Franklin county was named for Benjamin Franklin and organized in 1811 from Dearborn county. Population in 2020 was 22,785. Brookville serves as the county seat.
Franklin County
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Franklin county
Historical Overview
Franklin County Information
Townships
Bath, Blooming Grove, Brookville, Butler, Fairfield, Highland, Laurel, Metamora, Posey, Ray, Salt Creek, Springfield, Whitewater
Towns
Brookville, Cedar Grove, Laurel, Mount Carmel, Oldenburg, West Harrison (partial), Batesville (partial)
Surrounding Counties
Union, Fayette, Rush, Decatur, Ripley, Dearborn
Franklin County Genealogist
County genealogists are invaluable resources for anyone seeking to delve into the past. They can answer general questions about the county, providing insights into its history, culture, and communities. Need to know where specific records are held or where to find them? County genealogists are experts at pointing you in the right direction. They’ll also inform you about what records exist and, just as importantly, which records do not exist, saving you valuable research time.
County genealogists can recommend search avenues and tools tailored to your specific needs, ensuring you’re on the right track to uncovering your family’s history. Please note that while they are fantastic information resources, they are not typically able to conduct genealogy research for you. Instead, they empower you with the knowledge and tools you need to embark on your own genealogical journey.
County Genealogist
Julie Schlesselman
Contact Information
julie@fclibraries.org
Franklin County Research
Franklin County Historical Society
Martha Shea, President
765-647-5182
hermitage1898@frontier.com
www.franklincountyhistoricalsociety.com
Franklin County Cemetery Commission
The FCCC cares for a limited number of pioneer cemeteries throughout the county and meets monthly at the Brookville Library. Since board members change, information about this organization can be obtained by calling the county genealogist and/or the Brookville Library’s Local History & Genealogy Department.
Martha Shea, President
765-647-5182
hermitage1898@frontier.com
www.franklincountyhistoricalsociety.com
Franklin County Cemetery Commission
The FCCC cares for a limited number of pioneer cemeteries throughout the county and meets monthly at the Brookville Library. Since board members change, information about this organization can be obtained by calling the county genealogist and/or the Brookville Library’s Local History & Genealogy Department.
Franklin County Public Library District
Brookville – Main Library with a Local History & Genealogy Department
919 Main Street
Brookville, Indianan 47012
765-647-4031
julie@fclibraries.org
www.fclibraries.org
Franklin County Public Library District
Laurel Branch
200 Clay Street
Laurel, Indiana 47024
765-698-2582
susan@fclibraries.org
www.fclibraries.org
Brookville – Main Library with a Local History & Genealogy Department
919 Main Street
Brookville, Indianan 47012
765-647-4031
julie@fclibraries.org
www.fclibraries.org
Franklin County Public Library District
Laurel Branch
200 Clay Street
Laurel, Indiana 47024
765-698-2582
susan@fclibraries.org
www.fclibraries.org
Franklin County Historical Society
Martha Shea, President
765-647-5182
hermitage1898@frontier.com
www.franklincountyhistoricalsociety.com
FCHS Seminary Museum, located at 5th and Mill Streets in Brookville, is open by appointment only.
Martha Shea, President
765-647-5182
hermitage1898@frontier.com
www.franklincountyhistoricalsociety.com
FCHS Seminary Museum, located at 5th and Mill Streets in Brookville, is open by appointment only.
Birth and death records are at the County Health Department. They are open 8:30-4 Monday-Friday and are closed 12-1 pm for lunch. The local Health Department has information concerning births and deaths from 1882 to the present day. The books are organized by year and events listed as they occurred. The office personnel can do a search for individual only if the request is narrowed down to a year, and the request must be submitted with a SASE and a pre-payment. The Health Department charges $15.00 for a certified copy of a birth or death certificate, and may charge a fee for research services.
Franklin County Health Department
Franklin County Government Center
1010 Franklin Avenue, Room 210
Brookville, Indiana 47012
765-647-4322
health@franklincounty.in.gov
www.franklincounty.in.gov
Franklin County Health Department
Franklin County Government Center
1010 Franklin Avenue, Room 210
Brookville, Indiana 47012
765-647-4322
health@franklincounty.in.gov
www.franklincounty.in.gov
Marriage records, as well as divorce records, civil records and criminal records are at the County Clerk’s Office. They are open Monday-Friday 8:30-4 and closed 12-1 pm for lunch. The office will send you requested copies if you send a SASE along with pre-payment. You must know a book and page number or specific date to make a request. They will not do searches for individuals.
Franklin County Clerk’s Office
Franklin County Courthouse
459 Main Street
Brookville, Indiana 47012
765-647-5111
clerk@franklincounty.in.gov
www.franklincounty.in.gov
The County Recorder’s Office has contemporary plat maps, easements, deeds, land entries and Franklin County newspapers in bound format. Many of their land transactions are searchable by computer on-site only. They are open 8:30-4 pm Monday-Friday, and close for lunch if understaffed. Digital images of Recorder’s documents are permitted, but the patron will be charged $1.00 per click or image just like a hard copy.
Franklin County Recorder’s Office
Franklin County Government Center
1010 Franklin Avenue, Room 110
Brookville, Indiana 47012
765-647-5131
recorder@franklincounty.in.gov
www.franklincounty.in.gov
Franklin County Clerk’s Office
Franklin County Courthouse
459 Main Street
Brookville, Indiana 47012
765-647-5111
clerk@franklincounty.in.gov
www.franklincounty.in.gov
The County Recorder’s Office has contemporary plat maps, easements, deeds, land entries and Franklin County newspapers in bound format. Many of their land transactions are searchable by computer on-site only. They are open 8:30-4 pm Monday-Friday, and close for lunch if understaffed. Digital images of Recorder’s documents are permitted, but the patron will be charged $1.00 per click or image just like a hard copy.
Franklin County Recorder’s Office
Franklin County Government Center
1010 Franklin Avenue, Room 110
Brookville, Indiana 47012
765-647-5131
recorder@franklincounty.in.gov
www.franklincounty.in.gov
Franklin County Families
Jeremiah ConwellÂ
Jeremiah Conwell birth: 28 May 1786, Sussex County, Delaware to John Conwell and Elizabeth...
James Harmon
James Harmon birth: 4 Feb 1797, Russel Co, VA to John L Harmon and Elizabeth Byrd death: 11 Apr...
James F. Smith
James F. Smith b. 2 July 1829, Franklin County, Indiana, to Thomas F. and Purthenah (Hughell)...
James Parmer
James Parmer b. 25 February 1821, Columbiana County, Ohio, to Joseph and Ruth (Potts) Parmer d. 11...
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