She married Joseph Alexander Franks in Rowan Co., NC 9-24-1835. She moved to Buncombe Co., NC in 1840. Sometime between 1840 and 1850 she and Alexander divorced but there are no records as that time period was burned in a fire at the courthouse. The couple are not found in the 1840 census and were probably moving from Rowan Co to Buncombe Co during the census taking.
Obituary -Asheville paper - Death of Mrs. Frank - Mrs. Barbara Frank, one of the best known residents of Asheville, died this morning at 1:45, at her home. Nom 278 College St. Heart disease was the cause of her death, which was rather sudden. Mrs. Frank was 76 years old and was greatly respected and beloved by all with whom she came in contact. She had lived in Buncombe county for about 50 years, 40 of which she has been in Asheville. She joined the Methodist church when young and was a faithful and consistent member of it. She was a member of the Central Methodist church, south, in this city. She had charge of the infant class in the Sunday school of that church for a number of years, and had under her teaching a large number of those who are now among Asheville's best business men. The funeral services will be conducted at her late residence by Rev GC Rankin, her pastor, tomorrow at 10 am. The interment will take place at Riverside cemetery.
Died - At her residence, 278 College street, this city, Wed morning, 18th inst., Mrs. Barbara Frank. She was born in Rowan county Jan 14, 1814; moved to Buncombe county in 1840, where she has since resided; was manager of the Wayside Hospital at this place during the war, and her ministrations to the sick and wounded can never be forgotten. She has been a consistent member of the ME Church South for more than 60 years. A son and four grand children survive her, with host of friends who sincerely mourn her death. Verily, a good woman has gone to her reward. Funeral services were held at residence Thurs morning at 10 o'clock.
Obituary -Asheville paper - Death of Mrs. Frank - Mrs. Barbara Frank, one of the best known residents of Asheville, died this morning at 1:45, at her home. Nom 278 College St. Heart disease was the cause of her death, which was rather sudden. Mrs. Frank was 76 years old and was greatly respected and beloved by all with whom she came in contact. She had lived in Buncombe county for about 50 years, 40 of which she has been in Asheville. She joined the Methodist church when young and was a faithful and consistent member of it. She was a member of the Central Methodist church, south, in this city. She had charge of the infant class in the Sunday school of that church for a number of years, and had under her teaching a large number of those who are now among Asheville's best business men. The funeral services will be conducted at her late residence by Rev GC Rankin, her pastor, tomorrow at 10 am. The interment will take place at Riverside cemetery.
Died - At her residence, 278 College street, this city, Wed morning, 18th inst., Mrs. Barbara Frank. She was born in Rowan county Jan 14, 1814; moved to Buncombe county in 1840, where she has since resided; was manager of the Wayside Hospital at this place during the war, and her ministrations to the sick and wounded can never be forgotten. She has been a consistent member of the ME Church South for more than 60 years. A son and four grand children survive her, with host of friends who sincerely mourn her death. Verily, a good woman has gone to her reward. Funeral services were held at residence Thurs morning at 10 o'clock.
She married Joseph Alexander Franks in Rowan Co., NC 9-24-1835. She moved to Buncombe Co., NC in 1840. Sometime between 1840 and 1850 she and Alexander divorced but there are no records as that time period was burned in a fire at the courthouse. The couple are not found in the 1840 census and were probably moving from Rowan Co to Buncombe Co during the census taking.
Obituary -Asheville paper - Death of Mrs. Frank - Mrs. Barbara Frank, one of the best known residents of Asheville, died this morning at 1:45, at her home. Nom 278 College St. Heart disease was the cause of her death, which was rather sudden. Mrs. Frank was 76 years old and was greatly respected and beloved by all with whom she came in contact. She had lived in Buncombe county for about 50 years, 40 of which she has been in Asheville. She joined the Methodist church when young and was a faithful and consistent member of it. She was a member of the Central Methodist church, south, in this city. She had charge of the infant class in the Sunday school of that church for a number of years, and had under her teaching a large number of those who are now among Asheville's best business men. The funeral services will be conducted at her late residence by Rev GC Rankin, her pastor, tomorrow at 10 am. The interment will take place at Riverside cemetery.
Died - At her residence, 278 College street, this city, Wed morning, 18th inst., Mrs. Barbara Frank. She was born in Rowan county Jan 14, 1814; moved to Buncombe county in 1840, where she has since resided; was manager of the Wayside Hospital at this place during the war, and her ministrations to the sick and wounded can never be forgotten. She has been a consistent member of the ME Church South for more than 60 years. A son and four grand children survive her, with host of friends who sincerely mourn her death. Verily, a good woman has gone to her reward. Funeral services were held at residence Thurs morning at 10 o'clock.
Obituary -Asheville paper - Death of Mrs. Frank - Mrs. Barbara Frank, one of the best known residents of Asheville, died this morning at 1:45, at her home. Nom 278 College St. Heart disease was the cause of her death, which was rather sudden. Mrs. Frank was 76 years old and was greatly respected and beloved by all with whom she came in contact. She had lived in Buncombe county for about 50 years, 40 of which she has been in Asheville. She joined the Methodist church when young and was a faithful and consistent member of it. She was a member of the Central Methodist church, south, in this city. She had charge of the infant class in the Sunday school of that church for a number of years, and had under her teaching a large number of those who are now among Asheville's best business men. The funeral services will be conducted at her late residence by Rev GC Rankin, her pastor, tomorrow at 10 am. The interment will take place at Riverside cemetery.
Died - At her residence, 278 College street, this city, Wed morning, 18th inst., Mrs. Barbara Frank. She was born in Rowan county Jan 14, 1814; moved to Buncombe county in 1840, where she has since resided; was manager of the Wayside Hospital at this place during the war, and her ministrations to the sick and wounded can never be forgotten. She has been a consistent member of the ME Church South for more than 60 years. A son and four grand children survive her, with host of friends who sincerely mourn her death. Verily, a good woman has gone to her reward. Funeral services were held at residence Thurs morning at 10 o'clock.
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