawful money of the Commonwealth to her in hand paid at and before the delivery of these presents by the said Bird Franklin... have bargained and sold and by these presents doth grant bargain and sell unto the said Bird Frankling (sic) all the right title and interest that the said Lucy hath to her father Walter Stallard's estate being one thirteenth part of the said estate..."

      On 9 September 1836, in Deed Book 4, p.379 of Scott County, Virginia, an indenture between William Powers and Bird Franklin was recorded whereby:
      "...in consideration of the sum of thirty dollars to him in hand paid the receipt whereof is acknowledged, has this day bargained granted and sold, and by these presents doth grant bargain sell and convey unto the said Bird Franklin all the Powers interest in the lands of Walter Stallard dec'd and the said William Powers is one of the heirs of the said Stallard..."

      In Deed Book 6, p. 146 of Scott County, Virginia, a conveyance of date 26 October 1837 by Bird and Agnes Franklin et al was made to James Stallard, representing a partial distribution of their interest in the Walter Stallard properties. Another conveyance entered into on 17 September 1837 and recorded at Deed Book 6, p. 148, was made by Bird and Aggie Franklin et al to Noah Greer.

      Bird Franklin also figured in the disposition of the personal estate of Walter Stallard. The Report of Sale of Personal Estate recorded in Scott County Will Book 2, p. 164, entered 20 June 1834, records Bird as the purchaser of the following: "...to 1 sorrel horse $26.00; to 1 roan horse 36.00; to 1 cow and calf 11.00; to 1 barrel, tub & churn 00.50..." A further Report of Sale of Personal Estate was entered in W.B. 2, p. 183 on 7 March 1835, listing "Bird Franklin to 2nd lot of corn $8.12 1/2..."

      As to the Settlement of Accounts for Walter Stallard (W.B. 2, p.192): "To property advanced by decedent to Bird Franklin as per appraisement exhibited by Adminrs. but still retained by them...$36.25..."

      From "History of the Pound (Virginia)", published by the Historical Society of the Pound, there are two references to Bird Franklin as a resident of the head of Indian Creek at least as late as 1858. At page 45, this book says: "Byrd Franklin was an early settler on the Sepulcher Branch of Rocky Fork whose land extended across to Indian Creek according to Deed Book 1, Page 65, dated Nov. 28, 1858." Further reference indicates that his property is "what is now known as the John Salyer place". Also, at page 41, reference is made to "Randolph (Hubbard)...lived on the head of Indian Creek on Byrd Franklin's land in 1858."

      On January 6, 1873, a deed was recorded in Letcher County, KY, to Bird Franklin, as grantee, for a tract of land on Colly Creek. The grantors were Shade and Elizah Franklin. The deed was dated November 7, 1872.

      On July 27, 1881, a deed was recorded from Bird and Nancy Franklin, grantors, to John Middleton, grantee, for 75 acres on Lickrock Branch of Crafts Colly, Letcher County, KY. The deed was dated January 21, 1881.

  • Sources 
    1. [S836] FamSch1850 Census, /MM9.1.1/M8DP-WCL; 1 May 2013; James S B Franklin in entry for Bird Franklin, 1850.

    2. [S37434] Bird Franklin, "United States Census, 1850".

    3. [S37436] Burd Franklin, "United States Census, 1860".

    4. [S37435] Bird S V Franklin, "United States Census, 1880".

    5. [S37440] Bird Franklin, "United States Census, 1870".

    6. [S564] 1880 Census, NA Film Number T9-0428, Page Number 553D.

    7. [S2205] James S B Franklin in household of Bird Franklin, "United States Census, 1850".

    8. [S2210] Agnes Franklin in household of Bird Franklin, "United States Census, 1850".

    9. [S2211] Agness Stallard, "Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940".

    10. [S2212] Agonist Franklin in household of Burd Franklin, "United States Census, 1860".

    11. [S37437] Letcher County, KY, Marriage Bonds.

    12. [S23] Letcher County, KY, Marriage Bonds, Vol. 5, p. 147.