Franklin was the son of unknown parents. The date and place of his birth have not been found.
He had two marriages/partners. His first wife was Patricia Jensen, who he married in ABT 1961. The place has not been found. Their two known children were Christine (?-?) and Joseph (?-?).
His second wife was Charlotte Leustek, who he married in ABT 1976. The place has not been found. They had no known children.