Alabama Genealogy

Franklin County Alabama History and Profile:

Franklin County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. Its name is in honor of Benjamin Franklin, famous statesman, scientist, and printer. As of the 2006 census estimates, the population was 30,847. Its county seat is Russellville and it is a dry county.

Franklin County was established on February 6, 1818.

Colbert County was originally established on February 6, 1867 after it split from Franklin County over political issues after the American Civil War. It was abolished eight months later by an Alabama constitutional convention and then reestablished on February 24, 1870.

Many musicians and songwriters are from Franklin County including Billy Sherrill,Tammy Wynette,Ricky Pierce,Eddie Martin,Kerry Gilbert,and many others.

Source: Wikipedia

Cities and Towns of Franklin County, Alabama:

* Belgreen
* Hodges
* Phil Campbell
* Red Bay
* Russellville
* Vina

Franklin County Government

Franklin County Alabama Government – Official Site

Haleyville Public Library
913 20th Street
Haleyville, AL 35565

Weatherford Public Library
307 4th Avenue S
Red Bay, AL 35582

Franklin County Historic Places

Alabama Iron Works
Overton Farm

Franklin County Genealogy Resources

Franklin County Alabama GenWeb Project Site

Franklin County Alabama GenWeb Archives

Franklin County Genealogy page at KindredTrails

Tennessee Valley Genealogical Society
P. O. Box 1568
Huntsville, AL 35807

Vital Records

Franklin County Clerk
P.O. Box 1028
Russellville, AL 35653-1028
Phone: (256) 332-8850
Fax: (256) 332-8855

If you are outside the state of Alabama and are looking to request copies of vital records you must contact the statewide office of vital records:

Alabama Vital Records
P.O. Box 5625
Montgomery, AL 36103-5625
(334) 206-5418
Fax: (334) 262-9563

You can also call (334) 206-5418

There were no birth certificates prior to 1908, some counties may have recorded births in a ledger however. One way to search this centrally is by contacting:

Department of Archives and History
624 Washington Ave
Montgomery, AL 36130
(334) 242-4363

Birth and Death Records have been recorded in Alabama since 1908, Marriage Records since August 1936 and Divorces since 1950.

Census

1850 Federal Census Index

1850 Federal Census Transcription – Agricultural and Manufacturing Schedule

Tax Records

Cemeteries

USGS listing of Cemeteries in Franklin County

Franklin County Cemetery Transcriptions
Cemetery Transcriptions (Although both are usgenweb this seems a slightly different listing.)

Query Forums

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News Related to Franklin County, AL

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Franklin County man charged in 2011 death of 3-month-old son – al.com (blog)

Franklin County man charged in 2011 death of 3-month-old son al.com (blog) RUSSELLVILLE, Alabama — A father in Franklin County has been charged with capital murder in connection to the death of his 3-month-old son who died almost two years ago, reports The Times' news partner, WHNT News 19. police lights.jpg. Pablo Diego … and more »

New stretch of Alabama 24 opens – Franklin County Times

New stretch of Alabama 24 opens Franklin County Times RED BAY – The wait has been long enough for some, but most will tell you – it's been worth it. The western section of Alabama 24 in Franklin County opened to traffic this week, which over time, should make the drive between Russellville and Red Bay a …

Franklin County proclaimed Watermelon Capital of Alabama – Franklin County Times

Franklin County proclaimed Watermelon Capital of Alabama Franklin County Times The Franklin County Watermelon Festival came from humble beginnings – a simple way for local farmers in the area to gather together and sell their harvest of watermelons. But what started out as something small has morphed into an event that brings in …

NW-SCC to host Alabama Symphony Orchestra May 16 – Franklin County Times

NW-SCC to host Alabama Symphony Orchestra May 16 Franklin County Times The performance is Alabama: Here We Stay, a collaborative performance project between the Alabama Symphony Orchestra (ASO) and Alabama composer, performer and music historian Bobby Horton, celebrating 2011 as “The Year of Alabama Music” and … and more »

City hopes to show industries they are welcome here – Franklin County Times

City hopes to show industries they are welcome here Franklin County Times The document also says that the Russellville Industrial Development Board and the Franklin County Development Authority “in their efforts to recruit new and expanding companies to the city of Russellville and to Franklin County, Alabama, include and …

Unemployment drops significantly in April – Franklin County Times

Unemployment drops significantly in April Franklin County Times Franklin County's unemployment rate dropped by more than one full point in April, down from March's total of 8.2 percent to seven percent. That represents a total … “Like last month, the positives continued to increase for Alabama's counties. All of … and more »

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