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William Riley Francis

Birth	:	12 Dec 1834 Francisco, Stokes County, North Carolina, USA
Death	:	14 Jul 1907 Francisco, Stokes County, North Carolina, USA
Burial	:	William Riley Francis Family Cemetery, Francisco, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.5131110, -80.3417940
Inscription	:	72y 7m 2d
Description	:	He was A Confederate Soldier CO C 21st Infantry Regiment NC TROOPS === The 21st N.C. Infantry Regiment, formerly the 11th Volunteers, was a twelve company command organized at Danville, Virginia, in June, 1861. Men of this unit were recruited in Davidson, Surry, Forsyth, Stokes, Rockingham, and Guilford counties. It was assigned to General Trimbles', Hokes', Godwins' and W.G. Lewis' Brigade. After taking part in the Battle of First Manassas and Jacksons' Valley operations, the 21st participated in many conflicts of the army from the Seven Days' Battle to Bristoe. It was then involved in the engagements at... Read More	He was A Confederate Soldier CO C 21st Infantry Regiment NC TROOPS === The 21st N.C. Infantry Regiment, formerly the 11th Volunteers, was a twelve company command organized at Danville, Virginia, in June, 1861. Men of this unit were recruited in Davidson, Surry, Forsyth, Stokes, Rockingham, and Guilford counties. It was assigned to General Trimbles', Hokes', Godwins' and W.G. Lewis' Brigade. After taking part in the Battle of First Manassas and Jacksons' Valley operations, the 21st participated in many conflicts of the army from the Seven Days' Battle to Bristoe. It was then involved in the engagements at Plymouth, Drewrys Bluff and Cold Harbor, marched with Jubal Early to the Shenandoah Valley and saw action around Appomattox. The unit sustained 80 casualties at First Winchester, 13 at Cross Keys and Port Republic, 45 during the Seven Days' Battle, 51 at Groveton, 18 at Sharpsburg, and 24 at Fredericksburg. It lost 78 at Chancellorsville, twenty-eight percent of the 436 at Gettysburg, and 52 at Plymouth. In April, 1865, it surrendered with 6 officers and 117 men of which only 40 were armed.

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William Riley Francis's memorial is located at: William Riley Francis Family Cemetery, Francisco, Stokes County, USA.
When did William Riley Francis death?
William Riley Francis death on 14 Jul 1907 in Francisco, Stokes County, North Carolina, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William Riley Francis's memorial?
Latitude: 36.5131110
Longitude: -80.3417940

Family Members:

Parent

Gallian M. Francis Sr.

(1810 - 1850)

Elizabeth “Betsy” Francis

(1811 - 1884)

Spouse

Mary Aaron Francis

(1852 - 1927)

Siblings

Armstead Francis

(1841 - 1861)

Mary Ann Francis Hill

(1847 - 1907)

Sarah Francis

(1848 - 1851)

Gallian M. Francis Jr.

(1850 - 1923)

Children

Sarah Elizabeth Francis Lawrence

(1871 - 1949)

Laura Francis Francis

(1873 - 1951)

Joe Francis

(1881 - 1963)

Robert Franklin Francis

(1884 - 1951)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. William Riley Francis Family Cemetery
Francisco, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5131110, -80.3417940

2. Moir Family Cemetery
Francisco, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5101060, -80.3362960

3. Beasley Cemetery
Francisco, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5163994, -80.3510971

4. Lawrence Cemetery
Francisco, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5042180, -80.3530650

5. Gallian Francis Family Cemetery
Francisco, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5122000, -80.3584000

6. Francisco Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Francisco, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5093260, -80.3580160

7. Collins Family Cemetery
Francisco, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5078940, -80.3590460

8. Leake Cemetery
Collinstown, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5357770, -80.3541940

9. Dan River Baptist Church Cemetery
Francisco, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5124430, -80.3108260

10. Martin Family Cemetery
Collinstown, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5286570, -80.3165280

11. Ray Family Cemetery
Francisco, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4933014, -80.3178024

12. Smith Family Cemetery
Francisco, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5136240, -80.3787000

13. Big Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
Francisco, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4988300, -80.3743510

14. Padgett Cemetery
Collinstown, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5430570, -80.3374810

15. James Hill Cemetery
Collinstown, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5297780, -80.3732190

16. Beasley Family Cemetery
Collinstown, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5428930, -80.3488640

17. Collinstown Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Collinstown, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5442160, -80.3365550

18. Garland Smith Cemetery
Francisco, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5136760, -80.3818510

19. Trinity Baptist Church Cemetery
Collinstown, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5230140, -80.3820380

20. Overby Cemetery
Collinstown, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5452780, -80.3252780

21. Joshua Smith Graveyard
Collinstown, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5218030, -80.3862330

22. State Line Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
Collinstown, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5457660, -80.3628700

23. William Martin Moore Family Cemetery
Harts Store, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5176900, -80.2945000

24. George William Hart Family Cemetery
Harts Store, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5174900, -80.2942600