James D. Frank

James D. Frank

• Father: Jacob J. Frank b. 2 March 1800, d. 15 February 1884
• Mother: Margaret (?) b. 28 February 1801, d. 20 November 1887

• The following appeared in the Jamestown Evening Journal: The following business was transacted in the Surrogate court of Chautauqua county, N. Y., during the two weeks ending February 26, 1884:
       . . . Estate of Jacob J. Frank late of Villenova, deceased. Letters of administration issued to Margaret Frank and James D. Frank. . . .
• James D. Frank was born on 5 March 1832 in Ashford, Cattaraugus County, New York.
• Jacob J. Frank and Margaret (?) appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1850 in Ashford, New York. Other members of the household included James D. Frank, Emma C. Frank, Mary Frank, Eliza J. Frank, Eveline Frank, Wallace Frank and Harriet E. Frank.
• He was a farmer, according to the 1850 census.
• He married Sarah E. Weber, daughter of Isaac J. Weeber and Louisa (?), on 2 February 1858.
• Warner G. Garlock appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1860 in Ashford, New York. Other members of the household included James D. Frank, Sarah E. Weber and Hattie E. Frank.
• He was a farmer, according to the 1860 census.
• James D. Frank and Sarah E. Weber, appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1870 in Ashford, New York. Other members of the household included Hattie E. Frank, Addie Louise Frank and Arthur Frank.
• He was a grocer, according to the 1870 census.
• James D. Frank became a widower at the 6 January 1878 death of his wife Sarah E. Weber.
• He married Betsey (?) on 5 June 1879.
• James D. Frank and Betsey (?) appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1880 in Franklinville, Cattaraugus County, New York, and one servant/farm laborer.. Other members of the household included Addie Louise Frank, Arthur Frank and Fred Frank.
• He was a farmer, according to the 1880 census.
• The following appeared on 19 January 1898 in The Post: (Salamanca) Mrs. S. Rickards of Great Valley visited her parents James D. Frank and wife, several days last week.
• James D. Frank died on 24 April 1904 at age 72 in Great Valley, Cattaraugus County, New York, at his residence.
• Betsey (?) became a widow at his death.
• He was interred at Sugartown Cemetery, Sugartown, Cattaraugus County, New York.
• The following appeared on 4 May 1904 in The Post: Died at his residence at Great Valley, Apr. 24th, after a sixteen days' illness of pneumonia, James D. Frank.
       Mr. Frank was born in the town of Ashford, Mar. 5, 1832. Of a family of twelve children one brother and three sisters are left. He was married to Miss Sarah E. Weber of Ashford, Feb. 2nd, 1858. She passedo over to the better land, Jan. 6, 1878. To them were born five children. Carrie died in infancy, The four living, Mrs. Hattie Moore of Sugartown; Mrs. Addie Rickards of Great Valley; Arthur J. Frank of Sugartown; and Fred E. Frank of Eldred, were all with him during his last illness.
       June 5, 1879, Mr. Frank married Mrs. Betsey E. Root of Franklinville, who survives him and has been to him a faithful wife and loving mother to his children.
       All that loyal, loving hearts could prompt and willing hands could do, was done for him as he made the long, brave fight for life.
       Mr. Frank confessed Christ and united with the U. B. church at Ashford many years ago.
       The funeral services were conducted by the pastor, the Rev. Mr. Fullum at the U. B. church at Great Valley, Wednesday afternoon, Apr. 27th. Interment at Sugartown beside his wife and little daughter.

• Last Edited: 10 May 2017