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Elizabeth FOX [3337]

      Sex: F

Individual Information
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    Christening: 
          Death: 
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Spouses and Children
1. *Robert WILSON [3336] (28 Jan 1682 -       ) 100 
       Marriage: 4 Nov 1704 - , , England
         Status: 
       Children:
                1. Edward WILSON  100 [3334] (1705-1783)


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Hannah Coupe FOX [12750]

      Sex: F

Individual Information
     Birth Date: 1871
    Christening: 
          Death: 
         Burial: 

Spouses and Children
1. *Francis NOWELL [12745] (1868 - 1952)
       Marriage: 1890
         Status: 


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James FOX [12867]

      Sex: M

Individual Information
     Birth Date: 1876
    Christening: 
          Death: 1952 -  ( at age 76)
         Burial: 

Spouses and Children
1. *Annie ILIFFE [12866] (Abt 1865 - Mar 1946)
       Marriage: 5 Jul 1896 - Kettering, Northamptonshire, England
         Status: 


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Marjorie Gertrude FOX [5347]



      Sex: F

Individual Information
     Birth Date: 1912 - Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England
    Christening: 
          Death: 28 Aug 1962 - Kettering, Northamptonshire, England ( at age 50)
         Burial: 31 Aug 1962 - Broughton, Northamptonshire, England 4411

Spouses and Children
1. *Robert William DARLOW [3231] (23 Mar 1910 - 22 May 1996)
       Marriage: 1932 - , , England 894
         Status: 
       Children:
                1. Johnathon DARLOW [5348] (1932-1933)
                2. Dorothy DARLOW [5719]
                3. Malcolm George DARLOW [5349] (1935-2008)
                4. David Robert DARLOW  3230 [3007] (1938-2023)
                5. Geoffrey DARLOW [5720] (1940-1941)
                6. Carol M DARLOW [5721]
                7. Jennifer Mary DARLOW [5350] (1951-2006)


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Nellie Levena FOX [3203]

      Sex: F

Individual Information
     Birth Date: 
    Christening: 
          Death: 
         Burial: 

Spouses and Children
1. *Ernest Searl BYRNE [3202] (1891 - 1974)
       Marriage: 1922 - Bellingen, New South Wales, Australia
         Status: 


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Keziah FOYSTER [12225]

      Sex: F

Individual Information
     Birth Date: 1799 - South Elmham, Suffolk, England
    Christening: 
          Death: Sep 1877 - Wangford, Suffolk, England ( at age 78)
         Burial: 

Spouses and Children
1. *George HOWLETT [12224] (Abt 1801 - 1841)
       Marriage: 
         Status: 
       Children:
                1. William HOWLETT  252,4412 [10485] (1835-1901)


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Joseph FRANCE [13465]

      Sex: M

Individual Information
     Birth Date: 1884
    Christening: 
          Death: Oct 1949 - Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England ( at age 65)
         Burial: 

Spouses and Children
1. *Emily Elizabeth Maud McCLILLAND [13464] (1890 - Oct 1951)
       Marriage: Dec 1925 - Lewisham, London, England 4413
         Status: 


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James FRANCIS [13001]

      Sex: M

Spouses and Children
1. *Rachel Ann RAINE [13002]
       Children:
                1. Zoe FRANCIS  4414 [12998] (Abt 1892-1943)


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Sarah FRANCIS [10824]

      Sex: F

Individual Information
     Birth Date: Abt 1759 - Watten, Hertsfordshire, England 4415
    Christening: 15 Jun 1760 - Datchworth, Hertford, England 4415
          Death: 
         Burial: 

Spouses and Children
1. *William PARSELL [10823] (       -       ) 4415 
       Marriage: 
         Status: 
       Children:
                1. James Whitall PARSELL  2612 [10812] (1781-      )


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Zoe FRANCIS [12998]

      Sex: F

Individual Information
     Birth Date: Abt 1892 - Denby, Derbyshire, England 4414
    Christening: 
          Death: 1943 - Richmond, Victoria, Australia ( aged about 51) 4414,4416
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: James FRANCIS [13001] 
         Mother: Rachel Ann RAINE [13002] 

Spouses and Children
1. *John SULLIVAN [12997] (Abt 1888 - 1978) 4414 
       Marriage: 8 Dec 1915 - Royal Park, Victoria, Australia 4414,4417
         Status: 
       Children:
                1. Ivor Keith SULLIVAN [3775] (1920-2010)
                2. Shirley Rayne SULLIVAN [13003]


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Andrew Peter FRANKLIN [8665]

      Sex: M

Parents
         Father: Peter FRANKLIN [8664] 
         Mother: Ila Margaret ACKLAND [6877] 


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Archibald Vincent FRANKLIN [6854]

      Sex: M

Individual Information
     Birth Date: 1889 - Warracknabeal, Victoria, Australia 10,4418
    Christening: 
          Death: 1955 - Cheltenham, Victoria, Australia ( at age 66) 10,4419
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: Edward FRANKLIN [3539] (Abt 1866-1925) 4420 
         Mother: Susan ROBINS [3538] (1870-1937) 

Spouses and Children
1. *Amy Ella SCOWN [6862] (11 Feb 1890 - 16 May 1967) 10 
       Marriage: Feb 1912 10,4421
         Status: 
       Children:
                1. Berna Vale FRANKLIN  10 [6863] (1912-1983)
                2. Clive Edward Vincent FRANKLIN [6864] (1915-1973)

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General:
The Horsham Times (Vic. : 1882 - 1954) Tue 6 Jul 1915 Page 6 About People.
Mr. A. V. Franklin, of Hopetoun, has gone into camp at Seymour.

Warracknabeal Herald (Vic. : 1914 - 1918) Tue 6 Jun 1916 Page 5 LETTERS FROM THE FRONT.
Private A. V. Franklin, of Hopetoun, writing from Egypt on April 19th, said he was still in the Shuba Hospital 'suffering from enteric fever. He had been close on 11 weeks ill, but was getting better. Private Franklin has had more than his share of illness, as at different times ho suffered from frost bitten feet, pneumonia, dysentery, cellulitis of leg, and enteric fever. He was looking forward hopefully to joining his mates in France at an early date.' He says that he supposes there are not many young follows left here now. If there are, they should be told that they are all I wanted over there.

picture Berna Vale FRANKLIN [6863]

      Sex: F

Individual Information
     Birth Date: 6 Aug 1912 - Warracknabeal, Victoria, Australia 4422
    Christening: 
          Death: 29 Sep 1983 - , , United States of America ( at age 71)
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: Archibald Vincent FRANKLIN [6854] (1889-1955) 10 
         Mother: Amy Ella SCOWN [6862] (1890-1967) 10 

Spouses and Children
1. *Winton LOVELESS [12012]

2. James Kendall LADD [12013] (1898 - 1990)
       Marriage: 16 Nov 1955 - , Vermont, United States of America 4423
         Status: 

Notes
General:
in 1976 was married and living in the United States.

The Herald (Melbourne, Vic. : 1861 - 1954) View title info Mon 15 Oct 1945 Page 11
I HEARD

Bride for U.S. Officer
ALL the arrangements for the military wedding, when Miss Berna Franklin, daughter of Mr and Mrs A. E. Franklin, of "Salisbury," St. Kilda Road, is married to Major Winton Loveless, U.S. Army, at Dallas. Texas, are in the hands of brother officers and their wives, and this Australian bride is assured of a warm welcome when she reaches her destination, for which she embarked last week, Major Loveless is in the permanent forces, and will be stationed at Dallas. Miss Franklin took with her a wedding ensemble in ice blue angora, which had silver fox lapels to the jacket. For three and a half years she worked as a secretary with the U.S. Army Forces in Sydney and Brisbane, and it was there that she met her future husband.

picture Berta Jean FRANKLIN [6828]

      Sex: F
AKA: Bertha Jean JUDKINS
Individual Information
     Birth Date: 1913 - Ararat, Victoria, Australia 4424
    Christening: 
          Death: 2008 -  ( at age 95)
      Cremation: 3 Jul 2008 - Springvale, Victoria, Australia

Parents
         Father: Bertrand James FRANKLIN [6815] (1888-1922) 10 
         Mother: Frances Isabel CUTTS [6827] (1886-1974) 10 

Spouses and Children
1. *Alfred Bowden JUDKINS [8749] (1914 - 1991)
       Marriage: 1939 - , Victoria, Australia 4425
         Status: 

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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Wed 8 Mar 1939 Page 9 THE WORLD OF WOMEN
Pantry Tea
ROKEBY Prospect street, Box Hill, the home of Mrs J K Powell, was the setting yesterday afternoon for a pantry tea in honour of Miss Berta Franklin, whose marriage to Mr Alf Judkins will be celebrated at Wesley College Chapel on Saturday week The hostesses were Mrs Powell and Mrs E D Thorpe, and about 30 guests were present The guest of honour wore a navy blue marocain frock patterned with a floral design In red and green and trimmed with tiny green bows, and her hat was navy. She was presented with a basket of flowers by Mrs Alan Randles, daughter of Mrs Powell

The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) Mon 20 Mar 1939 Page 3 Father Performs Ceremony

A charming figure in the frock of Honlton lace covering magnolia satin that was worn by her mother at her wedding 28 years ago, Miss Berta Joan Franklin, only daughter or Mrs. H. R. George, Box Hill, and the late Mr. B. Franklin, formerly of Trafalgar, was given away by her stepfather, Mr. H. R. George, at her wedding to Alfred Voirden, younger son of Rev. and Mrs. G. A. Judkins, at Wesley College chapel on Saturday.

The bridegroom's father performed the ceremony. Misses Joyce George, Jean Ritchie and small Beth Judkins were the bride's attendants; Mr. N. Murt was bestman, Mr D. Lumsden the groomsman. The wedding dress had short puffed sleeves, and an old family veil (lent by Mrs. L. Noble) fell from the bride's head. She carried a hymn book with a book mark trimmed with water lilies. The elder maids wore frocks of old gold velvet and topknots of gold shade flowers in their hair. The little girl's frock was of lemon colored velvet. The reception after the ceremony was held at The Palms.

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Sat 12 Oct 1940 Page 4 Family Notices
JUDKINS - To Berta wife of Alfred B. Judkins-a baby girl (Anne Bowden)

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Sat 9 Jan 1943 Page 2 Family Notices
JUDKINS. - On January 7, at Guildford, Camberwell, to Berta, wife of Alfred B. Judkins - a son (Peter Franklin)

picture Bertrand James FRANKLIN [6815]

      Sex: M

Individual Information
     Birth Date: 1888 - Woorak, Victoria, Australia 10
    Christening: 
          Death: 1922 - Trafalgar, Victoria, Australia ( at age 34) 10
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: James FRANKLIN [3583] (Abt 1863-1909) 4420,4426 
         Mother: Rose ROBINS [3533] (1865-1930) 

Spouses and Children
1. *Frances Isabel CUTTS [6827] (1886 - 1974) 10 
       Marriage: 
         Status: 
       Children:
                1. Berta Jean FRANKLIN  10 [6828] (1913-2008)
                2. Eric Maxwell FRANKLIN  10 [6829] (1916-1967)
                3. Ronald James FRANKLIN  10,3197 [6830] (Abt 1920-1981)

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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Tue 24 Oct 1922 Page 1 Family Notices
FRANKLIN.--On the 12th October, at Trafalgar, from peritonitis, Bertrand James, second son of Mrs. Rose Franklin (Rupanyup), and the late James Franklin (Warracknabeal), aged 34 years.

picture Beverley FRANKLIN [12015]

      Sex: F

Parents
         Father: Clive Edward Vincent FRANKLIN [6864] (1915-1973) 
         Mother: Naomi Lily COTTON [9446] (1909-1994) 


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Clive Edward Vincent FRANKLIN [6864]

      Sex: M

Individual Information
     Birth Date: 1915 - Hopetoun, Victoria, Australia 4427
    Christening: 
          Death: 1973 - Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia ( at age 58) 4428
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: Archibald Vincent FRANKLIN [6854] (1889-1955) 10 
         Mother: Amy Ella SCOWN [6862] (1890-1967) 10 

Spouses and Children
1. *Naomi Lily COTTON [9446] (1909 - 1994)
       Marriage: 1938 - , Victoria, Australia 2724
         Status: 
       Children:
                1. Beverley FRANKLIN [12015]
                2. Thomas FRANKLIN [12016]

2. Helen Jessie Clark LIGHTFOOT [12014] (1903 - 1982)
       Marriage: 1951 - , Victoria, Australia 4429
         Status: 

Notes
General:
In 1976 living in Maryborough and 1 son and 1 daughter.

picture Debbie FRANKLIN [6912]

      Sex: F

Parents
         Father: Rodney FRANKLIN [6905] (Abt 1926-      ) 10 
         Mother: Dorothy PRESTON [6908] 


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Edward FRANKLIN [3539]



      Sex: M

Individual Information
     Birth Date: Abt 1866 4420,4426,4430
    Christening: 
          Death: 1 Jun 1925 - Hopetoun, Victoria, Australia ( aged about 59) 4431
         Burial: Jun 1925 - Hopetoun, Victoria, Australia

Parents
         Father: George FRANKLIN [9222] (Abt 1825-1889) 
         Mother: Sarah Ann PHILLIPS [9223] (Abt 1830-1892) 

Spouses and Children
1. *Susan ROBINS [3538] (1870 - 20 Jan 1937)
       Marriage: 1888 - , Victoria, Australia 4432
         Status: 
       Children:
                1. Archibald Vincent FRANKLIN  10 [6854] (1889-1955)
                2. Ivy Daphne FRANKLIN  10 [6855] (1890-1957)
                3. Lily Maud FRANKLIN  10 [6856] (1892-1964)
                4. Isabella Olive FRANKLIN  10 [6857] (1893-1966)
                5. Elsie Merle FRANKLIN  10 [6858] (1896-1975)
                6. George Edward James FRANKLIN  10 [6859] (1899-1965)
                7. William Robins FRANKLIN  10 [6860] (1907-1978)
                8. Susan Mona FRANKLIN  10 [6861] (1909-1977)

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General:

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Saturday 13 June 1925 Page 15

FRANKLIN.-On the 1st May (suddenly), at Club Hotel, Hopetoun, Edward Franklin, dearly loved husband of Susan Franklin, loving father of Archie (Merrinee), Ivy (Mrs. Scown, Tutye), Lillie Isa (Mrs. Laidlaw, Dobies), Merle (Mrs. Byrne, Beulah), George (Patchewollock), Billy, And Mona, Till we meet again.
-(Inserted by his loving daughter, Ivy (Tot).

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Sat 1 Jun 1929 Page 15 Family Notices
FRANKLIN - In loving memory of my dear husband and our loving father Edward Franklin who died on 1st June 1925, at the Club Hotel, Hopetoun (Inserted by his loving wife and family Club Hotel Hopetoun )

picture Effie Maud FRANKLIN [6816]

      Sex: F

Individual Information
     Birth Date: 1889 - Warracknabeal, Victoria, Australia 10
    Christening: 
          Death: 1969 - Caulfield, Victoria, Australia ( at age 80) 10
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: James FRANKLIN [3583] (Abt 1863-1909) 4420,4426 
         Mother: Rose ROBINS [3533] (1865-1930) 

Spouses and Children
1. *James LAWSON Lt. Col. DSO [6819] (16 Feb 1884 - 1965) 10 
       Marriage: 1912 - , Victoria, Australia 4433
         Status: 
       Children:
                1. James Franklin LAWSON OBE  10 [6820] (1913-2003)
                2. Patricia Elizabeth LAWSON  10 [6821] (Abt 1928-1992)

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Punch (Melbourne, Vic. : 1900 - 1918; 1925) Thu 28 Mar 1912 Page 30 WEDDINGS.
WEDDINGS,

MR. J. LAWSON TO MISS E. M. FRANKLIN.
The marriage of Miss Effie Maude Franklin, eldest daughter of Mrs. Franklin, of Warracknabeal (and the late James Franklin), to Mr. James Lawson, younger son of Mr. James Lawson. of "Woodleigh." Wakefield, Yorks, England, was celebrated on Wednesday, 6th March, at St. Peter's Church, Eastern Hill, by the Rev. Canon Hughes, and afterwards at the Savoy. Owing to a recent bereavement in the bride's family, the ceremony was a very quiet one. Afterwards the happy pair left for a motor tour through Tasmania.

Hopetoun Courier and Mallee Pioneer (Vic. : 1914 - 1918) Fri 1 Jun 1917 Page 2 Personal Pars.
Personal Pars.
Mrs. Lawson, of Rupanyup, niece of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin, of Hopetoun, received a cable message from her husband last week, forwarded from Palestine informing her that he had been promoted to the rank of major. The cable also mentioned that Lieut. Phillips and Private Dunlop were in good health. Mrs Lawson has been the recipient of hearty congratulations on her husband's promotion,

picture Elizabeth Ila FRANKLIN [8668]

      Sex: F

Parents
         Father: Peter FRANKLIN [8664] 
         Mother: Ila Margaret ACKLAND [6877] 


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Ellen FRANKLIN [12020]

      Sex: F

Individual Information
     Birth Date: Abt 1867 4420,4426
    Christening: 
          Death: 
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: George FRANKLIN [9222] (Abt 1825-1889) 
         Mother: Sarah Ann PHILLIPS [9223] (Abt 1830-1892) 


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Elsie Merle FRANKLIN [6858]

      Sex: F
AKA: Merle BYRNE
Individual Information
     Birth Date: 1896 - Hopetoun, Victoria, Australia 10,4434
    Christening: 
          Death: 1975 - Malvern, Victoria, Australia ( at age 79) 10,4435
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: Edward FRANKLIN [3539] (Abt 1866-1925) 4420 
         Mother: Susan ROBINS [3538] (1870-1937) 

Spouses and Children
1. *William John BYRNE [6914] (Abt 1898 - 28 Jan 1927) 10 
       Marriage: 1924 - , Victoria, Australia 2018
         Status: 

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General:
The Horsham Times (Vic. : 1882 - 1954) Fri 21 Dec 1923 Page 6 TRANSFERS OF LICENCES.
TRANSFERS OF LICENCES.
At the Licensing Court in Melbourne on Monday, the following transfers of licences were granted :-Railway Hotel, Jung, from T. O'Keefe to Frances A. O'Loughlin ; Club Hotel, Hopetoun, from P. Wishart to Elsie M. Franklin.

The Horsham Times (Vic. : 1882 - 1954) Tue 30 Dec 1924 Page 4 Social
St. Luke's Church of England. Hopetoun, was the scene of a pretty wedding on October 20, when William John, second youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. L. Byrne, of Horsham, was married to Elsie Merle. fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Franklin, of Hopetoun. The Rev. A. G. Rowley officiated.

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Fri 29 Jan 1937 Page 16 Advertising
Dated this 28th day of January 1937 NOTICE is hereby given that after the expiration of fourteen days from publication hereof application will be made to the Supreme Court of the State of Victoria in its Probate Jurisdiction that PROBATE of the LAST WILL and TESTAMENT dated the eighteenth day of October 1935 of SUSAN FRANKLIN late of Narooma Alexandra avenue South Yarra In the said State widow deceased may be granted to Elsie Merle Byrne of "Narooma" aforesaid widow and Susan Mona Franklin of Prince Henry's Hospital St Kilda road Melbourne nurse, the executors named In and appointed by said will. Dated this 28th day of January 1937

picture Emily FRANKLIN [12022]

      Sex: F

Individual Information
     Birth Date: Abt 1858 4420
    Christening: 
          Death: 1875 -  ( aged about 17) 4436
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: George FRANKLIN [9222] (Abt 1825-1889) 
         Mother: Sarah Ann PHILLIPS [9223] (Abt 1830-1892) 


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Eric Maxwell FRANKLIN [6829]

      Sex: M

Individual Information
     Birth Date: 1916 - Trafalgar, Victoria, Australia 10,4437
    Christening: 
          Death: 1967 - Mont Albert, Victoria, Australia ( at age 51) 10
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: Bertrand James FRANKLIN [6815] (1888-1922) 10 
         Mother: Frances Isabel CUTTS [6827] (1886-1974) 10 


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Garry FRANKLIN [6909]

      Sex: M

Parents
         Father: Rodney FRANKLIN [6905] (Abt 1926-      ) 10 
         Mother: Dorothy PRESTON [6908] 


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George FRANKLIN [12018]

      Sex: M

Individual Information
     Birth Date: 1856 - Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 4420,4438
    Christening: 
          Death: 1904 - Albury, New South Wales, Australia ( at age 48)
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: George FRANKLIN [9222] (Abt 1825-1889) 
         Mother: Sarah Ann PHILLIPS [9223] (Abt 1830-1892) 


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George FRANKLIN [9222]

      Sex: M

Individual Information
     Birth Date: Abt 1825 - , Somersetshire, England
    Christening: 
          Death: 25 Sep 1889 - Lorquon, Victoria, Australia ( aged about 64) 4426
         Burial: 27 Sep 1889 - Netherby, Victoria, Australia 4426

Spouses and Children
1. *Sarah Ann PHILLIPS [9223] (Abt 1830 - 12 Nov 1892)
       Marriage: 1851 - Taunton, Somerset, England
         Status: 
       Children:
                1. John Trafalgar FRANKLIN  4420 [12017] (1854-1918)
                2. George FRANKLIN  4420 [12018] (1856-1904)
                3. Emily FRANKLIN  4420,4426 [12022] (Abt 1858-1875)
                4. William FRANKLIN  4426 [12023] (Abt 1860-      )
                5. James FRANKLIN  4420,4426 [3583] (Abt 1863-1909)
                6. Edward FRANKLIN  4420 [3539] (Abt 1866-1925)
                7. Ellen FRANKLIN  4420,4426 [12020] (Abt 1867-      )
                8. Llewellyn FRANKLIN  4420 [12019] (1873-      )
                9. Isa Emeline FRANKLIN  4420 [12021] (1875-1891)


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George Charles FRANKLIN [3584]

      Sex: M

Individual Information
     Birth Date: 1892 - Beulah, Victoria, Australia 10,4439
    Christening: 
          Death: 1935 - Stawell, Victoria, Australia ( at age 43) 4440
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: James FRANKLIN [3583] (Abt 1863-1909) 4420,4426 
         Mother: Rose ROBINS [3533] (1865-1930) 

Spouses and Children
1. *Mary PHILLIPS [9227] (       -       )
       Marriage: 1921 - , Victoria, Australia 4441
         Status: 

Notes
General:
The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) Sat 8 Jun 1935 Page 16 STAWELL.
STAWELL.
Mr. George Charles Franklin, 43 years, died after a brief illness. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. Franklin, who conducted hotels at Warracknabeal and Rupanyup, and was a well-known motor driver.

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Mon 24 Jun 1935 Page 3 OTHER DISTRICTS
NHILL
The death has occurred of Mr George Charles Franklin aged 43 years

picture George Edward James FRANKLIN [6859]

      Sex: M

Individual Information
     Birth Date: 1899 - Hopetoun, Victoria, Australia 10
    Christening: 
          Death: 1965 - Winchelsea, Victoria, Australia ( at age 66) 10
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: Edward FRANKLIN [3539] (Abt 1866-1925) 4420 
         Mother: Susan ROBINS [3538] (1870-1937) 

Spouses and Children
1. *Vera Violet Agnes McNEILL [6903] (1901 - 1987) 10 
       Marriage: 1924 - , Victoria, Australia
         Status: 
       Children:
                1. Mac FRANKLIN  10 [6906] (Abt 1925-      )
                2. William Norman FRANKLIN [6904] (Abt 1926-1930)
                3. Rodney FRANKLIN  10 [6905] (Abt 1926-      )
                4. Jeanine Susan Margaret FRANKLIN  10 [6907] (1933-1978)

Notes
General:
The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Sat 25 May 1940 Page 18 Advertising
HOTEL AUCTION HOTEL
TUESDAY 11th JUNE 1940
at 3 p.m,
at
CRAIG S HOTEL BUILDINGS BALLARAT
F W GRABSCH PTY LTD
Under Instructions from Mr George Franklin CLUB HOTEL HOPETOUN
Freehold subject to lease expiring 18th February 1941 bearing weekly rent of £12.
Average licence fee for last 3 years £87 Terms 25 per cent cash balance long terms
Solicitor for Vendor T E Byrne Esq Ballarat Full particulars and inspection arranged by F W GRABSCH PTY LTD Auctioneer Hotel Brokers &c HORSHAM

picture Horace Llewellyn Phillips FRANKLIN [6814]

      Sex: M

Individual Information
     Birth Date: 1886 - Nhill, Victoria, Australia 10
    Christening: 
          Death: Dec 1909 - Warracknabeal, Victoria, Australia ( at age 23) 10
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: James FRANKLIN [3583] (Abt 1863-1909) 4420,4426 
         Mother: Rose ROBINS [3533] (1865-1930) 

Notes
General:
The Ballarat Star (Vic. : 1865 - 1924) View title info Wed 29 Dec 1909 Page 6 WARRACKNABEAL.
A FIREMAN'S FUNERAL.
The death occurred on Monday evening of Mr Horace Franklin, son of Mrs and the late Mr James Franklin. Deceased. who was very popular, was accorded a fireman's funeral by the local brigade, the coffin being carried on the fire engine. Until he was taken ill some twelve months ago, the deceased occupied the position of foreman of the Warracknabeal brigade. The cortege was a very lengthy one.

picture Isa Emeline FRANKLIN [12021]

      Sex: F

Individual Information
     Birth Date: 1875 - Ararat, Victoria, Australia 4420
    Christening: 
          Death: 1891 - Beulah, Victoria, Australia ( at age 16)
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: George FRANKLIN [9222] (Abt 1825-1889) 
         Mother: Sarah Ann PHILLIPS [9223] (Abt 1830-1892) 


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Isabella Olive FRANKLIN [6857]

      Sex: F
AKA: Issy, Isa FRANKLIN, Isa LAIDLAW
Individual Information
     Birth Date: 1893 - Warracknabeal, Victoria, Australia 10,4442
    Christening: 
          Death: 18 Jun 1966 -  ( at age 73) 10,4443
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: Edward FRANKLIN [3539] (Abt 1866-1925) 4420 
         Mother: Susan ROBINS [3538] (1870-1937) 

Spouses and Children
1. *William Stanley LAIDLAW [6884] (1890 - 24 Jul 1948) 10 
       Marriage: 1920 - , Victoria, Australia 4444
         Status: 
       Children:
                1. Gordon LAIDLAW [6885]
                2. Roma LAIDLAW [6886]
                3. Neville LAIDLAW [6887]

Notes
General:
Warracknabeal Herald (Vic. : 1914 - 1918) Tue 28 May 1918 Page 3 PERSONAL.
The engagement is announced of Mr. W. S. Laidlaw, second son of. Mr. and Mrs. Adam Laidlaw, "Meringa," WilIaura, to Miss Isey O. Franklin, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Franklin, of Hopetoun.

Ararat Chronicle and Willaura and Lake Bolac Districts Recorder (Vic. : 1914 - 1918) Fri 12 Jul 1918 Page 3 PERSONAL
An engagement is announced between Miss Isa Franklin, third daughter of Mr and Mrs E. Franklin, of Hopetoun, and Mr Wm. S. Laidlaw, second son of Mr and Mrs A. Laidlaw, "Meringa," Willaura.

picture Ivy Daphne FRANKLIN [6855]



      Sex: F

Individual Information
     Birth Date: 1890 - Warracknabeal, Victoria, Australia 10,4445
    Christening: 
          Death: 5 Jan 1957 - Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia ( at age 67) 10,4446
         Burial: 8 Jan 1957 - Springvale, Victoria, Australia 140

Parents
         Father: Edward FRANKLIN [3539] (Abt 1866-1925) 4420 
         Mother: Susan ROBINS [3538] (1870-1937) 

Spouses and Children
1. *Ernest Daniel SCOWN [6865] (12 Mar 1880 - 10 Apr 1974) 10,1777 
       Marriage: 1909 - , Victoria, Australia 10,4447
         Status: 
       Children:
                1. Moyne Mary SCOWN [6869] (1910-      )
                2. Ila Merle SCOWN  10 [6870] (1912-1978)
                3. Loris Roma SCOWN  10 [6871] (1914-1993)
                4. Olwen Ollis Wanda SCOWN  10 [6866] (1918-2009)
                5. Leslie Nina SCOWN  140 [6868] (1920-      )
                6. Robin Romer Fred SCOWN  10 [6867] (1927-      )
                7. John Franklin SCOWN  10 [6872] (1930-2004)

Notes
General:
The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Monday 7 January 1957 Page 10
SCOWN.-On January 5, at a private hospital, Moorabbin, Ivy Daphne, dearly loved wife of Ernest, loved mother of Moyne (Mrs. Davies). Merle (Mrs. Ackland). Loris (Mrs. Coulsell). Olwen (Mrs. McDonald), Isa (Mrs. Tilier), Robin, and John, aged 66 years. -At rest.

SCOWN. - On January 5, at Melbourne. Ivy (nee Franklin) eldest daughter of the late Edward and Susan Franklin, of Hopetoun loved sister of Arch (deceased) and Lillie, Isa (Mrs. Laidlaw), Merle (Mrs. Byrne). George, Will, Mona

SCOWN. - The Funeral of the late Mrs. IVY DAPHNE SCOWN is appointed to leave the Bathurst memorial chapel, corner Glenhuntly and Kooyong roads. Elsternwick. TOMORROW (Tuesday), at 11.20 a.m., for the Spring Vale Crematorium.
T. BATHURST & CO., late A.I.F.. LF6337, LF4568. .

picture James FRANKLIN [3583]

      Sex: M

Individual Information
     Birth Date: Abt 1863 4420,4426
    Christening: 
          Death: Aug 1909 - Warracknabeal, Victoria, Australia ( aged about 46) 4448
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: George FRANKLIN [9222] (Abt 1825-1889) 
         Mother: Sarah Ann PHILLIPS [9223] (Abt 1830-1892) 

Spouses and Children
1. *Rose ROBINS [3533] (22 Jun 1865 - 1930)
       Marriage: 1885 - , Victoria, Australia 4449
         Status: 
       Children:
                1. Horace Llewellyn Phillips FRANKLIN  10 [6814] (1886-1909)
                2. Bertrand James FRANKLIN  10 [6815] (1888-1922)
                3. Effie Maud FRANKLIN  10 [6816] (1889-1969)
                4. Stella Mabel FRANKLIN [9224] (1891-1911)
                5. George Charles FRANKLIN  10 [3584] (1892-1935)
                6. Rose FRANKLIN  10 [6817] (1895-1919)
                7. Nellie May FRANKLIN  10 [6818] (1897-1951)

Notes
General:
Advocate (Melbourne, Vic. : 1868 - 1954) Sat 1 Apr 1893 Page 20 Country News.
THE Union Hotel at Netherby, belonging to Mr. J. Franklin, of Lorquon, was completely destroyed by fire on Saturday night. A lamp in a room leading to the bar exploded, and the paper of the walls and ceiling ignited. Though there were over thirty men on the premises, all efforts to stay the progress of the flames were ineffectual, and in less than half an hour the roof fell in. It was with much difficulty that the children, who were in bed, were rescued. The hotel was insured in the Commercial Union office for £1800.

Leader (Melbourne, Vic. : 1862 - 1918) Sat 19 May 1894 Page 27 NEW INSOLVENTS.
.............. James Franklin, Lorquon, hotelkeeper's manager. Causes of insolvency : Losses through destruction of hotel by fire. Liabilities, £561 9s.; assets, £75 5s, deficiency, £486 4s. B. Lindo, assignee.

The Horsham Times (Vic. : 1882 - 1954) Fri 8 Dec 1899 Page 2 The Horsham Times.
The following account of a sensational bolt at Jeparit last Monday is given by the Warracknabeal "Herald ":-While the groom (in the buggy) was walking the horses waiting for Mr. James Franklin, of Hopetoun House, the animals became restive, finally getting into a gallop. The groom stuck to the reins, but turning a corner too quickly the vehicle was overturned. In this way the horses continued their career, the buggy being dragged along for a considerable distance on the seat iron. Turning another angle the buggy in an extraordinary manner was turned completely over on to the wheels again. The horses still galloping madly on took their course along a road used for water-carting leading straight into the river. About 30 feet from the river bank, however, a fence has recently been erected, with a slip panel, and which connects a paddock on either side. This, probably, saved the horses' lives, as coming down an incline at a rapid rate, in endeavoring to get through the opening, the vehicle crashed into the post, smashing-the wheel to atome, an temporarily checking the horses,who thus were set free. Had they negotiated the opening safely, they must inevitably have gone into the river, and both probably been drowned. The groom escaped with a severe shaking, but the buggy was considerably damaged.

The Horsham Times (Vic. : 1882 - 1954) Tue 15 Jan 1901 Page 1 JEPARIT.
Mr. and Mrs. James Franklin, of Hopetoun House Hotel, who are leaving Jeparit, for Warracknabeal, were on Wednesday evening entertained at a farewell social in the Mechanics' Hall, when Mr. Franklin was presented with a eulogistically-worded valedictory address and Mrs. Franklin with a handsome silver card tray.

The South-Western News (Busselton, WA : 1903 - 1949) Fri 27 Aug 1909 Page 3 Floods in Victoria.

Floods in Victoria.
Country People in Difficulty.
Melbourne, to-day Dimboola to Rainbow, and Warracknabeal to Hopetoun, are the only railway lines remaining interrupted. It is not anticipated that these two services will be restored until Saturday. Among the poor families at Horsham many are without a stick of furniture, and others have only the clothes they are wearing. Both banks of the Wimmera River have been damaged, and the water is pouring through the breaches. Unless it subsides soon it is feared that the weir will give way.

Mr. G. Coop, of South Brighton, near Horsham, had his sheep washed from one paddock to another, and only saved 60 out of 300. Mr. R. Mills lost 160, and Mr. McGee lost a great number.
The funeral of Mr. James Franklin, at Warracknabeal, was carried out under difficulties. The flood being at its height on the cemetery road, the cortege was compelled to go through private property to escape the on-rushing waters.

The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Fri 27 Aug 1909 Page 5 THE VICTORIAN FLOODS.
THE VICTORIAN FLOODS.
SERIOUS CONDITION AT
HORSHAM.
MANY FAMILIES DESTITUTE.
MELBOURNE, August 26.
The Dimboola to Rainbow and the Warracknabeal to Hopetoun are the only railway lines remaining uninterrupted. It is not anticipated that these two services will be ready until Saturday.
Amongst the poor families at Horsham many are without a stick of furniture, and others have only the clothes they were wearing. Both banks of the river have been damaged, and water is pouring through the breaches. Unless it subsides soon, it is feared that they will give way. Mr. G. Koop, of South Brighton, had his sheep washed from one paddock to another, and only saved 60 out of 300. Mr. R. Mills lost 160, and Mr. McGee lost a great number.

The funeral of the late Mr. James Franklin, at Warracknabeal, was carried out under difficulties, the flood being at its height on the Cemetery-road. The cortege was compelled to go through private property to escape the onrush of water.

The Inverell Times (NSW : 1899 - 1954) Tue 31 Aug 1909 Page 4 Victorian Floods.
Victorian Floods.
Funeral Under Difficulties.
Dimboola to Rainbow and Warracknabeal to Hopetoun are the only railway lines remaining interrupted. Amongst the poor families at Horsham many are without a stick of furniture, and others have only the clothes they are wearing. Both banks of the river have been damaged, and the water is pouring through the breaches. Unless it subsides soon it is feared that the weir will give way.

Mr. G. Koop, of South Brighton, had his sheep washed from one paddock to another, and only saved 60 out of 300. Mr. R. Mills lost 160, and Mr. McGee lost a great number.
The funeral of James Franklin, in Warracknabeal, was carried out under difficulty, the flood being at its height. On the cemetery road the cortege was compelled to go through private property to escape the onrushing waters.

The cemetery at Kerang was saved after continuous work.

The damage by floods at Horsham is estimated at over £5000. Some of the flooded cottages present a pitiable sight, many of them having been inundated to a depth of 5ft. The walls have been denuded of paper, the furniture has ruined, and in some instances the weight of water has broken through the weatherboards. Many of them are dangerously undermined.

picture Jeanine Susan Margaret FRANKLIN [6907]

      Sex: F

Individual Information
     Birth Date: 1933 - , Victoria, Australia
    Christening: 
          Death: 1978 - Prahran, Victoria, Australia ( at age 45) 4450
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: George Edward James FRANKLIN [6859] (1899-1965) 10 
         Mother: Vera Violet Agnes McNEILL [6903] (1901-1987) 10 

Spouses and Children
1. *Peter JACKSON [6913]

Notes
General:
in 1976 2 sons and 1 daughter

picture John Trafalgar FRANKLIN [12017]

      Sex: M
AKA: Walter John FRANKLIN, William John FRANKLIN
Individual Information
     Birth Date: 1854 - , Victoria, Australia 4420
    Christening: 
          Death: 1918 - Mareeba, Queensland, Australia ( at age 64)
         Burial: 1918 - Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Parents
         Father: George FRANKLIN [9222] (Abt 1825-1889) 
         Mother: Sarah Ann PHILLIPS [9223] (Abt 1830-1892) 

Spouses and Children
1. *Harriet THOMPSON [12024] (1850 - 1903) 4451 
       Marriage: 
         Status: 

Notes
General:
3 May 1854 - Born at sea on board the Barque Trafalgar near South Australia

I think this is how it goes, but this is a tangled story. There seems to be some name interchanging.

John married Harriett Lavinia Thompson b.1850 NSW- d.1903 Chillagoe Qld.

Their eldest child died in Victoria, and then they seem to have lived in NSW for some time. John Trafalgar Franklin was bankrupted in July 1893 address given as "The Pocket, Brunswick, NSW". They seem to have moved to Queensland. Births of children do not seem to have findable registrations under the surname Franklin or Thompson. At some stage John's name seems to have been changed to William John Franklin and Walter John Franklin. His children sometimes give his name as John Trafalgar and yet it appears as William John Franklin and sometimes Walter John in other documents. I have been unable to find a marriage for Harriett Lavinia Thompson and a Franklin to date.

1. Alice Emily Franklin 1877-1880 parents given as John Trafalgar Franklin and mother Thompson at death in Victoria, birth registered as Alice Emily Thompson and no father's name mentioned in Australian Birth Register on Ancestry.com

2. John Trafalgar Franklin 1879-1964 no birth found. Death in Qld parents John Trafalgar Franklin and Harriet Thompson

3. Clarence Sydney Franklin 1882-1951 no birth found. Death in QLD parents given as Walter John Franklin and Harriet Thompson

4. Llewellyn James Franklin 1886-1956 no birth found. Death in Qld no parents names given

5. Lavinia Centennial Franklin 1890-1972 married 1926 in Sydney Arthur Charles Leonard Courtney b. England. Lavinia's parents are given as William John Franklin, grazier and Harriet Lavinia Thompson both dec'd at the time of the marriage. No birth found death registered in Qld fathers name given as Franklin no further details given

6. Maud May Franklin abt 1893 -1962 m. to Oscar Marcus Wildrainus August Olesen / Olsen. No birth found. Death in Qld parents names given as Harriet Thompson and Walter John Franklin

7. Walter John Franklin -1931 No birth found. Death registered in Qld parents given as John Trafalgar Franklin and Harriet Thompson.

When John Trafalgar Franklin snr died in 1918, his death is registered in Qld under the name of Walter John Franklin with father given as Walter John Franklin but he is buried at the Cairns cemetery under the name William John Franklin.

Cairns Post (Qld. : 1909 - 1954) Thu 16 May 1918 Page 4
Advertising

CERTIFICATE -OF APPLICATION FOR MINING LEASE.. ,
THIS IS TO CERTIFY "that the undermentioned Persons have made application this day for a Lease, under the Mining Regulations, for Ground known as "New Rosalind," containing five acres, situated about 400 yards in a South-westerly direction from The Irvinebank Company's Battery at Koorboora, on the Chillagoe Gold and Mineral Field, commencing at a datum peg marked D.M.D.H.M.O.B.WJ.F., thence in a South-easterly direction for 7.07 chains, thence in a. South-westerly direction for 7.07 chains, thence in a North-westerly direction for 7.07 chains, and thence in a North-easterly direction for 7.07 chains to the point of commencement.
DANIEL NICHOLSON MACKEY, One-fourth' share.
DAVID HENDERSON, One-fourth share.
MICHAEL O'BRIEN, One-fourth share.
WILLIAM JOHN FRANKLIN, One-fourth share.
By their Solicitor and duly authorised agent,
D. C. MacDIARMID.
The above application and objections thereto (if any) will be heard at the Warden's Court, at Chillagoe, on the Seventeenth day of June, 1918, at 10 a.m.
Dated Chillagoe this thirteenth day of May, 1918.
R. A. DUNLOP, Warden.

Cairns Post (Qld. : 1909 - 1954) Wed 10 Jul 1918 Page 4
Death of An Old Pioneer.
Death of An Old Pioneer.
Died at Mareeba on Tuesday afternoon an old identity of North Queensland, and a man of sterling worth, in the person of Mr. William John Franklin, at the age of 64 years. Deceased was for several years connected with the mining and cattle industry in the Chillagoe, Mt Garnet and Bamford districts, where he was highly respected. During recent years he had been a resident of Cairns, where he conducted the business of the Central Hotel in conjunction with his son in-law, Mr. Mark Olsen [Oleson]. The late Mr. Franklin was proceeding to the Tommy Burns mine, where he still held considerable interests, but he was taken suddenly ill on Thursday evening at Mareeba, and became an inmate of the local hospital, where he gradually sank and passed away on Tuesday in the presence of various members of his family, consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Olsen [Oleson], Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Franklin, and Mr. John Franklin. The remains will be conveyed to Cairns by train this (Wednesday) morning, and the funeral will leave the Central Hotel at 4 o'clock this afternoon. The late Mr. Franklin was renowned for many good actions, and North Queensland has lost a worthy citizen

Newspapers & Gazettes Browse Cairns Post (Qld. : 1909 - 1954) Sat 20 Jul 1918 Page 1
Advertising
NOTICE is hereby given that after the expiration of fourteen days from the date of the publication hereof application will be made to this Honorable Court that Probate of the Will of the above named Walter (commonly called William) John Franklin, deceased, may be granted to Maud May Olesen (wife of Marcus Oleson, of Cairns aforesaid, Licensed,Victualler), a daughter of the said deceased, and the sole Executrix named in the said Will. Any person interested who desires to object to the application, or to be heard upon it, may file a caveat in the Registry at any time before the grant is made.
Dated this Fifteenth day of July, 1918.
MURRAY & MARSLAND.
Solicitors for the said Maud May Oleson,
Spence Street, Cairns.
HOBBS WILSON & RYAN,
Solicitors,
Denham Street, Townsville.

The Daily Mail (Brisbane, Qld. : 1903 - 1926) View title info Mon 13 Jan 1919 Page 9
Daily Standard (Brisbane, Qld. : 1912 - 1936) View title info Mon 13 Jan 1919
Page 6
Advertising

Advertising
Name of Deceased. Proprietor.- Walter (other wise William) John Franklin, late of Cairns, hotelkeeper.
Date of- Death. - 9th July, 1918.
Name of Claimant. - Maud May Olesen. wife of Marcus Olesen, of Cairns, licensed victualler, as Devised in Trust.
Description and Situation of Land.- An - undivided moiety in subdivision 1 of section 1 of portion 67v and in the subdivision 1 of subdivisions 1 and 12 of section 2 of portion 71v, county of Cavendish, parish of Cooyar.
Estate Claimed to be Transmitted - Fee-simple.
Particulars of Will or Otherwise, - Will dated 7th March, 1906.
Date Within which Caveat may. be Lodged. - 25th February, 1919.

Cairns Post (Qld. : 1909 - 1954) Wed 9 Jul 1919 Page 4
Family Notices

IN MEMORIAM.
FRANKLIN- A tribute of love to our dear father, W. J. Franklin, who died at Mareeba on July 9th, 1918.
Sleep on, beloved, sleep, and take thy rest,
Lay down thy head upon thy Saviour's breast;
We love thee well, but Jesus loves thee best -
Good-night! Good-night! Good-night!
(Inserted by John and Larry Franklin and family).
IN MEMORIAM.
FRANKLIN- A tribute of love to our dear father, who died at Mareeba, 9th July, 1918.
The years may wipe out many things,
But this they wipe out never;
The memory of those happy days
When we were all together.
(Inserted by his daughters and son in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Oleson and L. Franklin).

picture June M FRANKLIN [13150]

      Sex: F

Parents
         Father: Spencer George Edwin FRANKLIN [13161] (1902-1957) 
         Mother: Phyllis Audrey BROWN [13149] (1907-1996) 1072 

Spouses and Children
1. *William J P WHITE [13162]
       Children:
                1. William J P WHITE [13442]
                2. Hugh J S WHITE [14082]
                3. Holly M WHITE [14083]


picture
Kathrine Ila FRANKLIN [8667]

      Sex: F

Parents
         Father: Peter FRANKLIN [8664] 
         Mother: Ila Margaret ACKLAND [6877] 


picture
Lily Maud FRANKLIN [6856]

      Sex: F

Individual Information
     Birth Date: 1892 - Beulah, Victoria, Australia 10,4452
    Christening: 
          Death: 1964 - Kew, Victoria, Australia ( at age 72) 10,4453
         Burial: 

Parents
         Father: Edward FRANKLIN [3539] (Abt 1866-1925) 4420 
         Mother: Susan ROBINS [3538] (1870-1937) 

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