John Franklin
MOULTON
Parents & Family of John Franklin MOULTON
Explore parents, grandparents, spouses, children, and the family connections surrounding John Franklin MOULTON.
Born: 23 December 1849 in Wellington, Lorain, Ohio, USA
John Franklin MOULTON died 3 January 1908
Details of the family tree of John appear below.
Add a life event, census record, military record, obituary, achievement, or photograph for John Franklin MOULTON.
Life & Records
Photos, life events, and historical records for John Franklin MOULTON.
Records about John Franklin MOULTON and family appear alongside historical events from the same years. Each item is labeled so you can quickly tell family records from historical context.
Birth — 184923 December 1849
Wellington, Lorain, Ohio, USA
J. Franklin Moulton was born December 23rd, 1849, in Wellington, Lorain County, Ohio. He was the youngest of the eleven children of Freeman Moulton. He has traveled extensively in the West, having passed thirty-five years on the praries of Iowa and in the Rocky Mountains. At nineteen years of age he traveled overland from Ohio to Californ1a. His business has led him from lumber camp to gold mine, and from gold mine to cattle-ranch. Mr. Moulton distinguished himself from time to time in Indian warfare, having many ex citing conflicts with members of the Sioux and Cheyenne tribes. He has done good work in suppressing cattle thieving, which was extensively carried on in the West, in early days.
Mr. Moulton was married in 1877, a Kansas lady and two daughters came to bless his home. He now resides in Denver, Colorado, where he is a successful and respected citizen.
He is a descendant of Robert of the ninth generation.
Title Moulton Annals
Author Henry William...Read full story
1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.
1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)
First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented
In 1906, Reginald Fessenden made the first AM radio broadcast on December 24th. This event marked a significant advancement in radio technology, paving the way for the modern broadcasting industry.Record added: 7/14/2016 8:46:36 AM
Last updated: 3/20/2025 1:53:07 PM
Explore John Franklin MOULTON's Family & History
View charts and other tools for this ancestor and family.
Not the ancestor you were looking for?
Search for another person or explore genealogy by place.
Search for a Person by Name
Enter as much of the name as you know.
Search by Place
Continue Researching John Moulton
Search other genealogy websites using this ancestor's known name, dates, and places.
Sign in to open targeted searches for this ancestor on Find a Grave, FamilySearch, and other collections.
New to GreenerPasture? Joining is free.Gifts & Resources Related to Wellington, Lorain, Ohio
Explore local-history books, genealogy resources, and gifts connected with this ancestor's birthplace and family-history research.
Genealogy Gifts from Our Shop
Browse a few family-history favorites, or visit the shop to see the full collection.
Grandma's Memories Hardcover Journal
Genealogy Humor Coffee Mug
Ask Me About My Ancestors Luggage Tag
Genealogy Definition Car Magnet
Questions, Corrections & New Information
Ask a question or share a correction, source, or new detail about John Franklin MOULTON.
When possible, include names, dates, places, and sources so the information is easier to verify.