Family Group Sheet
NameFranklin L. Alfrey
Birth6 Mar 1839, Morgan Co., Kentucky
DeathJan 1918
BurialNew Alfrey Cem., Rowan Co., Ky
FatherFielding Alfrey (1814-1901)
MotherMartha ("Patsy") Johnson (1815-1864)
Marriageabt 1859, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseJane Elly Hall, GGG Aunt
Birth20 Feb 1842, Morgan Co., Kentucky
Death7 Jan 1915, Montgomery Co., Kentucky
BurialNew Alfrey Cemetery, Rowan Co., Ky
FatherIsaac Hall (~1803-~1861)
MotherAnna ("Annie") Martin (~1801->1870)
Children
1 MJames Anderson Alfrey, 1C3R
Birth19 Apr 1860, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death27 Feb 1940, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio
SpouseMartha Ann Johnson , 2C3R
2 FMartha A. Alfrey, 1C3R
Birthabt 1863, Rowan Co., Kentucky
3 FLillie E. Alfrey, 1C3R
Birthabt 1867, Rowan Co., Kentucky
4 MAlexander ("Alec") P. Alfrey (Twin), 1C3R
Birth25 Mar 1868, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death25 May 1949, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseLucy Myers
5 MEverett Alfrey (Twin), 1C3R
Birth25 Mar 1868, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death28 Sep 1887, Rowan Co., Kentucky
6 MSamuel William Alfrey, 1C3R
BirthMay 1870, Rowan Co., Kentucky
7 MIsaac Henry Alfrey, 1C3R
BirthNov 1871, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseDora B. May
8 FIda Pearl Alfrey, 1C3R
Birth2 Feb 1874, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death29 May 1962, Montgomery Co., Kentucky
SpouseJohn Franklin Grooms
9 MLevi Alfrey, 1C3R
Birth2 Oct 1875, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death1923, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana
SpouseMyrtle Young
10 MFestus Foster Alfrey, 1C3R
Birth8 Dec 1877, Morgan Co., Kentucky
Deathbef 1930, Marion Co., Indiana
SpouseNellie F. Crosthwaite
11 MAndrew Newton Alfrey, 1C3R
Birth15 Jul 1880, Morgan Co., Kentucky
Death11 Nov 1959, Montgomery Co., Kentucky
SpouseNellie
SpouseLaura
12 MRobert Jesse Alfrey, 1C3R
Birth12 Aug 1881, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death10 Nov 1913, Butler Co., Ohio
SpouseJennie Francis Dehart , 2C3R
13 FFlorence Alfrey, 1C3R
BirthAug 1887, Morgan Co., Kentucky
Notes for Franklin L. Alfrey
Frank was one of the leaders of the vigilante band which killed Isaac Hall Jr. in 1868. See my article, “The Isaac Hall Murder Trial” for details.
I cannot find a death record for him. His gravestone, a double one with Jane, is inscribed F. L. Alfrey, March 6, 1839 - Jan 1918. I suspect the partial death date means that the stone was originally erected when Jane died, with Frank’s birthdate only, as is often done, and then his death date was added some time after his death, and by the time it was added, whoever ordered the change had forgotten the exact date.
I cannot find a death record for him. His gravestone, a double one with Jane, is inscribed F. L. Alfrey, March 6, 1839 - Jan 1918. I suspect the partial death date means that the stone was originally erected when Jane died, with Frank’s birthdate only, as is often done, and then his death date was added some time after his death, and by the time it was added, whoever ordered the change had forgotten the exact date.
Notes for Jane Elly Hall
Her death certificate (Vol. 5, #02316) records Jane Alfrey, age 73 years 11 months 13 days, born 20 Feb 1841 in Magoffin Co., Ky, died 7 Jan 1915 in Jeffersonville, Montgomery Co., married, father Isaa Hall, mother’s maiden name Annie Martin, both born in Virginia, cause of death typhoid fever, informant John F. Grooms, burial in Alfrey Grave yard, Round Co.
The place of birth is probably incorrect; there is no evidence that the Isaac Hall family was in Magoffin Co in the 1840’s.
The informant is Jane’s son-in-law, husband of Ida.
The place of birth is probably incorrect; there is no evidence that the Isaac Hall family was in Magoffin Co in the 1840’s.
The informant is Jane’s son-in-law, husband of Ida.
Notes for Franklin L. & Jane Elly (Family)
Rowan Co. marriage report for 1859 to the Kentucky state auditor records the marriage on 13 Jan 1859 of Franklin Alfrey, age 19, residence Rowan Co., born Fleming Co, to Jane Hall, age 16, residence Rowan Co., born Morgan Co.
Census
1860 census of Rowan Co., KY, Morehead, p. 36, family #264:
Franklin Alfrey, 21; Jane, 18; James A., 1/12.
1870 census of Morgan Co., Ky, Blair’s Mill, p. 381, lists as family #50:
Alfrey, Frank, 30, farmer; Jane, 27; James A., 10; Martha A., 8; Lilly E., 4; Alexr P., 3; Evert, 3; Samuel, 1/12, born May. All born in Ky.
1880 census of Rowan Co., KY, Pearce Prec. (#3), lists as family #185:
Frank Alfrey, 40; Jane, 38; James A., 20; Martha A., 17; Lillie E., 13; Everett, 12; Alexander, 12; William, 10; Isaac, 8; Ida B., 6; Levi, 4; Fistus, 2.
1900 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Pearce precinct, enumerated 1 June, lists on p. 1A as family #2:
Franklin Alfrey, 60, b. Mar 1839, Ky Ky Ky; Jane E., 58, b. Feb 1842, b. Ky WVa WVa, married 42 yrs, 14 children, 11 living; Levi, 24, b. Oct 1875; Festus F., 22, b. Dec 1877; Andy N., 19, b. July 1880; Florence, 12, b. Aug 1887. All children born Ky Ky Ky.
1910 census of Rowan Co., KY, Farmers prec., enumerated 28 April, lists on page 12B, family #220:
Alfrey, Franklin, 72, farmer, b. Ky Ky Ky; Jane, wife, 69, b. Ky Va Va; married 51 years, 13 children, 11 living.
Franklin Alfrey, 21; Jane, 18; James A., 1/12.
1870 census of Morgan Co., Ky, Blair’s Mill, p. 381, lists as family #50:
Alfrey, Frank, 30, farmer; Jane, 27; James A., 10; Martha A., 8; Lilly E., 4; Alexr P., 3; Evert, 3; Samuel, 1/12, born May. All born in Ky.
1880 census of Rowan Co., KY, Pearce Prec. (#3), lists as family #185:
Frank Alfrey, 40; Jane, 38; James A., 20; Martha A., 17; Lillie E., 13; Everett, 12; Alexander, 12; William, 10; Isaac, 8; Ida B., 6; Levi, 4; Fistus, 2.
1900 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Pearce precinct, enumerated 1 June, lists on p. 1A as family #2:
Franklin Alfrey, 60, b. Mar 1839, Ky Ky Ky; Jane E., 58, b. Feb 1842, b. Ky WVa WVa, married 42 yrs, 14 children, 11 living; Levi, 24, b. Oct 1875; Festus F., 22, b. Dec 1877; Andy N., 19, b. July 1880; Florence, 12, b. Aug 1887. All children born Ky Ky Ky.
1910 census of Rowan Co., KY, Farmers prec., enumerated 28 April, lists on page 12B, family #220:
Alfrey, Franklin, 72, farmer, b. Ky Ky Ky; Jane, wife, 69, b. Ky Va Va; married 51 years, 13 children, 11 living.
