ALLEN COUNTY OHIO 
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File contributed to the Ohio Biographies Project by
Diane Mancini
OurFamGenealogy@aol.com
December12, 2000 
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Please note: I do not have any further information on the individuals 
mentioned here. I have only transcribed the profile as it was originally 
written. 


1875 Historical Atlas of Allen County, Ohio by H H Hardesty & Co. Publishers, 
Chicago.

Richland Twp 

JOHN FRANKS was born in Hancock County in 1834. His parents, Michael and 
Priscilla Franks, had five children--John, David, Elisha, Benjamin, Mary R., 
and Elizabeth. His wife, a daughter of Thomas and Nancy Evans, was born in 
Trumbull County. They have three children. Mr. Franks has held the office of 
constable.