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Claude
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Claude
C. France was born on Aug. 10, 1875 in Wood County, OH, the son of John
C. and Rhoda (Van Horn) France.
Claude married Myrtle Bidlack (1877- ? ). Their children were Glenn France, Cloyce France, Delores France and George France.
Their wedding portrait photograph, seen here, was taken at Gusler Photo Company in Continental.
The
baby photo seen here shows eldest son Glenn.
Circa 1900, the Frances resided in Findlay, Hancock County, OH, at 113 Morse Street.
In the summers, son George worked in the restaurant owned by his uncle Forest 'Faye' France in Continental, Putnam County, OH.
Old colorized postcard of Continental's Main Street, looking south
Later, by the 1930s or '40s, the Frances had moved to Marion, IN.
Claude died in Shawnee Mission, KS in April 1965.
Son George passed away in Phoenix in 1994.
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