Bio of Franklin, George B. (b.1832) Wabasha Co., MN
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This bio comes from "HISTORY OF WABASHA COUNTY" 1884.
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Franklin, George B., carpenter, is a native of New York, as were his
parents, B. B. and Maria (Glynn) Franklin. The subject of this sketch was
born in the town of Georgetown, Madison county, January 22, 1832. When
seven years old he was taken with the family to Vermont, where he attended
the common schools till fourteen, after which he cared for himself. When
sixteen he began carpenter work and followed it till thirty-three. In 1857
he located at Mazeppa and built most of the early buildings in that
village. Twelve years after settling in this county he purchased the farm
on which he now resides. For some years he dealt largely in horses and
also bought and sold some real estate. His domain now includes one hundred
acres lying on section 31, Chester, and is graced with handsome and
well-planned buildings. Mr. Franklin is a member of the Masonic order, his
lodge being located at Mazeppa. He is a thorough republican partisan and
never voted for a democrat for any office. In 1876 he married Miss Allie,
daughter of Elam Black, of Mazeppa. Their children were born and
christened as below: July 31, 1877, Berenice; November 22, 1878, Lottie;
September 28, 1880, Lottie; August 22, 1882, Jessie. (There are two named
Lottie)