(My sincere thanks to David R. Heinz for the following information.)
Nancy A. Franks was born November 17, 1861, in Tennessee, the daughter of Frederick Marion Franks and Harriet Emeline Robbins.
Nancy married Marion F. Franks, who was probably related. Marion F. Franks was born in November 1844, in Tennessee.
Nancy and Marion began their family in Tennessee. About 1883-1884, they moved to Lauderdale County, Alabama. They probably moved at the same time that Nancy's brother Thomas Fredrick moved his family to Lauderdale County.
At this time we know nothing more about this family.
Children of Marion F. Franks and Nancy A. Franks
1. Emma Franks, b. Oct 1881, TN
2. Mack E. Franks, b. Nov 1882, TN
3. Armenta R. Franks, b. Sept 1884, Lauderdale Co, AL
4. Thomas M. Franks, b. Apr 1887, Lauderdale Co, AL
5. Levly V. Franks, b. Dec 1889, Lauderdale Co, AL
6. Marvin Franks, b. Dec 1894, Lauderdale Co, AL
7. Vester L. Franks, b. Feb 1896, Lauderdale Co, AL
8. Baby (Russ) Franks, b. Nov 1899, Lauderdale Co, AL; d. as infant