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THIS COUNTY IS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION!!

If you have the desire to help transcribe genealogical data and place it online for the free use of all researchers, contact Kim to become a host. Volunteer Information is available here.

This County currently does not have a host. This means that there is no one available to help answer your questions about this county's history or to help you with your family's genealogy within this county. WE REGRET THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO DO PERSONAL RESEARCH FOR YOU.


Franklin County Data Online

Miscellaneous Newspaper Articles From the Past

Obituaries and Death Notices

Death notices for Mrs. Martha Patterson and John Sloan

 Land Deeds and Transfers

Wills, Probate Records, Orphan's Court and Posted Notices, Estate Sales of Deceased

Franklin County Biographies - Contributed by Carol Parris

UPDATE:  Carol has transcribed the following bios:  

Jacob Shaffer; John W. Mahon; Dr. A. K. Leberknight; Ephraim S. Shank; Levi J. McCormick

 NEW!!  Mt. Zion Cemetery Records - Contributed by OZ

Boroughs and Census Designated Places
Chambersburg Greencastle Mercersburg Orrstown Wayne Heights
Fayetteville Guilford Mont Alto Rouzerville Waynesboro

             

Townships
Antrim Township Guilford Township Lurgan Township Peters Township St. Thomas Township
Fannett Township Hamilton Township Metal Township Quincy Township Warren Township
Greene Township Letterkenny Township Montgomery Township Southampton Township Washington Township

Surrounding Counties

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