On 21 April 1830, William H. Frank witnessed a deed of trust between Benjamin Boughan of the first part, Henry H. Boughan of the second part, and John Boughan of the third part, all of the County of Essex. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 43, pages 174–175.]

On 13 and/or 14 November 1834, William H. Frank purchased property at the sale of the estate of Major Arthur L. Barnes. [Essex County, Virignia, Will Book 24, pages 12–20.]

William H. Frank is listed as the father of Mildred H. Frank in her marriage to Ross A. Cauthorn. [Essex County, Virginia, Marriage Register 1, page 9.]