“Frank W. Stanton, a Franklin Methodist Minister, built this Greek Manor house in 1923. He and his wife Georgia are buried at the Franklin Mausoleum in Woodhill Cemetery. The Stantons sold it to the Meeker family. Fred Farmer and Marjorie Meeker were married here in the 1940’s.
The Meekers sold it to Dr. John and Dorothy Sharts who lived here about 53 years.
We bought this home in 1999 and are enjoying every aspect of it.”
May we share the words of the orginal owner Mr. Stanton."In this Holy, Happy christmas time unable to send you any richer gift, I break for you the alabaster box of my heart's affection, and send you herewith the fragrance of my good wishes. "An ancient legend relates that when Jesus walked upon the earth, floweres sprang up in His pathway". May it be so in your heart and in your dewlling. My best wish for you is that Christ may walk with you as your Savior and Friend, teaching you the secret of Life, the worth of Love, the finess of Friendship, and the joy of service. May the words of the angelic choir, "On earth peace, good will toward men," be your inspiration this Merry Christmas. Tide."
Card created especially for the Christmas 2005 Franklin Ohio Historical Home tour. By Ann Buckingham.
Joy Austin Wilson
17 Mar 2006
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Joy Austin Wilson
17 Mar 2006
Caleb Wilson ( Jim and Joy Austin Wilson's grandson) ringing the Bicentennial Bell. His father,Chris Wilson ( Jim and Joy Austin's son) helping him. COSI was here for the kids .It was a fun day. COSI- Columbus, Ohio is among the country's most highly respected science centers. http://www.cosi.org/
The talent show, featuring acts by local residents, was emceed by Shannon Stewart, a finalist in the UPN show “America’s Next Top Model Chris Wilson who attended Franklin High School and is now living in Chicago is one of the inventors of the Push-2-talkPhone
Joy Austin Wilson
17 Mar 2006
Caitlyn, Ben and Nick Wilson (Grandparents Jim and Joy Austin Wilson) and Erick Hinn. Erick is busy working on the mural's in Franklin. It will take three years to finish all thirteen of them. We are honored to have him here in Franklin. Erick is from Franklin Ohio.
Joy Austin Wilson
17 Mar 2006
John Walker
4 May 2005
Eleaha Suzette Wilson Robinson at the Franklin Ohio Train Station.( Jim and Joy Austin Wilson's daughter) The Train Station is a Franklin, Ohio Landmark
Joy Austin Wilson
17 Mar 2006