Franklin Parish, Louisiana Genealogy

Guide to Franklin Parish, Louisiana ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.

Description
Franklin Parish was named for Benjamin Franklin and was created in 1843. The parish seat is Winnsboro and is located in the northeast area of the state.

Parish Courthouse
Franklin Parish Courthouse 6550 Main St Winnsboro, LA 71295 Phone: 318-435-5133 Franklin Parish Courthouse Parish Clerk has marriage, divorce, probate, court and land records from 1843.

Populated Places
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit HomeTown Locator. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this parish:

Bible Records

 * Franklin Parish Bible Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Biographies

 * Franklin Parish Biography Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Church Records

 * Louisiana Historical Church Information
 * Directory of Churches in Louisiana — at Church Angel — by city
 * Franklin Parish Church Records (USGenWeb Archives)

 List of Churches and Church Parishes
 * FamilySearch Places

Court Records
Online Court Indexes and Records
 * Franklin Parish Court Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups
 African American
 * Louisiana African American Griots Project
 * Afrigeneas - African Ancestored Genealogy
 * African American Cemeteries, listing by parish

Land and Property Records
Online Land Indexes and Records
 * Index to Franklin Parish Land Records (USGenWeb Archives)
 * Search for Louisiana Land Records. Interface to the Pre-1908 Homestead and Cash Entry Patents from the Bureau of Land Management's General Land Office (GLO) Automated Records Project. (Courtesy of LAGenWeb)

Local Histories

 * Franklin Parish Early Years (LAGenWeb)

Maps and Gazetteers

 * Maps of Louisiana (1805-1990)
 * Louisiana Digital Map Library at USGen Web Archives
 * FamilySearch Places: Map of cities and towns in this parish - How to Use FS Places

Military Records

 * Louisiana Military History Online
 * Franklin Parish Military Records (USGenWeb Archives)

 Civil War
 * 1861-1865 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images at Partner Site
 * 1861-1865 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images at Partner Site
 * 1883 Franklin Parish Pensioners on the Rolls as of Jan 1, 1883 (Genealogy Trails)

World War I
 * 1917-1920 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images

World War II
 * 1940-1945 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * Franklin Parish Casualties, WWII (USGenWeb Archives)

Newspapers

 * Louisiana Newspaper List, listing by name/parish (USNPL)
 * Louisiana Newspaper listing (Newslink)
 * Franklin Parish News & Miscellaneous Records (Genealogy Trails)

Obituaries

 * 1800-1969 Franklin Parish Obituaries (USGenWeb Archives)
 * 1970-Present Franklin Parish Obituaries (USGenWeb Archives)
 * Obituaries and Death Notices (Genealogy Trails)

Probate Records
Online Probate Indexes and Records
 * Louisiana Probate Records
 * 1756-1984 Louisiana Wills and Probate Records 1756-1984 at Ancestry — index and images $
 * Dates Vary United States Wills and Deeds Experimental Search at FamilySearch - incomplete index and images, counties and dates vary

Social Security Records

 * 1936-2007 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index

Birth

 * Franklin Parish Birth Records (Genealogy Trails)
 * Index to Franklin Parish Vital Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Marriage

 * 1837-1957 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * Index to Franklin Parish Vital Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Death

 * 1850-1875, 1894-1960 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * Franklin Parish Death Records (Genealogy Trails)
 * Index to Franklin Parish Vital Records (USGenWeb Archives)

FamilySearch Centers

 * Monroe Louisiana FamilySearch Center
 * Natchez Mississippi FamilySearch Center
 * Ruston Louisiana FamilySearch Center
 * Winnfield Louisiana FamilySearch Center
 * Webster Parish Library - Doyline Branch - an affiliate library
 * Webster Parish Library - Heflin Branch - an affiliate library
 * Webster Parish Library - Sibley Branch - an affiliate library

Museums

 * Louisiana Museums

Societies

 * Louisiana Historical Society 428 Hector Ave Metairie, La. 70005-4412 Website
 * Louisiana Historical Association 101 LSU Student Union LSU Box 25435 Baton Rouge, LA 70803 Website

Websites

 * Franklin Parish, Louisiana (LAGenWeb)
 * Franklin Parish, Louisiana (USGenWeb Archives)
 * Franklin Parish, Louisiana Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)
 * Franklin Parish Genealogy and History (Genealogy Trails)
 * Franklin Parish LA Genealogy (LDS Genelaogy)
 * Franklin, Louisiana Genealogy & History Network
 * – The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection.  Use Historical Records to search for specific individuals in genealogical records.