James Franklin Strain
b. 3 April 1838, d. 3 July 1911
- Father: James Benjamin Strain b. 6 February 1806, d. 5 January 1873
- Mother: Elizabeth Maxwell b. 17 February 1814, d. 31 December 1863
- James Franklin Strain was born on 3 April 1838 in Arkansas.
- James Benjamin Strain and Elizabeth Maxwell appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1850 in Prairie Township, Washington County, Arkansas. Other members of the household included James Franklin Strain, Martha J. Strain and Robert A. Strain. Also in the household were children Mary (age 12), Hannah (7), Elizabeth (4) and Henry.
- James Benjamin Strain appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1870 in Parker County, Texas. Other members of the household included James Franklin Strain.
- He was a farmer, according to the 1870 census.
- He married Sarah Ann Joyce circa 1872.
- James Franklin Strain and Sarah Ann Joyce appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1880 in Palo Pinto County, Texas. Other members of the household included George Douglas Strain, Henry Maxwell Pegues and Samuel Mordica Halley. Also in the household was cousin Ida E. Kent (age 7.)
- He was a cattle raiser, according to the 1880 census.
- James Franklin Strain became a widower at the 22 November 1904 death of his wife Sarah Ann Joyce.
- James Franklin Strain died on 3 July 1911 at age 73.
- He was interred at Oakland Cemetery, Weatherford, Parker County, Texas.
- Last Edited: 13 Apr 2015