William Allen Francis 1914–1970 Tulare County, California

William Allen Francis, 1914–1970 (aged 56 years)

Name

William Allen Francis

Name: William Allen /Francis/

Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

Citation details: California, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947: William Allen Francis. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGF9-68CW

Sex Male

Events of close relatives
Birth	June 4, 1914 26 17 Lindsay, Tulare County, California, United States Source: California Birth Index, 1905-1995 Citation details: William A Francis, born 4 Jun 1914, Tulare County; mother's maiden name McMurry. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VGW7-73S Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 Citation details: California, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947: William Allen Francis, born 4 Jun 1914, Lindsay, California. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGF9-68CW
Census	January 1, 1920 (aged 5 years) Hanford, Kings County, California, United States Source: 1920 United States Federal Census Citation details: Hanford, Kings County, California, sheet 11B, lines 69-74 (household of George G McMurray). FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MHQ3-BK9 Note: William A. Francis, grandson, age 5, born California. Household of George G. McMurray (49) and Izora McMurray (49), with Mora M. Francis (23, daughter), Paul Francis (32, son-in-law), William A. Francis (5, grandson) and Amanda E. Bourne (74, mother-in-law).
Death of a paternal grandmother	Margaret A Christmas May 9, 1928 Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky, United States Source: Kentucky, Deaths, 1911-1967 Citation details: Margrett A Francis, death 1928, Glasgow, Barren County. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NSLR-G58 Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current Citation details: Find a Grave memorial 59703069 (Margaret A Christmas Francis) Note: Recorded as Margrett A. Francis. Parents recorded as Dane [Dave] Christmas and Sallie Harris.
Birth of a daughter	Darlene Izora Francis October 5, 1936 Palmdale, Los Angeles County, California, United States Source: California Birth Index, 1905-1995 Citation details: Darlene Francis, born 5 Oct 1936, Los Angeles County; mother's maiden name Hill. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VL5S-M3H Source: United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007 Citation details: Darlene Izora Papahristos, born 5 Oct 1936, Palm Dale, California; father William A Francis, mother Lillian H Francis. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6K44-BTDJ Note: The California Birth Index gives Los Angeles County; NUMIDENT gives Palm Dale.
Death of a paternal grandfather	William Clark Francis February 15, 1938 Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky, United States Source: Kentucky, Vital Record Indexes, 1911-1999 Citation details: William C Francis, died 15 Feb 1938, Barren County, age 86. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKCM-4CXH Source: Kentucky, Deaths, 1911-1967 Citation details: William Clark Francis, death 1938, Glasgow, Barren County. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NSNP-M5R Note: Age 86. Parents recorded as Jim Francis and Janie. Find a Grave gives 14 Feb 1938.
Draft registration	June 27, 1941 Hanford, Kings County, California, United States Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 Citation details: California, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947: William Allen Francis. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGF9-68CW Note: Living at Hanford; employer Roma Buck. Person who will always know his address: G. G. McMurray, grandmother. Height recorded as "5 2", weight 140, blue eyes, blonde hair, light complexion.
Death of a wife	Lillian A Hill May 12, 1943 Los Angeles County, California, United States Source: California, County Birth and Death Records, 1800-1994 Citation details: Entry for Lillian A Hill Roberts, death 12 May 1943, Los Angeles. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGRK-TSDZ Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current Citation details: Find a Grave memorial 63376351 (Lillian Hill Roberts) Note: Recorded as Lillian A. Hill Roberts, age 33, daughter of George V. Hill and Mellisa Post, wife of Bruce Roberts.
Death of a father	Paul Francis May 1, 1955 Kings County, California, United States Source: California Death Index, 1940-1997 Citation details: Paul Francis, died 3 May 1955, Kings County. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VP7B-551 Note: CONFLICT: the California Death Index gives 3 May 1955. Left as recorded.
Death of a maternal grandmother	Izora Bourne March 10, 1959 Kings County, California, United States Source: California Death Index, 1940-1997 Citation details: Izora Mcmurray, died 10 Mar 1959, Kings County. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VGRZ-CKJ Note: Find a Grave gives Hanford.
Death of a maternal grandfather	George G McMurray May 6, 1962 Kings County, California, United States Source: California Death Index, 1940-1997 Citation details: George G Mcmurray, died 6 May 1962, Kings County. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VP4Q-LZ2
Death	June 5, 1970 (aged 56 years) Fresno, Fresno County, California, United States Source: California Death Index, 1940-1997 Citation details: William A Francis, died 5 Jun 1970, Fresno County; born 4 Jun 1914, California. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VPHZ-6RC
Research log	October 15, 2026 Note: FamilySearch record search: William Allen Francis, 1914-1970. FamilySearch record search: William Allen Francis, 1914-1970. California Birth Index (VGW7-73S): born 4 Jun 1914, Tulare County, mother's maiden name McMurry, which fits his mother Mora Marie McMurray (I544). WWII draft card (QGF9-68CW): born 4 Jun 1914 at Lindsay, registered 27 Jun 1941 at Hanford, grandmother G. G. McMurray as contact. California Death Index (VPHZ-6RC): died 5 Jun 1970, Fresno County. The name was stored with "Allen Francis" as the surname; corrected to William Allen Francis. Birthplace spelling Lindsey corrected to Lindsay. Find a Grave: no memorial found. Sourced, grade B.
Last change	October 15, 2026 – 15:26:27 Author of last change: daveh

Date differences

Family with parents
father	Birth: February 5, 1888 36 33 — Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky, United States Census: June 1, 1900 — Barren County, Kentucky, United States Marriage: 1912 Census: January 1, 1920 — Hanford, Kings County, California, United States Death: May 1, 1955 — Kings County, California, United States Research log: October 15, 2026 Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Mora Marie McMurray William Allen Francis Paul Francis 1888–1955 Birth: February 5, 1888 36 33 — Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky, United States Death: May 1, 1955 — Kings County, California, United States
mother	Birth: September 8, 1896 26 25 — Kentucky, United States Marriage: 1912 Census: January 1, 1920 — Hanford, Kings County, California, United States Death: March 30, 1971 — Fresno, Fresno County, California, United States Research log: October 15, 2026 Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Paul Francis William Allen Francis Mora Marie McMurray 1896–1971 Birth: September 8, 1896 26 25 — Kentucky, United States Death: March 30, 1971 — Fresno, Fresno County, California, United States
Marriage	Marriage — 1912 —
3 years himself	Birth: June 4, 1914 26 17 — Lindsay, Tulare County, California, United States Census: January 1, 1920 — Hanford, Kings County, California, United States Draft registration: June 27, 1941 — Hanford, Kings County, California, United States Death: June 5, 1970 — Fresno, Fresno County, California, United States Research log: October 15, 2026 Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Lillian A Hill Darlene Izora Francis William Allen Francis 1914–1970 Birth: June 4, 1914 26 17 — Lindsay, Tulare County, California, United States Death: June 5, 1970 — Fresno, Fresno County, California, United States

Family with Lillian A Hill
himself	Birth: June 4, 1914 26 17 — Lindsay, Tulare County, California, United States Census: January 1, 1920 — Hanford, Kings County, California, United States Draft registration: June 27, 1941 — Hanford, Kings County, California, United States Death: June 5, 1970 — Fresno, Fresno County, California, United States Research log: October 15, 2026 Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Lillian A Hill Darlene Izora Francis William Allen Francis 1914–1970 Birth: June 4, 1914 26 17 — Lindsay, Tulare County, California, United States Death: June 5, 1970 — Fresno, Fresno County, California, United States
wife	Birth: May 28, 1909 46 39 — California, United States Census: April 15, 1910 — Alameda, Alameda County, California, United States Census: January 1, 1920 — Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States Death: May 12, 1943 — Los Angeles County, California, United States Research log: October 15, 2026 Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse William Allen Francis Darlene Izora Francis Lillian A Hill 1909–1943 Birth: May 28, 1909 46 39 — California, United States Death: May 12, 1943 — Los Angeles County, California, United States
daughter	Private …–
daughter	Birth: October 5, 1936 22 27 — Palmdale, Los Angeles County, California, United States Marriage: December 23, 1964 — Tulare County, California, United States Death: November 14, 1990 — Tulare County, California, United States Research log: October 15, 2026 Burial: Smith Mountain Cemetery, Dinuba, Tulare County, California, United States Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Darlene Izora Francis 1936–1990 Birth: October 5, 1936 22 27 — Palmdale, Los Angeles County, California, United States Death: November 14, 1990 — Tulare County, California, United States

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Birth	Source: California Birth Index, 1905-1995 Citation details: William A Francis, born 4 Jun 1914, Tulare County; mother's maiden name McMurry. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VGW7-73S Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 Citation details: California, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947: William Allen Francis, born 4 Jun 1914, Lindsay, California. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGF9-68CW
Census	Source: 1920 United States Federal Census Citation details: Hanford, Kings County, California, sheet 11B, lines 69-74 (household of George G McMurray). FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MHQ3-BK9
Draft registration	Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 Citation details: California, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947: William Allen Francis. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGF9-68CW
Name	Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 Citation details: California, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947: William Allen Francis. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGF9-68CW
Death	Source: California Death Index, 1940-1997 Citation details: William A Francis, died 5 Jun 1970, Fresno County; born 4 Jun 1914, California. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VPHZ-6RC

Family navigator

Family with parents
father Parents William Clark Francis Margaret A Christmas	Paul Francis 1888–1955
mother Parents George G McMurray Izora Bourne	Mora Marie McMurray 1896–1971
himself	William Allen Francis 1914–1970

Family with Lillian A Hill
himself	William Allen Francis 1914–1970
wife Parents George Van Hill Melissa A Post	Lillian A Hill 1909–1943
daughter Family Private Private	Private
daughter	Darlene Izora Francis 1936–1990

Descendants

William Allen Francis(1914–1970)
- Lillian A Hill