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Franklin County, Virginia

County Court, Probate, Land & Tax Records  •  County Census Records  •  County Military Records
County Birth Records, Marriage Records, Divorce Records and Death Records
County Cemeteries & Graveyards  •  County Church & Bible Records
Franklin County Virginia Map

Franklin County was named for Benjamin Franklin and was formed from Bedford and Henry Counties in 1785. Its area is 711.5 square miles, and the county seat is Rocky Mount. According to the 2000 census, the population is 47,286.

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Franklin County Court, Probate and Tax Records

See Also Virginia Court, Probate & Land Records, Tax Records and Marriage Records

Franklin County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Marriage Records from 1785, Land Records from 1786, Probate Records from 1786 and Court Records from 1786 and is located at the County Courthouse on P.O. Box 567, 275 South Main Street, Suite 212, Rocky Mount, VA 24151; 540/483-3065, Fax: 540/483-3042 .

Below is a list of online resources for Franklin County Court Records. EMAIL US with websites containing Franklin County Court Records.

Franklin County, VA Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records

See Also Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records in Virginia or Research In Vital Records

PLEASE READ FIRST!!! The information contained below is not guaranteed, as addresses and prices change frequently. It is recommended that you confirm the price and address by calling the vital records office before you place your order.

How to obtain copies of Franklin Co., Virginia vital records, such as Franklin Co birth certificates, Franklin Co death certificates, Franklin Co marriage licenses & Franklin Co divorce decrees.

Virginia Birth, marriage, and death records are connected with central life events. They are prime sources for genealogical information. Vital Statistics include the official recordation of marriage certificates, birth certificates, and death certificates. Bible records, cemetery records, and church records are private sources that may supplement the official records.

  • Franklin Co Birth Certificate: available from June 1912 to present. Birth Certificates are issued or from the State office. Birth Certificates are public information 100 years after the date of the event
  • Franklin Co Death Certificates: available from June 1912 to present. Death Certificates are issued or from the State office. Death Certificates are public information 50 years after the date of the event
  • Franklin Co Marriage Certificate: available from 1853 to the present from the Clerk of Court in county where the marriage license was issued or from the State office. Marriage Certificates are public information 50 years after the date of the event.
  • Franklin Co Divorce Decrees: available from 1918 to the present from the Clerk of Court in county where the marriage license was issued or from the State office. Divorce Decrees are public information 50 years after the date of the event.

Order Virginia Birth Certificate, Death Certificate, Divorce Decree and Marriage Certificates from the Virginia Department of Health, Office of Vital Records online, by Mail, by Phone, Fax, On-Line, or Credit Card or In Person. Due to limited resources they are unable to conduct geneology searches. Contact the Library of Virginia for assistance at http://www.lva.virginia.gov/.

Below is a list of online resources for Franklin County Vital Records. EMAIL US with websites containing Franklin County Vital Records.

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Franklin County Census Records

See Also Research In Census Records or Virginia Census Records

Few, if any, records reveal as many details about individuals and families as do government census records. Substitute records can be used when the official census is unavailable

Countywide Records: Federal Population Schedules that exist for Franklin County, Virginia are 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890 (fragment, see below), 1900, 1910, 1910, 1920 and 1940. Other Federal Schedules to look at when researching your family tree in Franklin County are Industry and Agriculture Schedules availible for the years 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Slave Schedules exist for 1850 & 1860. The Mortality Schedules for the years 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880.

Below is a list of online resources for Franklin County Census Records. EMAIL US with websites containing Franklin County Census Records.

1790 Franklin County, VA Census Records (destroyed by British Army in August 1814)

1800 Franklin County, VA Census Records (destroyed by British Army in August 1814)

1810 Franklin County, VA Census Records

1820 Franklin County, VA Census Records

1830 Franklin County, VA Census Records

1840 Franklin County, VA Census Records

1850 Franklin County, VA Census Records

1860 Franklin County, VA Census Records

1870 Franklin County, VA Census Records

1880 Franklin County, VA Census Records

1890 Franklin County, VA Census Records (destroyed by fire at the Commerce Dept on 10 January 1921)

1900 Franklin County, VA Census Records

1910 Franklin County, VA Census Records

1920 Franklin County, VA Census Records

1930 Franklin County, VA Census Records

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Franklin County, VA Military Records

See Also Research In Military Records or Research In Colonial & United States Wars From Earliest to 1865

Military and civil service records provide unique facts and insights into the lives of men and women who have served their country at home and abroad.

Below is a list of online resources for Franklin County Military Records. EMAIL US with websites containing Franklin County Military Records.

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Franklin County, VA Cemeteries & Graveyards

See Also Research In Cemetery Records

There are many churches and cemeteries in Franklin County. Some transcriptions are online. A great site is the Franklin County Tombstone Transcription Project.

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Franklin County, VA Church & Bible Records

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