Background
Franklin, Wirt was born on March 22, 1883 in Richmond, Missouri, United States. Son of John H. and Irene (Hudgins) Franklin.
Franklin, Wirt was born on March 22, 1883 in Richmond, Missouri, United States. Son of John H. and Irene (Hudgins) Franklin.
Graduated from the high school, Lacon, Illinois, 1900. Law student Columbian (now George Washington University.
Stenographer of Commission to Five Civilized Tribes, Muskogee, Indian Territory, 1902-1904. Law clerk, 1904-1905. Admitted to Oklahoma bar, 1906, and practiced at Ardmore, 1906-1913.
One of discoverers of Healdton oil field, 1913. Engaged oil production, 1913. Member Franklin, Aston & Fair, oil producers.
Director production and director in charge, District 2, Chicago, Office of Petroleum Administration for War, 1941-1943. Deputy field assistant to deputy petroleum administrator, 1943-1944. President Indiana Petroleum Association of America, 1929-1935.
Republican candidate for United States Senate from Oklahoma, 1932, delegate to Republican National Convs., 1932, 36, member Resolutions Committee, 1932.
Member Franklin, Aston & Fair, oil producers. Director production and director in charge, District 2, Chicago, Office of Petroleum Administration for War, 1941-1943. Mason (32°. K.T.).; Clubs: Dornick Hills Country, Rod and Gun (Ardmore).
Married Mary Cecile Collyer, August 5, 1902 (divorced 1922).; married second, Virginia Doss, June 29, 1923 (died 1937).; married 3d, Anna Witherspoon, November 28, 1939.
Children: Chester Alexander, Priscilla.