The year was 1947, the place: Warsaw High School, where someone tapped Patsy on the shoulder and asked, "this boy needs help with his math, can you help?" She did, sort of, and they've been adding and multiplying ever since. So with Patsy in a fuschia suit and George Franklin Jr. as witness, on October 6, 1948, they were married in LaPlata, Maryland. In a few days he went back to the USS Fresno and she to Miss Claude's typing class. After graduation in 1949 and Navy discharge in 1950, they resided a short while in Warsaw, Virginia, then moved to Haynesville, Virginia where they have stayed planted. 1951 brought forth their first born, Gloria, followed in 1953 by their only son, David. 1961 produced Janice, quickly followed by Lisa in 1963. In 1969, Patsy's ulcer turned out to be yet another daughter, Amy. John owned and operated an electronics business for nearly forty years and Pat was Postmaster for twenty-nine years. They have enjoyed working in the Rescue Squad, camping, boating, music and many travels, and since retirement they have been involved with volunteering and teaching. Both are very active in their church, each holding several positions. In addition, they have been blessed with seventeen grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren and one great step-grandchild.