Antipole Genealogy Database - Person Sheet
Antipole Genealogy Database - Person Sheet
Birth16 Apr 1786, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, England
Census1828, of St George's, Bloomsbury, London, England163
Death11 Jun 1847, Arctic regions, Canada
OccupationNaval captain and arctic explorer
NotableArctic Explorer
FlagsMV transferred, Military, Original TV record
FatherWillingham FRANKLIN (1) (1739-1824)
MotherHannah WEEKS (1751-1810)
Misc. Notes
Sir John is celebrated in his home town of Spilsby. See the article from the magazine Lilcolnshire Life, February 2009, available in the multimedia pane.
There is a vast literature on Franklin, his life and the aftermath of his lost expedition. For a few modern examples see these:166,167
See also 115 for notes on his place in the family and his character.
There is a vast literature on Franklin, his life and the aftermath of his lost expedition. For a few modern examples see these:166,167
See also 115 for notes on his place in the family and his character.
Spouses
Marriage19 Aug 1823, England
ChildrenEleanor Isabella (1824-1860)
BurialKensal Green Cemetry,, London, England173
FatherJohn GRIFFIN (1757-1852)
MotherJane GUILLEMARD (1760-1795)
Marriage4 Nov 1828, Stanmore, Middlesex, England159