Franklin of Amherst County

Henry Franklin was born 1715 in Essex County, Virginia and died Sept 1792 in Amherst County, Virginia. Wife, Margaret Hensley. Issue:

John Franklin.
Elizabeth Franklin married Joseph Ballenger.
Henry Tarlton Franklin died 1782 in Amherst County, Virginia. Wife, Mary Ann.
Joel Franklin, born 9/23/1757 in Amherst County, Virginia, died 10/19/1807 in Amherst County. He was married to Susannah Lewis on 1/7/1794 in Amherst County.
Major James Franklin, born ca 1761 in Amherst County, Revolutionary War Soldier, died 1813 in Amherst County. He was married to Nancy Crews 12/15/1796 in Amherst County.
Samuel Franklin, born 12/29/1762 in Amherst County, Revolutionary War Soldier, died after 1833 in Bedford County, Virginia. He was married to Rachel Powers on 1/1/1796 in Amherst County, daughter of Thomas Powers. Samuel was a Tobacco Inspector at Camden's Warehouse 1801 to 1807.
Peggy Franklin married Mr. Harrison.
Phebe Franklin.
Philadelphia Franklin married Mr. Smith.
Judith Franklin died Nov 1811 in Amherst County. Her LWT named her sister, Phebe and nephews, Henry and Benjamin Franklin.

Sources: LWT of Henry Franklin dated 4/10/1792, probated 9/17/1792 in Amherst County; Inventory of estate of Henry Franklin dated 8/3/1782; Estate of James Franklin 7/17/1813;LWT of Judith Franklin dated 5/12/1810, probated 11/18/1811 in Amherst County; Amherst County Marriages; Revolutionary War Pensions of James Franklin and Samuel Franklin; Franklin Research File

Amherst County Deed Bk D, p. 474. 12/4/1777. Abraham Moore and wife Jean to William Oglesby. Wit: James Franklin, William Franklin.

Amherst County Deed Book I, page 265. 7/18/1801. James Franklin and wife, Nancy, to William Camden land on the north side adjoining Fluvanna and Mobly Creek.