Franklin County Genealogy
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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 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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Franklin County officials catch escaped inmate – WSFA
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Franklin County officials catch escaped inmate
WSFA Most workers don't use all theirMore >> Franklin County officials captured an escaped inmate from Marion County Friday morning. The Alabama Department of Corrections issued an escapee notice for Samuel Brandon Mitchell Thursday. |
Another challenger in race for Franklin County Commission seat – TheNewsTribune.com
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Another challenger in race for Franklin County Commission seat
TheNewsTribune.com Pasco City Councilman Al Yenney and Connell City Councilman Lee Barrow, who is a Franklin County Sheriff's detective, each hope to unseat Koch. All three District 2 candidates are Republicans. Senate Minority Leader Mike Hewitt, R-Walla Walla, … New candidates file for Mid-Columbia political races |
Franklin County officials catch escaped inmate – WAFF
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Franklin County officials catch escaped inmate
WAFF By Mary Howard – email The Alabama Department of Corrections issued an escapee notice for Samuel Brandon Mitchell. Officials said that Mitchell was unaccounted for during bed count on May 17. A search of the facility producedMore >> Colbert County … |
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Pasco Councilman Al Yenney challenging Bob Koch for Franklin County Commissioner
Mid Columbia Tri City Herald Franklin County Commissioner Bob Koch will face off against Pasco City Councilman Al Yenney to see who represents the county's District 2. Koch is seeking his third term in office after being elected to a second term in 2008 â defeating opponent Lee … |
Miracle Day at Madison Christian Church – WAFF
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Miracle Day at Madison Christian Church
WAFF By Jamel Lanee' – bio | email Authorities in Franklin County are searching for a man connected to at least 21 meth labs. 32-year-old Douglas Cole is wanted in connection to the labs. Police discovered 12 of the labs at his home onMore >> Crews … |
Nick Saban visits National Infantry Museum, praises soldiers – WAFF
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Nick Saban visits National Infantry Museum, praises soldiers
WAFF The funds are intended to cover overtime pay during the "Click it or Ticket" campaign which runs from MayMore >> Alabama's preliminary April unemployment rate is 7.2 percent, down from March's revised rate of 7.4 percent. April's rate represents 154307 … |
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