George F. Franklin
George F. Franklin | |
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| Born | February 1852 Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | 1901 (aged 48–49) Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, civic leader |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Clara B. Williams |
George F. Franklin (February 1852–1901) was a journalist and civic leader in Omaha, Nebraska, and Denver, Colorado. He owned and published two African-American newspapers, The Enterprise in Omaha, and The Denver Star (formerly The Statesman) in Denver. He was active in civil rights and was a member of the Nebraska branch of the National Afro-American League.