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James Franklin was born on January 2nd, 1863 in Mathias, Hardy, WV.  James Franklin's father was James M. May and his mother was Catherine MOYER.  His paternal grandparents were Samuel May and Eve HARLESS; his maternal grandparents were Paulser MOYER and Sarah WHETZEL. He had five brothers and four sisters, named William Van Pearson, Henry B., Joseph Daniel, Robert Lee, Isaac Samuel, Sarah Elizabeth, Ann Rebecca, Mary Catherine and Susan Victoria.  He was the fifth oldest of the ten children.  He died at the age of 67 on November 8th, 1930.


James Franklin's family with Ida E. RITENOUR

‌James Franklin and Ida E. were married in a religious ceremony on November 20th, 1883.

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