Historic Franklin Preservation Association
Annual Barbara Wohlstein Memorial Essay Competition
Purpose
The purpose of the essay competition is to encourage the youth in our
community to become aware of the rich heritage available to them. The essay competition is an incentive for
them to investigate and take an interest in their hometown. Finally, through exposure to our organization, it is
hoped they will avoid the "human error" of taking their community's architectural treasures for granted.
Incentives
*Monetary award: 1st place - $100; 2nd place - $75; 3rd place - $50
*Framed certificate with student's name and title of their essay
*Award ceremony May 13, 2015, 7:00 p.m. at DeBence Antique Music World, 1261 Liberty Street
*Possible school credit (check with your school)
Eligibility
*Ninth graders in public, private, cyber, charter schools, or home schooled
*Must be a resident of Franklin or Valley Grove School Districts
The Essay
You must select a notable citizen of Franklin and write an essay about their life. A list of citizens to select from
is available on HFPA's website at franklinpreservation.org. All citizens on this list are buried at the Franklin
Cemetery located on Rocky Grove Avenue near Rocky Grove High School. The essay should include as many
facts about this individual's life, focusing on what they contributed to the city of Franklin, what time period they
lived in Franklin, and any other details about their life that are pertinent and interesting. Then, complete your
essay by writing what you feel this individual's life was like, living in Franklin during the time period they did.
Also, if possible, please include a picture of the grave marker.
*The essay must be a minimum of 500 words but not more than 1,200 words. Make sure you give a count
of your words. Spelling, grammar, and presentation will be judged. Be sure to number your pages and
list your resources on a separate page. Include pictures!!
*BE CREATIVE!!! FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS IS VERY IMPORTANT SO PLEASE MAKE
SURE YOU READ THE REQUIREMENTS VERY CAREFULLY!!!
Attach a copy of the completed application to your essay and mail it to: HFPA, P. O. Box 866, Franklin, PA
16323 on or before Friday, April 24, 2015. If you have questions or need to make arrangements to deliver your
application in person, please contact Tammy Bell at 374-4398.
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APPLICATION
Student's Name_______________________________________Telephone Number_________________
Parent or Guardian's Name_________________________________________Date__________________
Name of School________________Do you understand the eligibility requirements? _________________
Signature of Parent or Teacher____________________________________________________________
List of Franklin Cemetery people for the 9th grade essay competition
A 12
McLAURIN, John J. 1841 – 1923
A 28
GROSSMAN, Philip 1835 – 1917
A 37
BREDIN, Maj. James M. 1828 – 1884
A 39
WILSON, John Adams 1851 – 1923
AA 179
BOWEN, Frank Joseph 1956 – 1983
B- 51
HEYDRICK, Christopher H. 1830 - 1914
B 57
B 77
C 20
C 40
C5
CC 316
CC 327
CC 350 N1
CC 350 N1
D 25
D 25
D6
G 14
H 13 & 14
BLEAKLEY, James 1820 – 1889
WILEY, John A. 1843 – 1909
ENGLESKIRGER, Phil 1850 - 1932
EATON, Rev. S.J.M. 1820 – 1889
RAYMOND, Aaron W.
1801 – 1890
CRISWELL, George S. 1850 – 1928
LAMBROS, George
1865 – 1949
MULLINS, Elizabeth 1867 - 1958
MULLINS, William 1860 – 1917
LAMBERTON, Robert 1809 – 1848
LAMBERTON, Robert 1885 – 1923
DODD, S.C.T. 1836 – 1907
FASSETT, Col. Lewis H.
1832 – 1911
KENNERDELL, Richard 1817 – 1878
H 11 & 12
PLUMER, Arnold A.
1839 – 1904
H 15
WACHTEL, Moses 1843 – 1922
H 21
PHIPPS, Cyrus
1845 - 1932
H 22
PARKER, George W. 1817 – 1889
H 23
H 24
H 26
H5
HH 8
J 100
K 53 & 54
K 68
McCALMONT, Alexander 1849 - 1911
McCALMONT, Alfred B. 1825 – 1874
MITCHELL, John L. 1826 - 1898
MACKEY, Charles William 1840 – 1917
DANIELS, Susan 1957 – 1997
NICOLS, Alonzo “Grassy”
1865 – 1918
CAMPBELL, James T. 1845 – 1931
BORLAND, James B.
1861 – 1939
Mitchell
Mausoleum
MITCHELL, Foster W.
d. 1926
Smith
Circle
SMITH, James 1839 – 1906
X 103
X 135
X 135
X103
FELDMAN, George W. 1877 – 1945
RICKARDS, Col. William 1824 – 1900
RICKARDS, Eliza Agnes 1830 – 1923
FELDMAN, Margaret
she might be buried next to or near George
Feldman.