Background
Calkins, Franklin Welles was born on June 5, 1857 in Iowa Company, Wisconsin, United States. Son of John Franklin and Abigail (Welles) Calkins.
Calkins, Franklin Welles was born on June 5, 1857 in Iowa Company, Wisconsin, United States. Son of John Franklin and Abigail (Welles) Calkins.
Descendant Sir Jean Carmont Calquens, granted estate in Wales, 1066. Unmarried.
Was lawyer, contractor in railway building, real estate broker and ranchman. Early explorer Black Hills country. Familiar with a number of Indian tongues and with animal and bird life of plains and mountains.