The 1841 census for Great Waltham shows the following:-
John Franklin aged 50, an ag lab who was born in Essex
Sarah Franklin, his wife aged 40 who was born in Essex
Joseph Franklin his son aged 20 a shoe m. who was born in Essex.
John Franklin died 7 September 1843 aged 55, and was buried on 11 September 1843 in Great Waltham. He died of delerium tremors and the death was registered by Sarah Franklin ( his wife? ) who was present at the death.