Person Sheet


Name Frederick FRANKS
Birth Germany
Death New York
Occupation Mercenary Soldier For British
Spouses:
Unmarried
Children: William (1764-)
Margret (~1762-)
Mary (~1868-)
Catherine (~1870-)
Notes for Frederick FRANKS
Native of Germany. Emigrated to American Colonies in 1765. He
was always a friend to Gt. Britian. Came to Canada in 1777, and
was taken prisoner acting with Butler's Rangers & carried to New
York where he died.
Children -- William, Margret, married to John Barnet in N.
Johnston, Mary unmarried in N. Johnston, Catherine unmarried
with her mother.
300 acres near Hy. Wornock on a lease forever. With 14 acres
cleared, his father had lived there four years. He had a House,
Barn, Etc.
The rebels took all the stock, viz., 2 cows, 3 horses, 4 young
oxen, & 3 heifers, furniture & farming utensils.
Wits. G. Kentner sworn; Mr. Fredk. Franks, he bore arms in
Butler's Rangers. He died in N. York after he was exchanged.
Claimt is his son. He had some Leased Land on the Susquehana.
He had 14 acres cleared and a house & barn. He had good stock
of Cows and Horses. The rebels took his stock.
4 April 1788 - Claimt by letter informs the Commrs that his
sisters are content that he should receive what Compensation may
be allowed for his late Fater's losses.
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