Seeking information about John Franklin Lewis who was born ca 1847 in GA (per census records). John Franklin "Uncle Frank" appeared on the 1880 census of Dade County living in the Cloverdale area. We have been unable to locate him in 1870, 60, or 50 censuse3s. He died in Dade County in 1931... no information regarding his parents is on his death certificate. Seeking information of parents and siblings. John married four times... his first marriage was ca 1869/70 to Sarah A. Black (believed to be dau of Burket Black). They were supposed to have been married in Dade County, however, no marriage has been found in Dade or surrounding counties. Neither are they on the Dade County 1870 census. John and Sarah were the parents of several children including: 1. Paralee Savannah who married George W. Bible (both lived and died in Dade County) 2. Andrew Sidney, md Elizabeth Johnson in Dade County. This family moved to Walker County where they lived for many years and have descendants still there. Andrew and Elizabeth died in Chattooga County. 3. Basil, lived for many years in Walker County then moved to Chattooga County. 4. Louisa (or Lou Ella), md into the Hartline family. 5. Lucy, md into the Hartline family. 6. Jenny, never md, died in Walker County in 1968. 7. Mary, first md George W. Roberts (1900) then James P. Brown. Two sons by G.W. Roberts, Grady and Fred. Need information regarding them. No known children by James P. Brown. 8. Leila... what happened to her? 9. Arthur... what happened to him? Sarah must have died ca 1890/91 as John married Rachel Cornish in 1892, Dade County. As far as we know there were no children of this union. Wife number three was Annie Kennimore, marriage year 1897. As far as we know there were no children of this union. Wife four was a widow(?) Mrs. Mary "Mollie" Mitchell in 1907. Mary survived him. No known children of this union. If anyone can help with this family, please let me know. Would also like to have information on Burket Black. Thank you. Sue Forrester Dade County