Lester C. Franklin

Lester Cicero Franklin (July 28, 1886 - February 18, 1953) was an American lawyer and Democratic politician. He was a member of the Mississippi State Senate, from the 34th district, from 1916 to 1920.

Early life Lester Cicero Franklin was born on July 28, 1886, in Eupora, Mississippi. He was the son of Cicero Howard Franklin and Mary (Riddle) Franklin. Franklin attended the public schools of Choctaw County, Mississippi, and graduated from Bennett Academy with literary and oratory honors. Franklin ran for the office of Governor of Mississippi for the first time in 1923, and was unsuccessful.

Personal life Franklin was a member of the Baptist Church, and was a Freemason, Woodman of the World, Knight of Pythias, and member of the Order of Owls. He married Eulalie Frances Rogers in 1911, and they had two sons, named Lester Cicero Jr. and Benjamin Rogers. Franklin died on the morning of February 18, 1953, at his home in Jackson, Mississippi.