Franklin E. Welker
ID # 8194, (1872-1968)
| Birth | Franklin E. Welker was born on 10 August 1872 at Shakespeare, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co.. |
| Marriage | He married Veronika Feick, daughter of John Feick and Margaretha Schaefer, on 12 March 1895 at Ayton, Normanby Twp., Grey Co.. Mrge reg. 004475-95 Normanby, Grey Co. Franklin Welker, 22, bachelor, farmer, Evangelical Association. Born Shakespeare, Ont., residing Gowanstown, Perth Co. Parents Charles and Elizabeth Welker. Fanny Feick, 20(?), spinster, Evangelical Association. Born Normanby, residing Ayton. Parents John and Maggie Feick. Witnesses Frederick Dietrich and Mrs. Frederick Dietrich, both of Ayton. On March 12th, 1895, at Ayton, by J. H. Grenzebach (or similar). Fanny's age is somewhat obscured. It would appear to be 20 or 21. There is a note at the bottom of the form indicating that she married with her parents permission. See notes for Veronika that confirm that Fanny is actually Veronika. |
| Death | He died in 1968. |
| Burial | He was buried at Evangelical United Brethren Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Ontario. |
| Note | Franklin's date of birth, August 10, 1872, is taken from the 1901 census. |
| Last Edited | 23 Aug 2020 |