Genealogy of the Bryan and Martin Families
Franklin Melrose
1833 - 1911 (77 years)
Generation: 1
1. Franklin Melrose was born on 8 Dec 1833 in Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois, USA; died on 19 Jan 1911 in Grayville, White County, Illinois, USA; was buried in Scottsville Cemetery, Scottsville, Wayne County, Illinois, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Occupation: Farmer
- Military service: From 1861 to 1864; Civil War - 48th IL Infantry, Company I
Notes:
September 15, 1861, with his brother Charles, mustered into the 48th ILInfantry at Camp Butler, IL. for a 3 year hitch. Saw action at FortHenry, Shiloh, Corinth, Memphis, Vicksburg, Jackson, Mission Ridge,Knoxville, and Atlanta to name a few. The Unit was in a total of 27major battles and numerous skirmishes.
Franklin married in cir 1855 in Scottsville, Wayne County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Franklin married on 21 Dec 1865 in White County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]