Lumley Franklin (abt. 1808 - 1873)

Born about 1808 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England

Ancestors

Died 3 Aug 1873 at about age 65 in San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States

Biography

Lumley Franklin is/was a significant British Columbian.

Lumley Franklin is Notable.

Lumley Franklin (1808* – 3 August 1873) was the 2nd mayor of Victoria, British Columbia. He was born in Liverpool, England, the son of a successful banker. Lumley emigrated from London to New York City in 1845 to establish his career in the U.S. He was a successful business man before he moved to San Francisco in 1854 to join his brothers Edward and Selim during the California Gold Rush. Lumley's cousins, Maurice and Lewis Franklin, had already left San Francisco to establish the Franklin House in San Diego, but frequently visited San Francisco.

• Dictionary of Canadian Biography lists his birthdate as circa 1820.

Sources

See also:

• Smith, Dorothy Blakey, “FRANKLIN, LUMLEY.” Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Volume 10, Toronto: University of Toronto/Université Laval (2003), Revised 1972, Accessed January 17, 2022.

See also:

• Wikipedia: Lumley Franklin
• Wikidata: Item Q16065460, en:Wikipedia