Franklin BUCKMAN, son of Zenas and Mary (WORTHINGTON) BUCKMAN, was born October 9, 1823, and when a child was taken by his aunt, Margaret WORTHINGTON, who lived in Warwick township, where he remained until reaching his eighteenth year. He then began to work for farmers, and after three years became a tenant farmer. In 1857 he purchased the farm which has since been his home. He also owns two other farms in Upper Makefield township, where he is one of the leading citizens. He affiliates with Newtown Lodge, No. 225, F. and A. M., and is a Republican in politics. He is a member of the Society of Friends. Mr. BUCKMAN married in 1845 Martha, daughter of Joseph HAMPTON, of Buckingham township, and the following children have been born to them: Edward H., who resides in Wrightstown township; Joseph, deceased; Walter, who lives in Upper Makefield; E. Smith, who is also a resident of Upper Makefield; Anna, who is the wife of Lemuel HENDRYCKS; Mary, who married Wilbert TREGO, of Upper Makefield; Frank, who lives in Kansas; Sallie, who is the wife of John F. ADAMS, of New York state; Benjamin, deceased; Richard J., and Henry H. BUCKMAN.