Frank Noah Proffitt (1913–1965) was an influential Appalachian banjoist known for preserving and popularizing the song 'Tom Dooley.' Born in Tennessee and raised in North Carolina, he worked various jobs and crafted homemade instruments. A significant figure in folk music, he exchanged songs with collectors like Anne and Frank Warner, leading to recordings that showcased Appalachian traditional music. Proffitt's work contributed to the folk revival of the 1960s, inspiring future musicians and earning him posthumous recognition, including royalties from notable recordings of his songs.
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Meaning of the name - Frank
free, free man
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Frank Proffitt belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee, United States
Occupation: musicologist | banjoist | singer-songwriter
Children: 6
Employers: Carpenter | Spark plug factory | Farmer
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for June 1, 1913
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on June 1, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for June 1, 2026 |
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| Sun | 10 Gemini 34 | 11 Gemini 13 | 29 Virgo 4 |
| Moon | 2 Taurus 40 | 25 Sagittarius 51 | 19 Gemini 7 |
| Mercury | 10 Gemini 13 | 0 Cancer 22 | 4 Libra 3 |
| Venus | 0 Taurus 39 | 16 Cancer 14 | 25 Leo 14 |
| Mars | 18 Aries 38 | 10 Taurus 17 | 3 Cancer 47 |
| Jupiter | 16 Capricorn 24 | 24 Cancer 13 | 8 Capricorn 14 |
| Saturn | 8 Gemini 33 | 12 Aries 11 | 18 Gemini 48 |
| Uranus | 7 Aquarius 21 | 2 Gemini 7 | 3 Aquarius 45 |
| Neptune | 24 Cancer 7 | 4 Aries 4 | 27 Cancer 49 |
| Pluto | 29 Gemini 5 | 5 Aquarius 21 | 1 Cancer 8 |
| Rahu | 29 Pisces 41 | 4 Pisces 8 | 23 Pisces 42 |
| Ketu | 29 Virgo 41 | 4 Virgo 8 | 23 Virgo 42 |
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