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     John E. Francis was born circa 1873 at Mt. Vernon, Linn Co., IA.¹ He married Florence Boyd, daughter of David Lindsey Boyd and Margaret Craig, circa 1909 at Linn Co. (probably), IA.¹

     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 circa 1912. She was the daughter of John E. Francis and Florence Boyd. Margaret Francis lived in 1930 at Eldora, Hardin Co., IA, Living with uncle Jay Boyd and family.
Note: Never married. After her mother's early death, Margo was raised by her uncle and aunt Jay and Mabel Boyd.

     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.

     Verona S. Francis was born on 7 August 1890 at Macoupin Co. (probably), IL. She was the daughter of Joseph D. Francis and Nola Thacker. Verona S. Francis died on 2 April 1966 at Santa Cruz Co., CA, at age 75.

     Betty L. Francisco was born circa 1924 at Kansas.¹ She was the daughter of Myron Elwood Francisco and Irma Mildred Endsley.¹

     Deuard L. Francisco was born on 15 January 1908. He married Viola M. Gilbert on 26 October 1929 at Williams Co., OH. Deuard L. Francisco died in May 1986 at age 78. He was buried in 1986 at Oak Grove Cemetery, Napoleon, Jackson Co., MI, Findagrave #144697895.

     Dona Mae Francisco was born circa 1922 at Kansas.¹ She was the daughter of Myron Elwood Francisco and Irma Mildred Endsley.¹

     Ione Francisco married Henton Filmore Tallman, son of William Henry Tallman and Elizabeth Coffman, circa 1877. Ione Francisco died in 1938 at Monument, Logan Co., KS. She was buried in 1938 at Monument Cemetery, Monument, Logan Co., KS.

     Lois Francisco was born circa 1920 at Kansas.¹ She was the daughter of Myron Elwood Francisco and Irma Mildred Endsley.¹

     Margaret Francisco was born circa 1926 at Kansas.¹ She was the daughter of Myron Elwood Francisco and Irma Mildred Endsley.¹

     Myron Elwood Francisco was born on 15 October 1900 at Kansas.¹ He married Irma Mildred Endsley, daughter of James Alexander Endsley and Ida M. Cunningham, in 1919.¹ Myron Elwood Francisco died in February 1986 at Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 85 Dates per SSDI, last residence Lomita.

     Myron Elwood Francisco Jr. was born on 19 November 1924 at Kansas.¹ He was the son of Myron Elwood Francisco and Irma Mildred Endsley.¹ Myron Elwood Francisco Jr. died in July 1990 at Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 65 Dates per SSDI, last residence Redondo Beach.

     Anton Franck lived at Niedermiesau, Palatinate. Occupation: Widower and shoemaker. He married Catharina Krick, daughter of Peter Krick and Lisabetha Hauch, on 5 June 1761.

     Amanda Francke was born on 1 May 1861 at Greenbush, Sheboygan Co., WI. She was the daughter of William Francke and Katherine Peters.¹ Amanda Francke married William Otto Faulhaber, son of Walter Ludwig Faulhaber and Helena Eliza Sauter, on 1 May 1877. Amanda Francke died on 14 December 1884 at Walton, Lancaster Co., NE, at age 23. She was buried in December 1884 at Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery, Walton, Lancaster Co., NE.

     Mary Francke was born on 3 September 1864 at Greenbush, Sheboygan Co., WI.¹ She was the daughter of William Francke and Katherine Peters.^1,2 Mary Francke married John Louis Faulhaber, son of Walter Ludwig Faulhaber and Helena Eliza Sauter, on 20 April 1881 at Lancaster Co., NE. Mary Francke died on 11 July 1887 at Stockton Precinct, Lancaster Co., NE, at age 22. She was buried on 12 July 1887 at Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery, Walton, Lancaster Co., NE.