Notes:
Data source is Constance Spotts Fernandez. E-mail pigcrafts@hotmail.com
Highly possible match for John A Franke's family. Listed on the 1880 census in Millersburg Borough, Dauphin Co., PA living with his parents and siblings: Cushing E., William B., Joesph R., Mary C., and Benjamin W. He was 6 and attended school. (Roll 1124 Bk1 pg 178b)
Listed on the 1900 census in Millersburg, Dauphin Co, PA living with his wife and children: Helen, Berkley, and Karl. He was 25 and had been married for 4 years. He and his parents were from PA. He work as a telegraph operator for a steam Railroad. He rented his house. He could read and write.
"J.A. Franke, of this place, was present at a telegraph operator's banquet at Williamsport last Thursday, Dec 7, evening. "[Millersburg Sentinel, Dec 15, 1905]
"John A Frank has moved his family and household goods from Pine street to the Frank property on Union St." (Millersburg Sentinel, Mar 2, 1906)
"The 8-hour term is now in vogue at the telegraph tower at the junction. The first trick from 7am to 3pm is full by John Franke...[Millersburg Sentinel, Feb 21, 1908]
"Charles Frank is having a two-story addition erected to his tenant house on union Street, for a kitchen and bath room. The dwelling is occupied by telegraph operator John Franke and family" (Millersburg Sentinel, Apr 30, 1909)
Listed on the 1910 census in Millersburg, Dauphin Co, PA living on Union Street with his wife and children: Helen C., Berkley J., Karl H., Sarah E., Ruth F., Hazel E. He was 35 and had been married for 10 years. He and his parents were from PA. He work as an operator for a steam Railroad. He rented his house. He could read and write.
Listed on the 1920 census in Millersburg, 1st ward, Dauphin Co, PA living at 350 Union Street with his wife and children: Helen C., John B., Harry K., Sarah E., Florence R., Hazel E, Cynthia L., and Jeanne L. He was 45 and rented his house. He worked as a telegraph operator for a telegraph company. Obviously he could read and write and knew Morse code.
"John A Franke donated $5.00 to the local hospital fund."[ Millersburg Sentinel, Jan 20, 1920]
"Mrs J Sweisfort, of Dansville, and her daughter, Mrs. Thomas O'Donnel of Midland, spent last Thursday here with the former's sons C.E and J.A. Franke." [Millersburg Sentinel, Apr 2, 1920]
"In New Home. John A. Franke and family have taken up their residence in their new home on Union Street, which they recently purchased from William Douden. Mr and Mrs J H Beachler have moved into the Romberger property, just vacated by Franke family." [Millersburg Sentinel, Oct 8, 1920]
Listed on the 1930 census in Millersburg, 1st ward, Dauphin Co, PA living on Union Street with his wife and daughters: Jeanne L. and Cynthia L. Mattes. He was 55 and was 21 when he married Florence. He owned his house which was valued at $5000. The family owned a radio set. He worked as operator for the railroad. He was employed at the time of the census and was not a veteran. He was able to read and write.