Franklin Howard Isom

Brief Life History of Franklin Howard

When Franklin Howard Isom was born on 6 August 1861, in Long Island, New York, United States, his father, Owen Isom, was 47 and his mother, Elizabeth Howard, was 39. He married Hannah Maria Wright on 12 February 1885, in St. George, Washington, Utah, United States. They were the parents of at least 6 sons and 5 daughters. He lived in Utah, United States in 1870. He died on 24 March 1906, in Virgin, Washington, Utah, United States, at the age of 44, and was buried in Virgin, Washington, Utah, United States.

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Family Time Line

Franklin Howard Isom
1861–1906
Hannah Maria Wright
1865–1911
Marriage: 12 February 1885
Lovenia Isom
1886–1966
Franklin Howard Isom Jr
1888–1912
Joseph Isom
1890–1905
Andrew Normington Isom
1892–1981
Verna May Isom
1894–1980
Hyrum Isom
1896–1935
Cassie Atelia Isom
1898–1988
Rulon Wright Isom
1900–1982
Mary Ida Isom
1902–1973
Waldon Isom
1905–1993
Reeta Vernell Isom
1906–1964

Sources (48)

  • Franklin Irvin in household of Isom Irvin, "United States Census, 1870"
  • Legacy NFS Source: Franklin Howard Isom - Individual or family possessions: Family genealogies: birth-name: FREDERICK HEBER ISOM
  • Frank H, "Utah, County Marriages, 1871-1941"

World Events (8)

1863

Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.

1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg

The Battle of Gettysburg involved the largest number of casualties of the entire Civil war and is often described as the war's turning point. Between 46,000 and 51,000 soldiers lost their lives during the three-day Battle. To honor the fallen soldiers, President Abraham Lincoln read his historic Gettysburg Address and helped those listening by redefining the purpose of the war.

1875 · A Treaty with Hawaii

In the Mid 1870s, The United States sought out the Kingdom of Hawaii to make a free trade agreement. The Treaty gave the Hawaiians access to the United States agricultural markets and it gave the United States a part of land which later became Pearl Harbor.

Name Meaning

English (Essex): habitational name from Isham in Northamptonshire. The placename is derived from the river name Ise (of Celtic origin) + Old English hām ‘homestead’.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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Owen Isam History as gathered by his great granddaughter, Hortense Spendlove Bradshaw

Owen Isom History as gathered by his great granddaughter, Hortense Spendlove Bradshaw Owen Isom was born May 2, 1813, in Greatworth, England. The son of William Isom and Elizabeth Austin. His fat …

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