Fifth Generation

132. Eunice B Slaton^{6,28,104,118,221} was born on 15 December 1914.^104,221

She appeared in the census in 1920 in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Ennis 5 dau f s w TN TN TN.

She appeared in the census in 1930 in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Eunice 15 dau f s w TN TN TN.

Eunice was living in 1999 in Dumplin Valley Road, Jefferson County, Tennessee.

She died on 5 April 2002 at the age of 87 in Jefferson City, Jefferson County, Tennessee.^104,221 Social Security Death Index Information: Name: Eunice S. Franklin; Last Residence: 37725 Dandridge, Jefferson County, Tennessee; Born: 15 Dec 1914; Died: 5 Apr 2002; State (Year) SSN issued: Tennessee (Before 1951).

Obituary, Knoxville News-Sentinel, 6 Apr 2002.
Franklin, Eunice Slaton - age 87 of Dandridge, passed away Friday morning, April 5, 2002 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. She was born December 15, 1914 and was the daughter of the late Joseph Porter (Port) & Minnie Cox Slaton. A lifelong resident of Jefferson Co., she was the widow of the late Sheriff Elmer Franklin who served many years as sheriff of Jefferson County. During his tenure, Eunice was dedicated in assisting her husband with the daily operations of the Sheriff's Dept. She would cook, clean and tirelessly assist him with whatever chores needed to be done always giving faithfully of herself. She was a member of the Dandridge First United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by sisters, Eula Burchett and Alma Ailey and brother, Alger Slaton. Survivors: daughter & son in law, Gail & Jim Estes; sons & daughters in law, Kermit & Sharon Franklin, Curt & Ella Franklin; grandchildren, Brenda Franklin Shropshire, Eric & Stephanie Estes, Winona & Patrick Dubberley and Gwen Franklin; sister, Loretta Bull; brothers, Ralph Slaton, John Slaton, and Bill Slaton; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services Sunday 4 p.m. at the Dandridge First United Methodist Church with Rev. Dan Moore and Rev. Eldon Moore officiating. Interment to follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Family will receive friends Sunday 2-4 p.m. prior to services at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Dandridge First Methodist Church (Choir Fund), P.O. Box 8 Dandridge, Tenn. 37725. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Saturday at Farrar Funeral Home Dandridge.

She was buried on 7 April 2002 in Hillcrest Cemetery, Dandridge, Jefferson County, Tennessee.¹⁰⁴

She was a sheriff's wife. She was bonded and she worked at the sheriff's department. (personal interview with Eunice Franklin)

Eunice, fourth child of Porter and Minnie Cox Slaton, married Elmer Franklin of Jefferson County. He is a fine farmer and a fine man. They have three children, namely, Kermit, Gail, and Curtis. ("The Nichols Book" by Wyatt Nichols.)

Eunice B Slaton and Elmer Lee Franklin were married on 15 July 1934 in Jefferson County, Tennessee.¹⁵

Elmer Lee Franklin^{6,28,104,118,222,223,224}, son of Mack Buford Franklin and Annie V Webb, was born on 17 December 1912 in McMinn County, Tennessee.^95,224

He appeared in the census in 1920 in McMinn County, Tennessee. Elmer L. 7 son m s w TN TN TN.

He appeared in the census in 1930 in McMinn County, Tennessee. Elmer L. 17 son m s w TN TN TN.

Elmer enlisted in the military on on 29 April 1944 in in Camp Shelby, Forrest County, Mississippi.²²² Name: Elmer L Franklin; Birth Year: 1912; Race: White, citizen (White); Nativity State or Country: Tennessee; State: Tennessee; County or City: Jefferson; Enlistment Date: 29 Apr 1944; Enlistment State: Mississippi; Enlistment City: Camp Shelby; Branch: No branch assignment; Branch Code: No branch assignment; Grade: Private; Grade Code: Private; Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law; Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men); Source: Civil Life; Education: 1 year of high school; Civil Occupation: Tracktor Driver* or Truck Driver, Heavy or Chauffeur or Truck Driver, Light An asterisk (*) appearing after a job title indicates that a trade test for the particular occupation will be found in the United States Employment Service Manual, Oral Trade Test; Marital Status: Married; Height: 00; Weight: 100.

He died on 14 May 1995 at the age of 82 in [Jefferson County], [Tennessee].^223,224 Social Security Death Index Information: Name: Elmer L. Franklin; Last Residence: 37725 Dandridge, Jefferson County, Tennessee; Born: 17 Dec 1912; Died: 14 May 1995; State (Year) SSN issued: Tennessee (Before 1951).

Obituary, Knoxville News-Sentinel, 15 May 1995.
Elmer L. Franklin, a farmer and the former sheriff of Jefferson County, died Sunday following a lengthy illness. He was 82. Mr. Franklin was sheriff when incumbents were limited to three consecutive two-year terms. He served three such terms, from 1968 through 1974, and one more, from 1976 through 1978. During one of his terms, he played a role in a multi-agency investigation that resulted in the seizure of a major moonshine production operation in the Oakland community. Several people were arrested. Mr. Franklin was born in McMinn County and moved to Jefferson County while a teenager. His father, the late Mack Franklin, was a Jefferson County deputy, and it was through him that Elmer Franklin became interested in law enforcement. Elmer Franklin served as a deputy for eight years before becoming sheriff. During World War II, he served with the U.S. Army in the Philippines. He was a member of Dandridge First United Methodist Church. Services will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Dandridge First United Methodist Church. There will be an interment service at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hillcrest Cemetery.

He was buried on 17 May 1995 in Hillcrest Cemetery, Dandridge, Jefferson County, Tennessee.²²⁴

Eunice B Slaton and Elmer Lee Franklin had the following children:

+239	i.	Kermit Lee Franklin (private).225
+240	ii.	Eleanor Gail (Gail) Franklin (private).
+241	iii.	Curtis Gene (Curt) Franklin (private).