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Frank Rhodes

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Frank Rhodes

Birth
Cattaraugus County, New York, USA
Death
23 Nov 1934 (aged 80)
Berrien County, Michigan, USA
Burial
Jackson Township, Monroe County, Ohio, USA Add to Map
Plot
Far southwestern section of cemetery, not quite to the end, monument easy to spot. Directly south of this headstone are the markers for two young grandsons.
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Obit published:
The Herald-Palladium
Benton Harbor, Michigan
24 Nov 1934, Sat • Page 3

Son of G. Sidney Rhodes and Sarah Backus. Sarah Backus Rhodes being the daughter of James and Abigail Backus (both of Saratoga, New York per 1855 Coldspring, Cattaraugus, New York State Census)

(Angeline Altenburg is 2nd wife of G. Sidney Rhodes and Frank's step mother).

Married Anna Shaw in Pennsylvania about 1877.

Children of Frank and Annie (Shaw) Rhodes:
1. George Shaw Rhodes (m Esta Inez Reagan)
2. Hattie Belle Rhodes (m Lynn William Case)
3. Ewing Brumfield Rhodes (m Helen F. Moran).

For mother and grandparents please refer to: 1855 Cold Spring, Cattaraugus, New York census.

Franklin (Frank)(age 11 months) and his brother Wesley (John Wesley) (age 2 years) are living with their mother Sarah (Backus) Rhodes and her parents, James and Abbie Backus. Wesley's birthplace is listed as Pennsylvania and young Franklin's birthplace is listed as Cattaraugus, County, New York.

Frank Rhodes married a second time to Ora Boston on July 26, 1907. Ora died of tuberculosis on 18 July 18, 1916 Hannibal, Monroe, Ohio. Frank and Ora had no known children.

Other: Franks death certificate lists his mother's maiden name as Backus.

New information is welcome.
Obit published:
The Herald-Palladium
Benton Harbor, Michigan
24 Nov 1934, Sat • Page 3

Son of G. Sidney Rhodes and Sarah Backus. Sarah Backus Rhodes being the daughter of James and Abigail Backus (both of Saratoga, New York per 1855 Coldspring, Cattaraugus, New York State Census)

(Angeline Altenburg is 2nd wife of G. Sidney Rhodes and Frank's step mother).

Married Anna Shaw in Pennsylvania about 1877.

Children of Frank and Annie (Shaw) Rhodes:
1. George Shaw Rhodes (m Esta Inez Reagan)
2. Hattie Belle Rhodes (m Lynn William Case)
3. Ewing Brumfield Rhodes (m Helen F. Moran).

For mother and grandparents please refer to: 1855 Cold Spring, Cattaraugus, New York census.

Franklin (Frank)(age 11 months) and his brother Wesley (John Wesley) (age 2 years) are living with their mother Sarah (Backus) Rhodes and her parents, James and Abbie Backus. Wesley's birthplace is listed as Pennsylvania and young Franklin's birthplace is listed as Cattaraugus, County, New York.

Frank Rhodes married a second time to Ora Boston on July 26, 1907. Ora died of tuberculosis on 18 July 18, 1916 Hannibal, Monroe, Ohio. Frank and Ora had no known children.

Other: Franks death certificate lists his mother's maiden name as Backus.

New information is welcome.


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  • Created by: juki
  • Added: Jan 10, 2013
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103396139/frank-rhodes: accessed ), memorial page for Frank Rhodes (22 Jun 1854–23 Nov 1934), Find a Grave Memorial ID 103396139, citing Witten Cemetery, Jackson Township, Monroe County, Ohio, USA; Maintained by juki (contributor 47270559).