Digby Courier Friday July 14 1911
DEATH OF JAMES FRANKLIN
Mr. James Franklin , son of the late Jesse Franklin , passed away peacefully at his home at Hill Grove , Saturday morning aged 67 years. He had been in failing health for six years but was only confined to his room for ten days during which time he suffered intensely and death came to him as a welcome release. He leaves three sons and one daughter. Harry B. of Digby; William H. of Boston; Miner J. of Hill Grove and Mrs James McElroy of Boston;also three sisters and one brother Mrs Alex Dillon of Digby ; Mrs Wm. Hunt of Acaciaville ; Mrs Edward Gleason of Marblehead and John Franklin of Acaciaville . All who knew him will sincerely regret the loss of one who lived among them an honest and upright life. The funeral which was largely attended took place Sunday afternoon with interment in Hill Grove cemetery , the services being conducted by Rev. Mr. Dixon pastor of St. Mary's Bay and Hill Grove Baptist Churches.