Franklin, Samuel, died May 17, 1870, aged 17 years (Tombstone inscription from Union Baptist cemetery) Wednesday May 25, 1870, Evansville Review, p. 1, col. 7, Evansville, Wisconsin Walter Pierce, who has been sometimes in Dakota, from Union, returned for a visit, Thursday. He was accompanied by Mr. Franklin, also, of that place. December 27, 1887, Evansville Review, p. 1, col. 3, Evansville, Wisconsin April 5, 1892, Evansville Review, p. 1, Evansville, Wisconsin Arthur Franklin has added another forty acres to his farm. He has purchased the Bushnell place. January 25, 1894, Evansville Review, p. 4, Evansville, Wisconsin Fred Franklin has returned from his western trip, looking well and hearty with a good coat of tan to protect his face. May 18, 1894, Enteprise, p. 4, col. 1, Evansville, Wisconsin Mr. Frank Franklin has made arrangements to remove to Minnesota, and open up a new home there. March 9, 1895, The Badger, p. 1, col. 2, Evansville, Wisconsin Mr. Frank Franklin s party has been heard from as having a good time. It spent Sunday at Mt. Vernon. May 18, 1895, The Badger, p. 1, col. 3, Evansville, Wisconsin Mr. and Mrs. Fred Franklin are moving in the house recently vacated by W. W. Young on Main Street. September 10, 1895, p. 1, col. 5, Evansville, Wisconsin Mr. F. A. Franklin and family returned from Waterville, Minn., by carriage Friday, and will make their future home in this city. August 27, 1897, The Enterprise, Evansville, Wisconsin p. 1, col. 5 F. A. Franklin has rented and moved into Mr. Jas. Powles residence on Liberty St. August 27, 1897, The Enterprise, Evansville, Wisconsin p. 1, col. 6
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Franklin is very ill. October 13, 1900, The Badger, p. 1, col. 2, Evansville, Wisconsin Arthur Franklin returned from Richland Center last night with stock for winter feeding. October 13, 1900, The Badger, p. 1, col. 2, Evansville, Wisconsin Fred L. Franklin has gone to Iowa for a few days to attend to the affairs of his sister, recently deceased. October 13, 1900, The Badger, p. 1, col. 3, Evansville, Wisconsin Frank Franklin took his departure last week for a business trip in Iowa and Minnesota, in the interest of the Franklin Bluing Co. May 1903, The Enterprise, Evansville, Wisconsin Frank Franklin left Tuesday for a couple of weeks business trip into Iowa and Minnesota, in interest of the Franklin Bluing Company. May 16, 1903, The Badger, p. 1, col. 3, Evansville, Wisconsin Arthur Franklin went to Chicago Tuesday evening with two loads of cattle. March 24, 1904, Evansville Review, Evansville, Wisconsin December 3, 1904, The Badger, p. 1, col. 3, Evansville, Wisconsin Mrs. James Lincoln, aged 72 years, died at her home in Union, Thursday evening, Aug. 17, 1905, after a short illness lasting but three days. The funeral was held from the Union church Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The deceased leaves an aged husband and several adopted children, never having any of their own, among whom are Mrs. Arthur Franklin, Mrs. Hattie Gleave and John Wall. She also lost her youngest adopted daughter, Minnie, a few years ago, who was a well known school teacher in this vicinity. She was a very kind mother and a friend to all who will be greatly missed from her home in Union. August 25, 1905, Enterprise, p. 3, col. 7, Evansville, Wisconsin A Card of Thanks. We wish to thank the kind friends and neighbors for their loving sympathy and help in our late bereavement, the loss of a loved wife and mother. James Lincoln, John Wall, Mrs. Mary Franklin.
August 26, 1905, The Badger, p. 1, col. 4, Evansville, Wisconsin 4, Evansville, Wisconsin November 16, 1906, Enterprise, p. 3, col. Guy Patterson takes the position as egg and butter buyer in the Grange store, which was recently vacated by Fred Franklin. November 29, 1906, Evansville Review, Evansville, Wisconsin Robert Parke Ames of Brooklyn, and Miss Burnice Franklin were married at the country home of the bride's parents, Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 16, 1907, by Rev. Webster, of the Baptist church. A large company of relatives and friends witnessed the ceremony. We join a host of friends in extending hearty congratulations. October 22, 1907, p. 3, col. 6, Tribune, Evansville, Wisconsin Frank Franklin is planning to build a nice new house and barn on his lot on Lincoln Street this summer. The barn is already in the process of construction, and the house will be started this week. Leon Franklin is the contractor and builder. April 13, 1909, The Janesville Daily Gazette, Evansville news, Janesville, Wisconsin Frank Franklin and family moved into their new house Monday and are much pleased with the change. And well they may be for they have a fine house to live in now. September 29, 1909 Enterprise, p. 1, col. 2, Evansville, Wisconsin A very pleasant family gathering and housewarming was held at the fine new home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Franklin on Lincoln street in this city, last Saturday afternoon. There were present all the relatives in this locality of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin, which filled the house comfortably. Among those who took part in the entertaining were Mrs. Eugene Butts, Mrs. Park Ames, Clarence and Bessie Franklin, Hazel Courtier, Mr. and
Mrs. Leon Franklin, Gladys Courtier, Dorothy Butts, Elva Benway and Velma Franklin. A fine dinner followed the entertaining and the occasion was a joyful one all round. October 13, 1909, Enterprise, p. 1, col. 4, Evansville, Wisconsin
Beloit Paper, December 1909
Beloit Paper - December 1909: CELEBRATE HALF CENTURY OF LIFE Mr. and Mrs. C.G. Franklin Observe Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary at Home Today HONOR GIVEN BY RELATIVES Many from Out of Town Gather Here for the Occasion BOTH IN GOOD HEALTH Many More Years Together Seem in Store for Couple -- Practically All Married Life is Spent in Rock County Fifty years ago -- December 11, 1859 -- marked an epoch in the lives of Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Franklin, 724 Vine street. For half a century they have been man and wife and all but three years of that period has been spent within a radius of ten miles of Beloit. And in the early days when they were living in Clinton, Wis., where the ceremony was performed by a Rev. E. Hatch, they looked to Beloit as the place for supplied and the place where lay their civic interests. Today, surrounded by their children and some of their grandchildren, they are celebrating in a quiet way this eventful occasion. Both in Good Health. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin have enjoyed unusually good health, which is probably due to the fact that both spent their younger days in the open air of the country on their parents farms. In fact, Mr. Franklin is still able to do a day's work at 76, when most men of those years find it necessary to give in to the infirmities of senility. And the bright, congenial disposition of Mrs. Franklin is more than is usually found in one of 72 years. They are the parents of five children, Nora E.; William G.; Susie M.; Elmer C.; and Herbert O., all of whom, excepting William, who died fifteen years ago, are still living, Miss Susie having taken it upon herself to stay by her aged father and mother to cheer them in their advanced age. Comes West Early Mr. Franklin is a New Yorker, having been born in Morristown, St. Lawrence county, on March 6, 1833. When he was ten years old his parents came west by way of the Great Lakes to Milwaukee, from whence they made their way with oxen teams to the town of Roscoe, settling on the Cooper farm. Here he lived, helping his father with the work of the farm, till he was 16 years old, when his parents again made a change, this time moving to Clinton, Wis. It was here that he first met his future wife, who was then Miss Ellen Brand. The early life of Mrs. Franklin was marred with several remarkable incidents. The first was one which almost made her a woman "without a country", she having been born on a vessel which was three days from New York while her parents were on their way to this country from England, May 27, 1837. Nearly Loses Life The second, which occurred only two days later, came within a hair's breadth of snuffing out her young life. It seems a heavy storm arose when they were about a day's journey from the port, and the huge waves broke over their craft threatening at any moment to swamp it. Meanwhile their cabin in which her parents were staying became flooded completely overcoming the mother and her babe. The mother was soon rescued, but it was several minutes before their infant daughter could be extracted from her watery bed. Oneida county, New York, was Mrs. Franklin's home till she was 19, when her parents emigrated west, locating on what is known as the Milner farm, three miles north of Clinton Junction. Having here met and married Mr. Franklin, they settled on a farm near Clinton, where they made their home for forty-three years following the "call of the soil". It was here that all their children were born and reared. Move to Iowa Thinking they would prefer to spend the remainder of their days nearer some of their children, they decided in 1902 to remove to Perry, Iowa, the home of their daughter, Mrs. W. G. Birdsall; but after living there for three years a change of heart led them back to the scenes of their earlier days, and as a result in 1905 they returned to Rock county and took up their residence in Beloit, where they have lived ever since. Mrs. Franklin says she is perfectly satisfied to live and die in Rock county. May Guests Present Fifty invitations were issued to a wide circle of relatives and friends, but, owing to sickness and other reasons, but forty were able to be present. Among the guests are Enos Franklin of Sioux City, brother of Mr. Franklin whom he has not seen in thirty years; Mrs. Kitty Davis, Moeville, Iowa; Mrs. Flora Flint, Davenport,
Ia; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur G. Franklin, Mr. and Mrs. Lou Franklin, Mr. and Mrs. F.A.Franklin, Mr. Fred Franklin, Mr. and Mrs. B. Courtier, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Franklin all of Evansville, Wis; Mrs. Emma Smith of Harvard, Ill., and daughter, Mrs. Clarence Bilyea of Walworth, Wis.; Mrs. Harry Stafford and sons, Earl and Edwin of Harvard, Ill.; Mrs. John Ronk, sister of Mrs. Franklin, Delavan, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. B.W.Christian, Delavan; Johnson Mattison, Darien, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fish and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mattison, both of Darien, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Chesebro, Rarien; Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Franklin and daughter Dorothy of Milwaukee; Mrs. Nellie Franklin and daughter Gladys of Janesville. In addition to the above, a son, C.E. Franklin, of Chicago, is expected later in the day, and also a number of relatives from Milwaukee and Darien. Mrs. W.G.Birdsall of Iowa, was prevented from being present by sickness. An elaborate dinner in honor of the bride and groom was served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Walker, who live nearby. Mrs. Walker is Mrs. Franklin's niece. The large number to be served made it advisable to do this. Two tables were set for the forty guests. The dining rooms were prettily decorated for the occasion. A large bell, created of yellow crepe paper, was suspended from the ceiling over each of the tables, from which radiated a ribbon of the same color to each corner of the tables. The effect was very pleasing. Potted chrysanthemums also adorned the rooms. Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin joined in wishing them many more years of happiness. This was also the occasion of the reunion of the family and the meeting of parts of the family which had not met before. It was a happy event and one which will leave a lasting impression with all who were present. Wisconsin Marriage Record #1436, 19Jan1860, White, Charles G. Franklin, Farmer & Ellen Brand Residence of Husband: Darien, Wal(worth) Co(unty); Birthplace: Morristown, NY Marriage Contracted: Clinton, Rock County; Marriage Contracted: December 11; Contracted by Baptist Marriage pronounced by: E.B. Hatch, of Clinton, Rock County, Wisconsin; no witness names Certificate: 11 December 1859; Father's Parents: Enos Franklin & Harriet; Mother's Parents: Wm Brand & Mary Fred Franklin is the latest to have a Bush & Lane piano. He had one placed in their pleasant home on Second Street the other day. October 24, 1912, Evansville Review, Evansville, Wisconsin
Evansville, Wisconsin January 29, 1914, Evansville Review, p. 1, col. 2, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Franklin recently visited in Beloit at the home of their daughter, Mrs. J. C. Huddleston. January 28, 1915, Evansville Review, p. 5, col. 1, Evansville, Wisconsin
Succumbing to an illness of only ten days duration, Charles G. Franklin died Wednesday morning at 8:45 at the home of his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Nellie Franklin, in Janesville, where he had resided for three years. Mr. Franklin was born on March 8, 1833, in Morristown, New York. When ten years old he moved to Beloit with his parents, and since that time had resided in that vicinity and Clinton, except for the few years spent in Perry, Iowa. In 1859 he was united in marriage to Ellen Brand of Clinton. During most of his life he had been a farmer and was recognized as a man of sterling character. He was very favorably known in this city and vicinity, where he leaves five nephews, Fred, Frank, Lewis, Leon and A. G. Franklin, and a niece, Mrs. Bourtier Courtier. He is also survived by his wife and four children. Funeral arrangements had not been made at the time of our going to press. January 25, 1917, Evansville Review, p. 1, col. 5, Evansville, Wisconsin OBITUARY Mrs. Arthur Franklin Mary Wall was born June 6, 1857, near Auburn, New York. Early in life her own home was broken up by death and she was taken into the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Lincoln. In 1870 the Lincoln family moved from New York to Wisconsin and settled on a farm north of Union on what is known as section two, and there Mary Wall grew to womanhood. When about eighteen she united with the Baptist Church at Union and until the very last days of her life loved and served the Church of her choice. In 1880 she was married to Arthur G. Franklin of the town of Rutland and the young people started their first home not far from where the present home stands. Into this home were born five children, four of whom survive her. Clarence Franklin of Union, Mrs. Park Ames of Brooklyn, Mrs. Wilbur Le Feber of Milltown, Wisconsin, and Mrs. Dana Phelps of Union. One son, Oliver, died in infancy. Besides her husband and children Mrs. Franklin leaves fourteen grand children, one sister, Mrs. Jennie Clark of Auburn, New York, and three brothers, William Wall of Iowa, George Wall of Pennsylvania, and John Wall of Union, Wisconsin; all of whom have the loving sympathy of a host of friends. Mrs. Franklin was a woman of rare and beautiful character, unselfish to a degree rarely attained, she was generous in her judgments, unceasing in her efforts for others and unstinting in her service. Her death means to many a real personal loss. Her death occurred at the family home, April 5th, 1919, after a brief illness. The funeral services were held at Union Church, April 8th, conducted by Rev. Stephens of the Baptist Church. The many beautiful flowers testified to the love of her friends. Interment was made at Maple Hill cemetery, Evansville. April 10, 1919, Evansville Review, p. 1, col. 4, Evansville, Wisconsin A. G. Franklin has purchased the S. E. Miller house on West Main Street. February 4, 1921, Janesville Daily Gazette, Evansville news, Janesville, Wisconsin Clarence Franklin, of the town of Union, will arrive at Stoughton Friday from South Dakota, with three cars of steers and a car of hogs, which he will feed on the Arthur Franklin farm. October 14, 1926, Evansville Review, p. 5, col. 4, Evansville, Wisconsin
OBITUARY Clar L. Franklin, daughter of Samuel and Sarah Franklin was born, February 15, 1864, in the town of Union and departed from this life January 21, 1297. She has resided most of her life in the township of Rutland. On March 13, 1887, she was united in marriage to Burr Courtier, who is left with three children, Erle L., Mrs. Oliver Chapin, Mrs. Wm. Leeder and five grandchildren to mourn her loss. She also leaves five brothers, Arthur, Lew, Frank, Fred, and Leon Franklin. Since her early life she has been a member of the Union Baptist church. She was a member of the Columbia Chapter, 29, O.E.S., and the W.C.T.U., of Brooklyn. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Masonic Temple, when after the sermon by the Rev. Pratt of the Baptist Church, the Order of the Eastern Star, rendered their beautiful service in honor of their departed sister. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery. January 27, 1927, Evansville Review, Evansville, Wisconsin MRS. A. FRANKLIN BURIED HERE SUN. Funeral services for Mrs. Arthur Franklin, 62, who died at her home here early Friday morning, were held at 1:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon in the Congregational Church, the Rev. Grant Clark officiating. Interment was made at Maple Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Franklin, who resided at 27 Grove Street, has been a resident of Evansville for the past nine years. She was formerly Vernie frost and was born in the town of Union November 21, 1866. When four years of age she moved west with her mother and brother, where she grew to womanhood. The deceased was married to Arthur Franklin July 26, 1920. She was a member of the Congregational church, chairman of Division No. 3 of that church and vice president of the Afternoon club. Those who survive are her husband, one brother, Mark Frost of Townsend, Mont., and six half sisters to them the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community is extended. January 17, 1929, Evansville Review, p. 1, Evansville, Wisconsin June 5, 1930, Evansville Review, p. 1, col. 4, Evansville, Wisconsin
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February 7, 1946, Evansville Review, p. 4, col. 1-2, Evansville, Wisconsin Among the new homes being built in Evansville are those of.mr. and Mrs. C. S. Franklin, Sherman Avenue. August 3, 1950, Evansville Review, p. 4, col. 5, Evansville, Wisconsin (also in the Evansville Telephone Directory, August 1961)
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Scrapbook at library no date Mr. and Mrs. Olive Franklin (nee Crystal Westby) of Rte. 1, Evansville will be celebrating their 60 th wedding anniversary on Sept. 30, 1990. Their children will be hosting a family banquet in their honor at the Carlton Hotel in Edgerton where they stayed on their wedding night exactly 60 years previous. To add to the occasion this is also Crystal s 80 th birthday. Their children are Catharine Fellows (David), Mildred Meehan (Leonard), George (Sharon), David (Doris), Gordon (Della), Richard (Carol), Paul (Karen), Eleanor McLeish (Douglas) and Rebecca Hughes (Dennis). Their family also includes 38 grandchildren (four of whom are deceased) and 23 great grandchildren. September 26, 1990, Evansville Review, Evansville, Wisconsin
November 21, 1984, Evansville Review, p. 2, col. 4, Evansville, Wisconsin
George Franklin Age: 69 Votes: 157 Address: 13847 W. Highway 59, Evansville Job: Self employed grain farmer in town of Union for 50 years Education: Evansville High School graduate Community Service: Mr. Fix-it for the neighborhood Elected Posts: Town of Union constable and supervisor Major campaign issue: I have tried to listen to the people's needs. The Smart Growth survey showed that people wanted a rural quality of life and slow growth. Rapid growth right now concerns me. We have a plan, let s use common sense and follow it. I would appreciate your vote April 3. Janesville Gazette, April 4, 2007, website.