Frank, John Warren (1834-1923)
In Recognition For: Service to the Town of Gray
At the age of 20, John Warren Frank (12 Jun 1834 - 30 Dec 1923) went to Nevada where he worked in lumber. He returned to Gray in 1858 and took up farming. He enlisted in the Civil War and served in Company C of the 25th Maine Regiment. He was an agent for Walter A. Wood, a farm machinery company. He served as Selectman several times. He was in charge of the construction of Stimson Memorial Hall and was one of its trustees.
Sponsor: Gray Historical Society
Added: 25 Jan 2011
Note: The Town of Gray has John W. Frank’s death record dated Dec 30, 1923 in Gray. He was 89. His parents were Alpheus Frank & Naomi Stimson. [Born c. 1834]. Burial at Gray Village Cemetery; Find a Grave Memorial # 59529897.