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     William F. Francies was born on 25 March 1814 at Washington Co., MD.¹ He married Sarah Ann Palmer on 20 July 1841 at Washington Co., MD. William F. Francies died on 25 November 1897 at Huntington Co., IN, at age 83.

     Alice Marie Francis was born on 28 August 1902 at Champaign Co. (probably), OH.¹ She was the daughter of Marion Ellsworth Francis and Bertha Huffman.¹ Alice Marie Francis married John Peter Cost, son of Simon Peter Cost and Lilly Viota Mumford, circa 1920.¹ Alice Marie Francis died on 26 July 1966 at Port Isabel, Cameron Co., TX, at age 63.

     Ammon Augusta Francis was born in 1853. He married Mary Ann Semler, daughter of Walter John Semmler and Dorotha Wilhelmina Louise Schmidt, on 28 February 1882. Ammon Augusta Francis was buried in 1938 at Hill Grove Cemetery, Miamisburg, Montgomery Co., OH. He died in 1938.

     Carl Francis was born on 10 January 1863 at Burnet Co., TX. He was the son of John L. Francis and Sarah Mariah Cureton. Carl Francis married Elizabeth Spence, daughter of Joseph Spence and Margaretta Deaderick Wendel. Carl Francis died in 1949 at Marfa, Presidio Co., TX. He was buried in 1949 at Oakwood Cemetery, Austin, Travis Co., TX, Findagrave #47720505.

     Charles Francis was born on 2 January 1877 at Illinois. He was the son of Nathan Francis and Mary Catherine Duncan. Charles Francis died on 11 March 1881 at age 4.

     Charles William Francis married Elizabeth Theresa Keuter. Charles William Francis was born on 1 February 1893. He was the son of Ammon Augusta Francis and Mary Ann Semler. Charles William Francis died on 11 May 1967 at age 74.

     Clement Leroy Francis was born in 1887. He was the son of Ammon Augusta Francis and Mary Ann Semler. Clement Leroy Francis died in 1918.

     Clement Leroy Francis was born in July 1922. He was the son of Charles William Francis and Elizabeth Theresa Keuter.

     Eddie N. Francis was born on 4 July 1878. He was the son of Nathan Francis and Mary Catherine Duncan. Eddie N. Francis died on 12 December 1878.

     Elizabeth Francis was born on 13 July 1904 at Marble Falls, Burnet Co., TX. She was the daughter of Carl Francis and Elizabeth Spence. Elizabeth Francis married Robert William Jacobs, son of William Rudolph Jacobs and Anna Elizabeth Ewart, on 12 June 1936 at Sonora, Sutton Co., TX. Elizabeth Francis died on 18 May 2012 at Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS, at age 107 Obituary (Findagrave.com):

Private graveside inurnment services for Elizabeth Francis Jacobs, 107, Lawrence, KS, are planned for a later date at Rose Hill Cemetery in Oklahoma City, OK. She died Friday, May 18, 2012, at her home in the Brandon Woods Retirement Community.

Mrs. Jacobs was born on July 13, 1904, in Marble Falls, TX, the daughter of Carl and Charlotte Elizabeth (Spence) Francis. She graduated from Marble Falls High School, and attended Southwestern College, Georgetown, TX. She became a private piano teacher and taught students in her home for 65 years. She lived in San Antonio, TX, Sonora, TX, Marfa, TX, and Pauls Valley, OK, before moving to Lawrence in 1990.

At the time of her death, she was the oldest resident of Brandon Woods Retirement Community. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Lawrence, and Chapter GQ of the PEO Sisterhood. In Pauls Valley, she was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Pauls Valley Music Club, and PEO.

She married Robert William Jacobs in Sonora, TX, on June 12, 1936. He preceded her in death in 1984. She is survived by her son, Dr. Robert W. Jacobs, and his wife Sheryl, of Lawrence; two nieces, Linda Robel of Des Moines, IA, and Juanita Ivy, of San Antonio; and three grandchildren, Robert K. Jacobs and his wife, Michelle, Wichita, Jennifer E. Higdon and her husband, Andrew, Denver, and David A. Jacobs, Denver, and four great- grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Lawrence Memorial Hospital Endowment Association or the First United Methodist Church of Lawrence.

Published in Lawrence Journal-World, May 19, 2012.

She was buried in May 2012 at Rose Hill Burial Park, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Findagrave #72161458.

     Irene Spence Francis was born on 27 October 1900 at Texas. She was the daughter of Carl Francis and Elizabeth Spence. Irene Spence Francis died on 13 July 1962 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, at age 61. She was buried in July 1962 at Oakwood Cemetery, Austin, Bexar Co., TX, 47720942.
Note: Did not marry.

     Jason R. Francis was born on 8 September 1989 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH. He died on 4 December 2012 at Ohio at age 23

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Jason R. Francis, 23, of Washington C.H., died unexpectedly on December 4, 2012 following an automobile accident. He was born on September 8, 1989, in Columbus, the son of Gregg Francis and the former Cynthia Fuller.

He is survived by his father; Gregg A. Francis of Chillicothe, his mother; Cynthia Francis of Frankfort, one sister; Amanda Francis of Frankfort, girlfriend; Elisha Strous of Washington C.H., paternal grandmother; Eva Francis of Chillicothe, maternal grandmother; Joanne Fuller of Frankfort, nephews; Dakota and Dylan, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, and his special hunting friend; Bernie Rutherford. Jason was loved by everyone. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather; Robert Francis, maternal grandfather; Lyle Fuller, and two cousins; Bobbi Jo Hardesty and Shane Gault.

Jason attended the Adena High School, Frankfort. He was a member of the 4H Ragged Ridge Ramblers, and loved to work on cars. He played several years of softball, football and basketball, and he loved to hunt. The family would like to thank the Concord EMS.

Funeral service will be held at 11am on Saturday, December 8, 2012 in the EBRIGHT FUNERAL HOME, Frankfort with Pastor Neil Foster officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Frankfort. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 5 to 8 pm. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Concord EMS, PO Box 616, Frankfort OH 45628, or the Frankfort United Methodist Church, PO Box 266, Frankfort OH 45628.

Cause of death: Auto accident. He was buried in December 2012 at Greenlawn Cemetery, Frankfort, Ross Co., OH, Findagrave #101782436.

     John E. Francis Jr. was born on 21 March 1884 at Spencer, Clay Co., IA.¹ He married Florence Boyd, daughter of David Lindsey Boyd and Margaret Craig, on 16 November 1909 at Linn Co., IA.¹ John E. Francis Jr. died on 8 July 1933 at age 49. He was buried in July 1933 at Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay Co., IA, Iowa, Cemetery Records, 1662-1999 [database on-line]. (Ancestry.com.)

     John L. Francis was born on 8 January 1826 at Kentucky. He married Sarah Mariah Cureton. John L. Francis died on 18 December 1899 at age 73. He was buried in December 1899 at Marble Falls City Cemetery, Marble Falls, Burnet Co., TX, Findagrave #37353328.

     Joseph D. Francis was born in 1866 at Illinois. He was the son of Nathan Francis and Mary Catherine Duncan. Joseph D. Francis married Nola Thacker, daughter of Thomas Thacker and Julia Lynch, circa 1890. Joseph D. Francis died in 1942. He was buried in 1942 at Girard Twp. Cemetery, Girard, Macoupin Co., IL.

     Josephine M. Francis married Cecil Duane Colby, son of Merrill Forest Colby and Vergie Estella Munsinger, on 6 February 1936 at Smith Center, Smith Co., KS. Josephine M. Francis died on 26 February 2003 Heart attack.

     Laura May Francis married Arthur Good. Laura May Francis was born in 1891. She was the daughter of Ammon Augusta Francis and Mary Ann Semler. Laura May Francis died in 1968.

     Lucille T. Francis was born circa 1894 at Illinois. She was the daughter of Joseph D. Francis and Nola Thacker. Lucille T. Francis married Everett Truman Tate, son of Elleridge B. Tate and Mary A. (?), before 1920.

     Margaret Francis was also known as "Margo". She was born in 1912 at Mt. Vernon, Linn Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of John E. Francis Jr. and Florence Boyd. Margaret Francis lived on 2 January 1920 at Mt. Vernon, Linn Co., IA, with her uncle Jay Boyd's family.¹ She lived in 1930 at Eldora, Hardin Co., IA, Living with uncle Jay Boyd and family. She lived on 16 April 1940 at 116 Sheldon Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, stenographer, four years of college.²
Note: Never married. After her mother's early death, Margo was raised by her uncle and aunt Jay and Mabel Boyd, at Mt. Vernon.

     Marion Ellsworth Francis was born circa 1865 at Ohio.¹ He married Bertha Huffman on 8 February 1891.¹ Marion Ellsworth Francis died on 15 March 1939 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.

     Martha Ann Francis was born on 6 January 1835 at Virginia.¹ She married Madison Charles Snapp, son of John Henry Snapp and Maria Kepple, on 28 February 1854 at Bonaparte, Van Buren Co., IA. Martha Ann Francis lived on 14 June 1860 at P.O. Island City, Gentry Co., MO, farming.¹ She died on 9 July 1910 at Ozawkie, Jefferson Co., KS, at age 75

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Obituary -- Snapp

Martha Ann Francis was born in Virginia on the 6th day of January, 1835, and died at her home in Ozawkie July 9, 1910, aged 75 years, 6 mos. and 3 days.

On the 29th day of February, 1854, at Davenport, Iowa, she was united in marriage with Madison Snapp. To this union were born seven children, six of whom survive her, Newton, Arthur, and Sylvester Snapp, and Mrs. S. H. Steffey of Oskaloosa, Mrs. Belle Kershaw of New York, and Mrs. Dora Cain of Newman. With her husband she lived in Jefferson county more than 45 years and nearly all this time in or near Ozawkie. She was a faithful companion and a kind and loving mother who will now be greatly missed by the sorrowing husband and children. In early childhood she was converted and united with the Methodist church. Nineteen years ago Sister Snapp, with her husband, united with the Seventh Day Adventists, to which church she was faithful until her death.

All that loving hands could do was done to relieve her suffering but 17 days from the time of her accident her spirit returned to the Lord who gave it. The funeral services were attended by a large number of friends and neighbors, and were conducted from the Dunkard church. The remains were laid to rest in the Ozawkie cemetery.

Word of comfort based on 2nd Samuel 14:14 were spokien by the writer, assisted by Eld. H. L. Brammell of the Dunkard church.

Elder W. A. Easley.

She was buried in July 1910 at Ozawkie Cemetery, Ozawkie, Jefferson Co., KS, Findagrave #67823438.

     Mary Elizabeth Francis was born on 5 September 1923. She was the daughter of Charles William Francis and Elizabeth Theresa Keuter. Mary Elizabeth Francis died on 31 March 1978 at age 54.

     Mildred Francis married Joseph Hull.

     Minnie V. Francis was born in 1883. She was the daughter of Ammon Augusta Francis and Mary Ann Semler. Minnie V. Francis married Charles H. Caylor. Minnie V. Francis was buried at Hill Grove Cemetery, Miamisburg, Montgomery Co., OH.

     Nathan Francis was born on 9 June 1832 at New Jersey. He married Mary Catherine Duncan, daughter of Joseph Franklin Duncan and Susannah C. DeVault, on 27 September 1865 at Greene Co., IL, Nathan and Mary (Duncan) Francis began construction of their home in 1892. Their home was located at 220 Main Street, Moweaqua, Illinois. In 2012 this home was owned by Tim and Kim Richardson.

Nathan Francis died on 9 June 1910 at Decator, Macon Co., IL, at age 78 Nathan's parents may have been Richard J. Francis and Susannah Carr. If this is true he is shown in the 1850 Census with his parents and five siblings.

OBITUARY - Obituary Decatur, Illinois Daily Review, Friday June 10, 1910, page 12

The funeral of Nathan Francis will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the residence of Mrs. & Mrs. H. M. Owen, 1295 West Main street. The funeral will be private, but friends may call from 10 to 1 o'clock. Illness in the family is the reason for having the services private. The body will be placed in the mausoleum at Greenwood.

He was buried in June 1910 at Greenwood Cemetery, Decator, Macon Co., IL.

     Sarah Luella Francis was born in 1884. She was the daughter of Ammon Augusta Francis and Mary Ann Semler. Sarah Luella Francis died in 1914.

     Solomon Francis was born in 1832 at Berks Co., PA.¹ He married Sarah Jane Caylor on 26 October 1856 at Montgomery Co., OH. Solomon Francis lived on 2 June 1870 at Harrison Twp., Montgomery Co., OH, farm hand.¹ He died on 3 December 1893 at Montgomery Co., OH. He was buried in December 1893 at Lower Miami Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH, Findagrave #95295144.

     Susan Francis was born on 27 July 1889. She was the daughter of Ammon Augusta Francis and Mary Ann Semler. Susan Francis died on 11 November 1967 at age 78.

     Susan Catherine Francis was also known as "Kate". She was born on 22 December 1864 at Montgomery Co., OH. She was the daughter of Solomon Francis and Sarah Jane Caylor. Susan Catherine Francis married Charles Levi Gebhart, son of Michael Gebhart and Rachel Weidner, on 23 December 1880. Susan Catherine Francis died on 16 December 1948 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH, at age 83

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Funeral services for Mrs. Katherine (sic) (Kate) Gebhart, 83, of 39 Morgan av., Drexel, a life resident of Montgomery county who died Thursday at the Way Convalescent home, will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Dayton Reisinger funeral home, 718 Wayne av., by Rev. J. P. Alden. Burial will be in Lower Miami cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Dayton (Montgomery County, Ohio) Daily News - December 17, 1948.

She was buried in December 1948 at Lower Miami Cemetery, Montgomery Co., OH, Findagrave #85561992.

     Susanna Francis was born on 7 October 1868 at Illinois. She was the daughter of Nathan Francis and Mary Catherine Duncan. Susanna Francis married Henry Martin Owen, son of Oscar Owen and Mary Wickens. Susanna Francis died on 17 March 1950 at age 81. She was buried in March 1950 at Greenwood Cemetery, Decatur, Macon Co., IL.