Oscar Bertrand Franks

Oscar Bertrand Franks was born October 16, 1876, in Pleasanton, Atascosa Co., TX, and died December 18, 1936, at Nix Hospital, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, at age 60. Buried in City Cemetery #4, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX. He is the son of Daniel Gandy Franks of Plum Creek, Caldwell Co., TX, and Julia Zerilda Elkins of Guadalupe Co., TX.

Jenine L. "Jennie" Burke was born February 28, 1871, in Goodlettsville, Sumner or Davidson Co., TN, and died March 20, 1961, in Nix Memorial Hospital, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, at age 90. Buried in Confederate Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX. She is the daughter of William Robert Burke of Clinton Co., NY, and Louisa Drake Simmons of Goodlettsville, Sumner or Davidson Co., TN.

Oscar Bertrand Franks and Jenine L. "Jennie" Burke were married June 15, 1898, in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX.

Oscar Bertrand Franks and Jenine L. "Jennie" (Burke) Franks had no children.

Jenine L. "Jennie" Burke was born February 28, 1871, in Goodlettsville, Sumner or Davidson Co., TN.

Oscar Bertrand Franks was born October 16, 1876, in Pleasanton, Atascosa Co., TX.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 14, 1880, shows Wm. R. Burke (age 37) born in New York to New York-born parents, is a married Conductor for HTCRR, and is living at 48 Grand Street, Sub Div. No. 1, Harris Co., TX. Living with him are: his wife, Simmons Burke (age 29) born in Tennessee to Ohio and Tennessee-born parents; his son, Robt. S. Burke (age 11) born in Kentucky to New York and Tennessee-born parents; his daughter, Jennie Burke (age 9) born in Tennessee to New York and Tennessee-born parents; his daughter, Mary Burke (age 5) born in Tennessee to New York and Tennessee-born parents; and his son, Orville Burke (age 1) born in Texas to New York and Tennessee-born parents.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 12, 1880, shows Daniel G. Franks (age 31) born in Texas to Alabama-born parents is a Farmer living in Atascosa Co., TX. Living with him is his wife, Gerurlda Franks (age 30) born in Texas to Tennessee and Indiana-born parents, who is Keeping House. Also living there are his children, all born in Texas to Texas-born parents: son Lonzo V. Franks (age 10) who Works on Farm; daughter Artie Franks (age 8); daughter Arrie Franks (age 8); daughter Lealei Franks (age 6); son Oskar Franks (age 3); and daughter Daniel G. Franks (age not given). Also living in the household: wife's unmarried brother, Brackenridge Elkins (age 19) born in Texas to Indiana and Texas-born parents, who Works on Farm; and mother, Nancy Elkins (age 54) born in Indiana to Kentucky-born parents. A laborer also lives in the household. Living on the adjacent farm is married daughter, Alva (Franks) Brite, wife of Charles Brite. Andrew McMains live on another adjacent farm. Roana Thompson (Alva's sister) had already married Andrew's son, Abraham McMains, in 1864.

The San Antonio Light, San Antonio, TX, Wednesday, June 15, 1898

LICENSED TO WED

Oscar B. Franks and Jennie L. Burke.

Oscar Bertrand Franks and Jenine L. "Jennie" Burke were married June 15, 1898, in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX.

In January, 1899, Oscar Bertrand Franks and Jenine L. "Jennie" (Burke) Franks were living in Eagle Pass, Maverick Co., TX.

The Daily Express, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, Monday, January 12, 1903

Del Rio

Oscar Franks, paymaster of the I, & M. with headquarters at C. P. Diaz, is here visiting home folks.

The San Antonio Light, San Antonio, TX, Wednesday, December 6, 1905

PERSONAL MENTION

Oscar B. Franks of Cuidad Porfirio Diaz, Mexico, has undergone a serious operation at the Santa Rosa infirmary.

The WWI Draft Registration Report dated September 12, 1918, shows Oscar Bertrand Franks, age 41, born October 16, 1876, is an Oil Accountant for Gulf Oil Company in Houston, Harris Co. TX. His nearest relative is Jennie B. Franks.

The 1934 San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, shows Franks Oscar B (Jennie) is asst cash r 134 Topeka blvd

Oscar Bertrand Franks died December 18, 1936, at Nix Hospital, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX (age 60). Buried in City Cemetery #4, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX.

The San Antonio Express, San Antonio, TX, Sunday, December 20, 1936

GULF OIL OFFICIAL BURIED HERE TODAY

Rites for Oscar Bertrand Franks, 60, who died in a hospital here Friday, will be held Sunday afternoon. Franks, a native of Atascosa County, had been in the city about a month and during recent years had spent most of his time in Maracaibo, Venezuela, and Tampico, Mex., as an official of the Gulf Oil Company. He was a member of the Blue lodge, A. F. & A. M. and of the Commandry No. 1, Knights of Templar of Tampico. He also belonged to the Arabia Shrine at Houston, the Scottish Rite bodies here and was a member of the Elks. San Antonio Commandry No. 7, Knights Templar, will be in charge of the services. Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Jennie Burke Franks, who lives at 134 Topeka street; two sisters, Mrs. John M. Doak of Del Rio and Mrs. Dannie Shields of El Paso; four nieces, Mrs. Walter Fricke of San Antonio; Mrs. Lela Neal Pirtle of San Antonio, Mrs. Mitchell Waldrop of Del Rio and Miss Zorilda Shields of El Paso; also three nephews, Leslie Neal of San Antonio; Doak Heard of New Mexico and Frank Heard of the United States Army.

The San Antonio Light, San Antonio, TX, Sunday, December 20, 1936

OSCAR FRANKS RITES SLATED

Funeral services for Oscar Bertrand Franks, 60, an official of the Gulf Oil Company, of 134 Topeka street will be held at 2 p. m. Sunday at Porter Loring chapel under auspices of the San Antonio Commandry No. 7, Knights Templar. Franks, a native of Atascosa county spent a large part of his time in Maracaibo, Venezuela, and Tampico, Mexico. Survivors are: widow, Mrs. Jennie Burke Franks; sisters, Mrs. John M. Doak, Del Rio, and Mrs. Dannie Shields, El Paso; nieces, Mrs. Walter Fricke and Mrs. Lela Neal Pertle, San Antonio, Mrs. Mitchell Waldrop, Del Rio and Miss Zarilla Shields, El Paso; nephews, Leslie Neal, San Antonio; Doak Heard, New Mexico; Frank Heard, U. S. navy. Interment will be in City Cemetery No. 4.

The San Antonio Express, San Antonio, TX, Wednesday, September 7, 1938

BUILDING PERMITS

Mrs. Jennie B. Franks, one-room addition, Topeka Boulevard, $250.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on May 3, 1940, shows Jennie B. Franks (age 64) born in Tennessee, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 4 Years of High School, and who owns her house worth $2,200 is a widowed Head of Household, and is living at 134 Justice Precinct 1, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX.

The 1950 U. S. Census taken on April 10, 1950, shows Eleanor McDonald (age 74) born in Vermont, is a widowed Head of Household, and is living at 203 Chicago, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX.. Living with her are: a never married Roomer, Miss Virginia Williams (age 87) born in Tennessee; a widowed Roomer, Jennie B. Franks (age 65), and a divorced Roomer, Evelyn Hughes (age 18) born in Texas, a Soda Clerk at a Drug Store.

Jenine L. "Jennie" (Burke) Franks died March 20, 1961, in Nix Memorial Hospital, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, at age 90. Buried in Confederate Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX.

The San Antonio News, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, Wednesday, March 22, 1961

FRANKS

Mrs. Jennie Burke Franks, of 1017 N. Main Ave., died Monday at a local hospital. She was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church. Survivors: Niece, Mrs. Gladys Burke Hopson\, New Braunfels, Tex.; great niece, Mrs. Mary Louise Nuhn, Austin, Tex. Services Wednesday at o'clock at the Porter Loring Chapel with Dr. Harold C. Gosnell officiating. Pallbearers: Edward W. Penshorn, John C. Stewart, George Lesikar, E D Sethness, Clarence Fagan, Sam L. Kone. Interment in Confederate Cemetery under the direction of PORTER LORING.

The San Antonio Express, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, Wednesday, March 22, 1961

DEATHS

MRS. JENNIE BURKE FRANKS, 1017 N. Main Ave., died Monday. Services, 2 p.m. Wednesday, Porter Loring Chapel.