Franks, James T.

Born: 1795-12-01 Virginia

Died: 1872-12-31 McLean County, Illinois

Flourished: McLean County, Illinois

In 1836, Franks moved to Illinois, settling first in Tazewell County and in 1845 settling in McLean County, where he established himself as a farmer. He was married twice and had eleven children. In 1850, Franks owned $1,500 worth of real estate.

The History of McLean County, Illinois (Chicago: Wm. Le Baron, Jr., 1879), 1037; U.S. Census Office, Seventh Census of the United States (1850), Stouts Grove, McLean County, IL, 46.