Bible of Luther Franklin


From transcriptions prepared by W. A. Lyle, of Jefferson County, and subsequently typed and published by the Works Progress Administration under the title Jefferson County Bible Records.
Transcribed for this site from the WPA volume by Doris Kinser Fountain.  We are extremely grateful to her.
Researchers Note:  this is a transcription of a transcription of a transcription.  Therefore, every item must be verified through separate sources.


Possession: Luther Franklin, who lives on RFD #2, Jefferson City, TN, 2 miles west of Dandridge, TN, on RFD #2, Jefferson City.
Transcription: July 22, 1937

MARRIAGES
Luther Franklin and Cordie Whalen were married Oct. 20, 1885, at Shady Grove, Jefferson county in the presence of Esq. J. Henderson.

BIRTHS
Luther Franklin was born March 1, 1864
Cordie Lee Franklin was born Feb. 27, 1864
Clara Lee Franklin was born July 23, 1886
Mack B. Franklin was born Feb. 2, 1888
Ersie I. Franklin was born Jan. 12, 1891
Albert L. Franklin was born March 21, 1893
Mary U. Franklin was born Oct. 3, 1895
Ella Mae Franklin was born Dec. 19, 1899
Lottie R. Franklin was born April 3, 1903
Two infants were born Feb. 27, 1907

DEATHS
Cordie Lee, wife of Luther Franklin, died Nov. 23, 1928

MARRIAGES
Clara Lee Franklin married Joe B. Cate Aug. 14,1913
Mack B. Franklin married Annis Webb, Oct. 4, 1908
Irsie I. married Sam McSpadden Sept. 7, 1913
Albert L. Franklin married Lettie Lee Thomas, Jan. 1, 1922
Ella Mae Franklin married John Mahony Aug. 10, 1922
Lottie R. Franklin died June 1929