W.W. Franklin 1920
Barren County KyArchives Obituaries

Unknown and undated Glasgow KY newspaper
"THE DEATH OF DR. W. W. FRANKLIN, MONDAY. Dr. W. W. Franklin, one of the best 
known of Glasgow's older citizens, died at his home here Monday afternoon at 
1:15 o'clock.

"Death was caused by infirmities of old age, the deceased being in his 77th 
year.

"Surviving are Mrs. Franklin, the wife, and Misses Mattie Franklin, of this 
place, and Alyne Franklin, of Chicago.

"For years Dr. Franklin was one of the prominent fine horse raisers of Barren 
County, and had a statewide reputation as an authority on fine horse-flesh. He 
was also an old Confederate soldier, with a brilliant record, and was known 
all over the country by a host of people who esteemed and loved him.

"He was a devout member of the Christian church of this place, from which 
place the funeral service will be held at two o'clock this afternoon, after 
which interment will be in the Glasgow cemetery."



Submitted by: Sandi Gorin



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