Sarah Ellen Francy was my father's grandmother. Are you related to the Francys? Would like to exchange info if you want. The David Francy in Illinois census married to an Ann Holland was indeed Sarah's father. I have a copy of the lawsuit her husband filed against David for alienation of affections. Seems they met at the St Louis Worlds Fair in 1904. His first wife was Martha Campbell and they lived near Dixon, Mo, Pulaski Cty, Mo. I was having trouble finding information on Sarah Ellen's sisters. Her brother William Francy was married to Isabelle Morris and they moved to Oklahoma because she was part American Indian. Sarah Ellen married James Monroe McKnolly and had a large family. Her daughter Cora McKnolly was my grandmother.
I found Sarah Ellen's sister Mollie's husband and 2 sons just last night. She married a James M Stokes and they lived in Hancock, Mo, Pulaski Cty. Most of the family are buried in the Fairview Cem. near Dixon, Mo. Looking foward to hearing from you.
Jane Helms