Franklin Knowlton Jennings

Male22 August 1849–29 January 1891

Brief Life History of Franklin Knowlton

When Franklin Knowlton Jennings was born on 22 August 1849, in Schodack, Rensselaer, New York, United States, his father, Archibald Jennings, was 23 and his mother, Almira Parmelia Knowlton, was 24. He married Jennie A. Vosburg in February 1877. He died on 29 January 1891, in Albany, Albany, New York, United States, at the age of 41, and was buried in Albany Rural Cemetery, Albany, New York, United States.

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Franklin Knowlton Jennings
1849–1891
Jennie A. Vosburg
1852–1895
Marriage: February 1877

Sources (5)

  • Franklin Jennings in household of Archibald Jennings, "United States Census, 1870"
  • Franklin Knowlton Jennings, "New York, Births and Christenings, 1640-1962"
  • Frank, "Find A Grave Index"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    February 1877
  • Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (6)

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    World Events (6)

    1863

    Age 14

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

    1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg

    Age 14

    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.

    1872 · The First National Park

    Age 23

    Yellowstone National Park was given the title of the first national park by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant. It is also believed to be the first national park in the world.

    Name Meaning

    English: variant of Jenning , with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

    German: patronymic from a pet form (see Jenning ) of the personal name Johannes (see John ).

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

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