SOURCE: Vinton County Newspaper Republican Tribune Feb 17, 1926 Obituary JOHN FRANKLIN "John Franklin, aged 84 years, passed away at his home in McArthur, Friday night. He was a highly respected citizen and a solder of the Civil WAr, having enlisted Aug 14, 1862 in the Ohio 36th Infantry Company K and was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and was mustered out June 27, 1865 at Wheeling West Virginia. He was married twice, his first wife being Panthea Cherrington, an aunt of Rev. LL Cherrington of this place, and his second wife was Belle Salts of Dunas, who survives him. He leaves seven children by his first wife ; four sons and three daughters; all living in the west. His funeral was held at the residence here Sunday with Rev LL Cherrington officiating. P . Gaskill undertaker in charge. The body was taken to Marne Iowa for burial. The widow and Rev LL Cherrington accompanied the remains." _________________________________________________________________ Join the worlds largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com