Paul Francis 1888–1955 Barren County, Kentucky

Paul Francis, 1888–1955 (aged 67 years)

Name

Paul Francis

Name: Paul /Francis/

Sex Male

Events of close relatives
Birth	February 5, 1888 36 33 Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky, United States Source: California Death Index, 1940-1997 Citation details: Paul Francis, born 5 Feb 1888, Kentucky; died 3 May 1955, Kings County. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VP7B-551 Source: 1900 United States Federal Census Citation details: Magisterial District 1, Barren County, Kentucky, sheet 18A (household of William E Francis). FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M9WC-JYY Note: The 1900 census gives February 1888, Kentucky.
Birth of a brother	Berry D Francis October 4, 1890 Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky, United States Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Citation details: Berry D Francis, born 4 Oct 1890, Glasgow, Kentucky. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KZKC-4T5 Source: United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007 Citation details: Berry D Francis, born 4 Oct 1890, Glasgow, Kentucky; parents William C Francis and Margaret A Christmas. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6K43-5ZSW
Census	June 1, 1900 (aged 12 years) Barren County, Kentucky, United States Source: 1900 United States Federal Census Citation details: Magisterial District 1, Barren County, Kentucky, sheet 18A. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M9WC-JYY Note: Son, age 12, born February 1888, in the household of William E. Francis (49) and Margeret Francis (45), married 26 years, 5 children all living; a child indexed as Mary D. (10, born October 1890; probably his brother Berry D.).
Marriage	Mora Marie McMurray — View this family 1912 (aged 23 years)
Birth of a son	William Allen Francis June 4, 1914 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 31 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: Paul Francis, son-in-law, age 32, born Kentucky. 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 mother	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.
Death of a father	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.
Death of a brother	Berry D Francis June 21, 1951 Tulare County, California, United States Source: California Death Index, 1940-1997 Citation details: Berry D Francis, born 4 Oct 1890, Kentucky; died 21 Jun 1951, Tulare County. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VPK7-DR6
Death of a brother	Andrew Cooksey Francis July 24, 1954 Fresno County, California, United States Source: California Death Index, 1940-1997 Citation details: Andrew Cooksy Francis, died 24 Jul 1954, Fresno County. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VGR9-6YY
Burial of a father	William Clark Francis Cedar Grove Cemetery, Barren County, Kentucky, United States Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current Citation details: Find a Grave memorial 59703162 (William Clark Francis)
Burial of a mother	Margaret A Christmas Cedar Grove Cemetery, Barren County, Kentucky, United States Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current Citation details: Find a Grave memorial 59703069 (Margaret A Christmas Francis)
Death	May 1, 1955 (aged 67 years) 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.
Research log	October 15, 2026 Note: FamilySearch record search: Paul Francis, born 1888 Kentucky, husband of Mora Marie McMurray (F191). FamilySearch record search: Paul Francis, born 1888 Kentucky, husband of Mora Marie McMurray (F191). California Death Index (VP7B-551): born 5 Feb 1888 Kentucky, died 3 May 1955 Kings County. 1900 census with his parents in Barren County, Kentucky. 1920 census at Hanford with his wife, son William A. and the McMurray household. CONFLICT: death 1 May 1955 (tree) versus 3 May 1955 (death index). Left as recorded. A Paul Francis in NUMIDENT and on Find a Grave (born 15 Aug 1890, died 3 Apr 1955) is a different man. Sourced, grade B.
Last change	October 15, 2026 – 15:26:27 Author of last change: daveh

Date differences

Family with parents
father	Birth: July 24, 1851 — Barren County, Kentucky, United States Marriage: December 6, 1873 — Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky, United States Census: June 1, 1880 — Roseville, Barren County, Kentucky, United States Census: June 1, 1900 — Barren County, Kentucky, United States Census: April 15, 1910 — Barren County, Kentucky, United States Death: February 15, 1938 — Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky, United States Research log: October 15, 2026 Burial: Cedar Grove Cemetery, Barren County, Kentucky, United States Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Margaret A Christmas Neila Francis Andrew Cooksey Francis Paul Francis Berry D Francis William Clark Francis 1851–1938 Birth: July 24, 1851 — Barren County, Kentucky, United States Death: February 15, 1938 — Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky, United States
mother	Birth: January 31, 1855 — Temple Hill, Barren County, Kentucky, United States Marriage: December 6, 1873 — Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky, United States Census: June 1, 1880 — Roseville, Barren County, Kentucky, United States Census: June 1, 1900 — Barren County, Kentucky, United States Census: April 15, 1910 — Barren County, Kentucky, United States Death: May 9, 1928 — Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky, United States Research log: October 15, 2026 Burial: Cedar Grove Cemetery, Barren County, Kentucky, United States Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse William Clark Francis Neila Francis Andrew Cooksey Francis Paul Francis Berry D Francis Margaret A Christmas 1855–1928 Birth: January 31, 1855 — Temple Hill, Barren County, Kentucky, United States Death: May 9, 1928 — Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky, United States
Marriage	Marriage — December 6, 1873 — Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky, United States
15 months elder sister	Birth: February 14, 1875 23 20 Research log: October 15, 2026 Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Neila Francis 1875–… Birth: February 14, 1875 23 20
4 years elder brother	Birth: January 4, 1879 27 23 — Kentucky, United States Census: June 1, 1880 — Roseville, Barren County, Kentucky, United States Death: July 24, 1954 — Fresno County, California, United States Research log: October 15, 2026 Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Andrew Cooksey Francis 1879–1954 Birth: January 4, 1879 27 23 — Kentucky, United States Death: July 24, 1954 — Fresno County, California, United States
9 years himself	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
3 years younger brother	Birth: October 4, 1890 39 35 — Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky, United States Census: June 1, 1900 — Barren County, Kentucky, United States Census: April 15, 1910 — Barren County, Kentucky, United States Draft registration: 1917 — Tulare County, California, United States Draft registration: 1942 — Visalia, Tulare County, California, United States Death: June 21, 1951 — Tulare County, California, United States Research log: October 15, 2026 Burial: Exeter District Cemetery, Exeter, Tulare County, California, United States Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Berry D Francis 1890–1951 Birth: October 4, 1890 39 35 — Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky, United States Death: June 21, 1951 — Tulare County, California, United States

Family with Mora Marie McMurray
himself	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
wife	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 son	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

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Birth	Source: California Death Index, 1940-1997 Citation details: Paul Francis, born 5 Feb 1888, Kentucky; died 3 May 1955, Kings County. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VP7B-551 Source: 1900 United States Federal Census Citation details: Magisterial District 1, Barren County, Kentucky, sheet 18A (household of William E Francis). FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M9WC-JYY
Census	Source: 1900 United States Federal Census Citation details: Magisterial District 1, Barren County, Kentucky, sheet 18A. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M9WC-JYY
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
Death	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

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Family with parents
father	William Clark Francis 1851–1938
mother	Margaret A Christmas 1855–1928
elder sister	Neila Francis 1875–…
elder brother	Andrew Cooksey Francis 1879–1954
himself	Paul Francis 1888–1955
younger brother	Berry D Francis 1890–1951

Family with Mora Marie McMurray
himself	Paul Francis 1888–1955
wife Parents George G McMurray Izora Bourne	Mora Marie McMurray 1896–1971
son Family Lillian A Hill Private Darlene Izora Francis	William Allen Francis 1914–1970

Descendants

Paul Francis(1888–1955)
- Mora Marie McMurray1912
  - William Allen Francis(1914–1970)