Franks family photos from the past

 

On our last trip to Arkansas,  I took a picture of these photos of Uncle Bo and Aunt Dolores. These were photos of the original paintings by Dolores Franks, as noted on the back of each photo.  Jesse Gibson Franks, who we knew as Uncle Bo Franks, was the brother of  Cindy's grandmother, Mildred Franks Baggett. This painting was based on an old photo circa June 1969 when he received his Doctor of Education degree from Ball State University in Muncie IN.

The 2nd photo is from  a self portrait of Dolores, the original is a 12x18 acrylic painted from a photo at their wedding reception on March 3, 1973 in Taichung, Taiwan.  

Old Family Photos from Arkansas

 Photo from 1945 (as noted on the back of picture) 

"Aunt Phenie" Josephine (Franks) Stahl 

and her husband Aubrey E Stahl.

She was Mildred (Franks) Baggett's sister 

We spent time in AR last week and so glad 

that her daughter Peggy Granderson 

shared this photo with us 

Memories from the 1970's in the Baggett family

Aunt Jo Ann sent a photo from the early 1970's   

Cindy is in front row center and Aunt Robbie and Jo Ann to her right

Mam-ma (Mildred) Baggett is standing , first person to the right 

Others we recognize include Carl Baggett (first person front row) 

Cousin Gertrude and some of her kin  

Mam-ma still holds a special place in our heart

"Mam-ma Baggett" 

Mildred Lorena Franks Baggett, was born on January 22 1914, 105 years ago.  We still have fond memories of her. She impacted her granddaughter, my wife, and many others in the family I am sure.  Looking forward to seeing her again someday!  

The picture at left is of a song from the Civil War era titled "Lorena" (her middle name).   We made this plaque for a gift for her shortly after we were married.  

It hangs in our home on the wall today, 
along with the picture of Mam-ma below.

 

Memories of a great father

Memories of a great father...

Thankful for J.L.Baggett, Jr who had such a great and lasting influence on his daughter 

Cindy (my wife) 

This photo is from 1977 

on the Galveston Ferry with 

his son and mother - 

Carl and Mildred(Mam ma)

The Baggett Men (1959 photo)

The Baggett men - Joe Layton Sr with his sons,  J. L. Jr, Ralph, Kelsea, David and Leslie from a photo taken in 1959.   Mildred (Mam-Ma) in front of the porch.  

A four generation photo from the past

Four generations (photo from Sept 1954) 

Cindy on her dad's lap - Joel Layton (J.L.) Baggett, Jr. 

Mildred (Mam-ma) Lorena Franks Baggett (left) 

Josie Viola Kindrick Franks (great-grandmother)

Remembering Mam-Ma Baggett this week!

Mildred Baggett was born 100 years ago, January  22, 1914.  She was called "Mam-Ma Baggett" by everyone who knew her, including the preacher. 

To remember her this week, Cindy cooked Mam-Ma Baggett's special spaghetti recipe for us to enjoy!

IRISH-ITALIAN SPAGHETTI

1 chopped onion
2 Tablesp olive oil
1 lb ground beef
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp tobasco sauce
1/4 tsp black pepper
dash red pepper
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 can condensed tomato soup
1 8 oz. package of spaghetti 

Directions: Cook onion in hot oil until golden.  Add meat and seasonings;  brown slightly; cover and let simmer 10 minutes.  Add soups, cover and let simmer 45 minutes. 
Cook spaghetti in boiling, salted water until tender.  Drain and rinse with hot water. 
Arrange on a hot platter or plate and pour sauce over spaghetti.  Serves 4-6

Great Memories!

                                                                                                                 

A favorite photo 
from the past - 
riding the Galveston 
Ferry in 1977

with Carl, JL and 
Mam-Ma Baggett.

Mam-Ma was born 
on Jan 22, 1914 
(100 years ago) 

and died on Jan 26, 1999.

J.L. was born on 
Dec 24, 1931 
and died Nov 5, 2002.

                          




In memory of Mam-Ma (Mildred) Baggett and Cindy's dad J.L. Baggett, Jr.

A rare photo of Mamaw and Punkin

We recently acquired this 

photo of a young 

Mildred and J L Baggett, Sr. 

or as my wife would call them 

"Mamaw and Punkin". 

Tracing the family history of Cindy's dad's ancestors

We recently found and scanned a copy of an old photo of Jesse Clint Kendrick, who was born on July 29, 1859 at Hot Springs, AR. He died at the young age of 52 on Feb. 10, 1912 and is buried at Bear, AR.

Jesse Clint Kendrick was Cindy's Great-Great Grandfather on her father's side of the family. Her grandmother's brother Jesse Gibson (Uncle Bo) Franks was named after Mr. Kendrick. Cindy's Uncle Kelsea Kindrick Baggett was also named for him.  (some of the family spell Kendrick with an "e" and some spell Kindrick with and "i")

Jesse Kendrick of Hot Springs, AR was married to Mary Catherine Monk (born March 30, 1867) of Pine Bluff, AR. One of their daughters, Josie Viola Kendrick, would grow up to marry Zack Atlas Franks.  The Franks had five children:  Marion Atlas (born Dec. 31, 1912), Mildred Lorena (born Jan. 22, 1914), Elsie Eleanora (born July, 10 1917), Olive Josephine (born Jan. 17, 1920) and Jesse Gibson Franks (born Dec. 22, 1924).  

Mildred Lorena Franks would marry Joel Layton Baggett, Sr. (Cindy's grandparents)  on Feb. 9th, 1931.  Mildred (Mam-ma) and Joe (Punkin) had six children: Joel Layton, Jr., Ralph Morris, Kelsea Kindrick, Robbie Kay, Loren David, and Leslie Mark Baggett.   ***Picture above taken in the late 1950's***

Joel Layton Baggett, Jr. would marry Winnifred Marie Richardson on Feb. 28, 1953 and have four children: Cynthia Lee (born Jan. 31, 1954), Samuel Hardy (born June 21, 1958), John Dale (born April 20, 1960) and Carl Layton (born Aug. 15, 1978). 

"Mam-Ma" Baggett (Jan. 22, 1914 - Jan. 26, 1999)

Our beloved "Mam-Ma," Mildred Lorena Franks Baggett, was born January 22, 1914 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. She married into the Baggett clan on February 9, 1931, in Rison, Arkansas. She was a godly wife and mother and put her life into raising her family of one daughter and five sons. She died in January, 1999 at the age of 85. We miss her very much, but look forward to seeing her again in Heaven.