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Martha Elizabeth Calhoun Franklin

Birth	:	14 Apr 1885 Swain County, North Carolina, USA
Death	:	14 Oct 1974 North Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Lahave Island Cemetery, LaHave Island, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate	:	44.2240970, -64.3574940
Description	:	Martha Elizabeth Calhoun was the daughter of Abraham Virgil "Abram" Calhoun (1852–1920) and Susanne Adeline "Susan" Jenkins Calhoun (1855–1909). She was born in Swain County, NC where she first appears on the 1900 Federal Census at Forneys Creek, Swain, North Carolina with her parents and siblings at age 15. Abraham Calhoun 45 Head, farmer Susan Calhoun 44 Wife Ilie I Calhoun 18 Son Martha E Calhoun 15 Daughter John P Calhoun 11 Son William Calhoun 8 Son Dora A Calhoun 4 Daughter Marriage: W Andy Franklin to Martha Calhoun; 14 Feb 1904 Wayside,... Read More	Martha Elizabeth Calhoun was the daughter of Abraham Virgil "Abram" Calhoun (1852–1920) and Susanne Adeline "Susan" Jenkins Calhoun (1855–1909). She was born in Swain County, NC where she first appears on the 1900 Federal Census at Forneys Creek, Swain, North Carolina with her parents and siblings at age 15. Abraham Calhoun 45 Head, farmer Susan Calhoun 44 Wife Ilie I Calhoun 18 Son Martha E Calhoun 15 Daughter John P Calhoun 11 Son William Calhoun 8 Son Dora A Calhoun 4 Daughter Marriage: W Andy Franklin to Martha Calhoun; 14 Feb 1904 Wayside, Graham County, North Carolina, USA. The wedding was held on an island in the Tennessee River near Wayside, NC. Witnesses were William Calhoun, Charles Calhoun, and Ellen Hollifield. In 1910 she is still in Forneys Creek township, with her husband and their 2 children: William A Franklin 28 Head, Occupation: Proprietor, Department Store Martha E Franklin 25 Wife Paul Franklin 3 Son (Not Named) [Ernest] Franklin 0 Son When World War I begun, William Andrew Franklin was required to registered with Selective Service. His card indicates the couple's address was at Procter, NC and he was a farmer and a merchant. In 1920 the family are still living at Forneys Creek where they are listed on the Census: Andrew Franklin 39 Head Martha Franklin 35 Wife Paul Franklin 13 Son Earnest Franklin 8 Son Abram H Franklin 6 son Clema Franklin 1 Daughter Gladdis Franklin 1 Daughter The 1930 Census lists her as head of household; her husband is not listed; the family are living in Blount County, Tennessee; street: Niles Ferry Pike: Martha Franklin 46 Head, farmer, owns farm, married Paul G Franklin 23 Son, laborer Earnest Franklin 20 Son Robey Franklin 13 Son Glenna Franklin 12 Daughter Gladis Franklin 12 Daughter Gyler Franklin 9 Son Flora Buchannan 29 Servant, white In 1940 the family are living on Highway number 10, North side; Valleytown, Cherokee County, NC: W A Franklin 59 Head, occupation: merchant; home owned Martha Franklin 54 Wife GlennA Franklin 22 Daughter Gladys Franklin 22 Daughter Giles Franklin 19 Son In 1941 the couple are reportedly living in Bryson City, NC. This is indicated in the newspaper article of their daughter Glenna's wedding to TJ Thomason Jr (Source: The Asheville Citizen Times, Asheville, NC, 05 Jan 1941, Sun p18). Martha's husband, William Andrew Franklin, died February 1, 1965 in the W C District Hospital in Andrews, Cherokee County, NC. The death record indicates the couple's residence as Valleytown, Cherokee County, NC. Martha was reunited with him on October 14, 1974 when she passed on; her last residence is given as Andrews, Cherokee, North Carolina, USA. — Children of William Andrew Franklin and Martha Elizabeth Calhoun Franklin: Clyde Ray Franklin1905–1905 Paul Gordon Franklin 1906–1957 Ernest Claxton Franklin 1910–1975 Raleigh Henry "Robey" Franklin 1913–1990 Glenna Lucille "Polly" Franklin 1918–2013 Susan Gladys "Patsy" Franklin 1918–2003 Giles Andrew Franklin 1921–2003 Patricia Ann "Patsy" Franklin 1922–2002 Biography: Mountain Links Sources: Federal Censuses, Selective Service Records, Death and marriage certificates, Newspaper article.

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Where is Martha Elizabeth Calhoun Franklin's memorial?
Martha Elizabeth Calhoun Franklin's memorial is located at: Lahave Island Cemetery, LaHave Island, Lunenburg County, Canada.
When did Martha Elizabeth Calhoun Franklin death?
Martha Elizabeth Calhoun Franklin death on 14 Oct 1974 in North Carolina, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Martha Elizabeth Calhoun Franklin's memorial?
Latitude: 44.2240970
Longitude: -64.3574940

Family Members:

Parent

Abram Virgil Calhoun

(1852 - 1920)

Susan Adeline Jenkins Calhoun

(1855 - 1909)

Spouse

Siblings

Flora Elender Calhoun Jenkins

(1877 - 1967)

Nancy C Calhoun

(1879 - 1881)

Alexander Inman Calhoun

(1881 - 1920)

John P. Calhoun

(1888 - 1961)

Children

Clyde Ray Franklin

(1905 - 1905)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Bell's Island Cemetery
LaHave Island, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2240970, -64.3574940

2. Lahave Island Cemetery
LaHave Island, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2240970, -64.3574940

3. Tumblin Cemetery
LaHave Island, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2238890, -64.3575640

4. Bush Island Cemetery
Bush Island, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2381750, -64.3704420

5. Old Bush Island Cemetery
Bush Island, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2376810, -64.3714610

6. Romkey Family Cemetery
Crescent Beach, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2413559, -64.4052429

7. Publicover Cemetery
Crescent Beach, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2433940, -64.4050830

8. Knox Presbyterian Cemetery
Dublin Shore, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2671000, -64.3747000

9. St. James Anglican Cemetery
Dublin Shore, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2714900, -64.3601200

10. Croft Dale Cemetery
Crescent Beach, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2453190, -64.4183110

11. Sipu'Ji'Jk / Petite Rivière Cemetery
Petite Rivière Bridge, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2259800, -64.4375600

12. Private Cemetery
Petite Rivière Bridge, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2346300, -64.4425300

13. Fort Point Cemetery
LaHave, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2888530, -64.3522230

14. Shepherd's Hill Cemetery
Riverport, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2868300, -64.3202400

15. Lakeside Cemetery
Mount Pleasant, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2663080, -64.4341060

16. St. Luke's Cemetery
Mount Pleasant, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2743100, -64.4296600

17. Mount Pleasant United Church Cemetery
Mount Pleasant, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2734690, -64.4308070

18. Old Burial Grounds
Petite Rivière Bridge, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2380560, -64.4594440

19. Wesley United Church Cemetery
Petite Rivière Bridge, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2383330, -64.4594440

20. Corkum Cemetery
Mount Pleasant, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2805610, -64.4270420

21. Pioneer Cemetery
Riverport, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2952200, -64.3211080

22. Lakeview Cemetery
Kingsburg, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2714260, -64.2736878

23. Saint Michael's Cemetery
Petite Rivière Bridge, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2377780, -64.4655560

24. Harbour View Cemetery
Rose Bay, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2949900, -64.3017000