Frances,

Could you provide an approximate birth year for Houston, his wife, and/or children. In addition, would you happen to know the aunt's married name? I am presently working with a substantial number of folks pursuing the MONK surname in Texas, and, unless your Houston Franklin's family arrived in Texas via a route different from those of most of the other TX families, then it would seem reasonable that we might make some headway in identifying your grandfather's forebears. Please contact me at jdmonk@hotmail.com

Regards,
Jim