Franklin County, Texas Genealogical Society

Franklin County Books

History of Franklin County, Texas

Written in 1963 by County Extension Agen, Charlie Brown, originally published by the Key Club, this book relates the history of Franklin County from the Indian settlements to the time the book was written. 75 pages; soft cover; indexed.

Historical Records of Franklin County, Texas

Contains land grants, cemeteries, tombstone listings before 1900, Confederate Veterans, Confederate Army Companies, early school records, history of Post Offices and Communities, and a polling list for the 1916 election. 180 pages; soft cover; every name index.

1880 Franklin County, Texas, Census—April 2003 Revised Edition

Federal Census for Franklin County, Texas. 150 pages; soft cover; every name index; information covered: precinct, enumerator, family number, names of people living in the household, race, sex, age, occupation, birth state of each individual, and parents of each individual.

1900 Franklin County, Texas, Census

Federal Census for Franklin County, Texas. 362 pages; soft cover; indexed; information covered: household number, names, relationship to head of household, race, sex, birth month and year, age, marital status, years married, children born, children living, birthplace of parents and occupation.

1910 Franklin County, Texas, Census

Federal Census for Franklin County, Texas. 276 pages; soft cover; indexed; information covered: precinct, enumerator, family number, name, relationship to head of household, sex, race, age, marital status, years married, occupation, state born, state parents born.

1920 Franklin County, Texas, Census

Federal Census for Franklin County, Texas. 335 pages; soft cover; every name index; information covered: household number, name, relationship to head of household, home ownership information, gender, race, age, marital status, state born, state parents born, occupation.

1930 Franklin County, Texas, Census

Federal Census for Franklin County, Texas. 228 pages; soft cover; every name index; information covered: dwelling and family numbers, name, relationship to head of household, sex, race, age, marital status, age when first married, place of birth, place of parents birth, page and section number of original Census.

Maiden Names in the 1920 and 1930 Franklin County, Texas, Censuses

The genealogist who transcribed the Franklin County School Census books shares with us the valuable tool she developed while transcribing the two school censuses shown below. To make her job easier, she traced the marriages of the children's parents, finally coming up with a list showing those maiden names—always a good tool for the genealogist. 174 pages; arranged alphabetically by surname of husband in one section and the surname of the wife in the other.

Franklin County, Texas, School Census 1914-1915

Transcribed from the original Census for county school dated 1 Sept 1914. Information included: student's name, sex, age, name of parent or person rendering the child, the name of the school and a valuable notes section where interesting notes and sidelights about the family are shown. It includes a list of the Franklin County schools and the period of their duration, a map of Franklin County and the approximate location of each school. 128 pages; Listed in order by school number with a second section arranged alphabetically by students' names.

Franklin County, Texas, School Censuses 1922-1924

Transcribed from the original Censuses for county schools dated 1922-23 and 1923-24. Information included: student's name, sex, age, name of parent or person rendering the child, the name of the school and a valuable notes section where interesting notes and sidelights about the family are shown. It includes a list of the Franklin County schools and the period of their duration, a map of Franklin County and the approximate location of each school. 318 pages; Listed in order by school number for each year with a second section arranged alphabetically by students' names.

1885 & 1886 Franklin County, Texas, Tax Roll

These tax roll transcriptions include name, tax, year, county, page number, abstract number, certification number, survey number, number of acres, the value and the original grantee. Approx. 74 pages in multiple sections; arranged alphabetically by surname.

1888 & 1889 Franklin County, Texas, Tax Roll

Continuing our tax series, these tax roll transcriptions include name, tax year, county, page number, abstract number, certification number, survey number, number of acres, the value and the original grantee. Approx. 74 pages in multiple sections; arranged alphabetically by surname.

1890 Franklin County, Texas, Tax Roll

Continuing our tax series, these tax roll transcriptions include name, tax year, county, page number, abstract number, certification number, survey number, number of acres, the value and the original grantee. This volume has the added advantage of serving as our best yet federal census substitute, filling in the gap left by the tragic fire which destroyed the 1890 Census. 126 pages; soft cover; arranged alphabetically.

Franklin County, Texas, Birth Index

Index to births filed at the time of birth from 1903 through 1952. Information included is name, birth date, mother's name, father's name, place of birth, and book and page number where the certificate can be found at the courthouse. 308 pages; soft cover; arranged alphabetically by surname.

Probated Births Filed in Franklin County, Texas

Index to delayed or probated birth certificates filed in Franklin County, sometimes many years after the event. Contains same information as the regular Birth Book. Many of these births are from before 1900 and may be from other counties as well as other states.

Certificates issued in the 1920's or 1930's, the probated birth certificate will be found in the county where the person applied, not in the actual county of birth, if different. Later on, the law was changed to require the application be made in the county and state of birth. 328 pages; soft cover; arranged alphabetically by surname.

Franklin County, Texas, Marriages 1875-1959

Over 7,400 marriages recorded in Franklin County from its formation in 1875 up to 1959 are included in this book. 310 pages; soft cover; first section alphabetical by surname of groom; second section alphabetical by maiden name of bride.

Franklin County, Texas, Marriages 1960-2003

Marriage licenses issued in Franklin County from 1960 to 2003. Many of these people married in other counties. Most of the marriage licenses have the birth dates of the bride and groom, and some have birth places. 310 pages; soft cover; first section alphabetical by last surname of groom; second section alphabetical by maide name of bride.

Franklin County, Texas, Death Index 1903-1997

Almost 400 pages of information from the original death certificates including birth and death dates, place of birth, parent's names and burial place of the recently deceased. It also contains a listing by maiden name for married women. 392 pages; soft cover.

Franklin County, Texas, Funeral Home Records, 1902-1928

Copied from the original, hand-written records at the Harvey Funeral Home (formerly M. L. Edwards), this book gives the name of the deceased, the date of death, cause of death, age of the deceased, and the person responsible for the charges. Not all information is given on all listings. 77 pages; soft cover, arranged aphabetically by surname of the deceased.

Obituaries and Death Notices from Franklin County, Texas, Newspapers 1907-1925

Obituaries transcribed from microfilm of the Optic-Herald newspaper. When an official obituary was not found, death notices, mentions of death in community news columns, and cards of thanks were used to establish dates. 374 pages; soft cover; arranged alphabetically by surname of the deceased.

Obituaries and Death Notices from Franklin County, Texas, Newspapers Vol. II 1926-1936

Obituaries transcribed from microfilm of the Optic-Herald newspaper. When an official obituary was not found, death notices, mentions of death in community news columns, and cards of thanks were used to establish dates. Also includes some pre-1900 obits found in scrapbooks after the publication of Volume I. 396 pages; soft cover; arranged alphabetically by surname of the deceased.

Obituaries and Death Notices from Franklin County, Texas, Newspapers Vol. III 1937-1947

Obituaries transcribed from microfilm of the Optic-Herald newspaper. When an official obituary was not found, death notices, mentions of death in community news columns, and cards of thanks were used to establish dates. As with Volume II, more pre-1900 obits found in scrapbooks after the publication of Volume I. 390 pages; soft cover; arranged alphabetically by surname of the deceased.

Life and Times in Franklin County, Texas, 1923

Excerpts from the Optic-Herald newspaper, including births, deaths, marriages, illnesses, visitors, and trips mentioned in the community news columns for 1923. 195 pages; soft cover; indexed.

Providence Cemetery

Listing of known burials in Providence Cemetery, one of the oldest and largest cemeteries in Franklin County. Listed alphabetically in the first section, then by row and grave space in the second. 120 pages; soft cover; arranged alphabetically by surname.

Mt. Vernon City Cemetery

Listing of tombstone inscriptions in Mt. Vernon City Cemetery, alphabetically and by location. It also lists all veterans with tombstones in the cemetery. Some unmarked graves were listed from death records and obituaries. Includes a map of the cemetery to assist in locating the graves. Over 304 pages; soft cover; one section arranged alphabetically by surname.

Rural Cemeteries of Franklin County, Texas

This book contains all known burials in 51 of the 52 known cemeteries in Franklin County. Over 8,000 listings are included with name, birth, and death dates. Additional information (e.g. marriage and military information that may have been added to the markers) is also included. Also, a valuable map of the county with the cemeteries marked and their GPS locations is included. Lists of unmarked graves are also included with information found in death and obituaries. 342 pages; soft cover; arranged alphabetically.

North Franklin County, The Beginning (1907-1918)

This book chronicles the social history of the communities of Eureka, Fairview, Hagensport, Lakeview, Panther's Chapel, Midway, Lavada, Kinney Point, Needmore, and Stringtown. The first part includes some families and happenings in 1907. 1907-1918 is a copy of the weekly community news columns of these communities, published in the Mt. Vernon Optic-Herald. Also included are letters to Santa, advertisements, and a list of those who registered for the draft of WWI, as well as some letters from soldiers home during that war. 300 pages; soft cover; not indexed.

North Franklin County, Changing Times (1919-1925)

Continuing the fascinating history of the northern section of Franklin County, Texas, this book contains interviews of participants of that dramatic period, as well as excerpts from the weekly community news columns everyone eagerly awaited in each weekly edition of the Optic-Herald. What better way to keep up with what the neighbors were doing! Major news stories from this era were also included. 300 pages; soft cover; not indexed.

North Franklin County, Hard Times (1926-1934)

This book, third in the North Franklin series by Don Easterling, continues the interaction of the people of North Franklin County as recorded in the Optic-Herald, personal interviews, and other sources. As one person succinctly stated, "We were all poor and had to pull together to survive." 331 pages; soft cover; not indexed.

North Franklin County, The Exodus (1935-1945)

The saga of North Franklin County continues, bringing the dawn of a new age with the discovery of oil, the advent of new government and social programs to cue the nations' ills, the buildup to a world at war, rationing, consolidation of schools, and the exodus of the young people at the end of WWII. 329 pages; soft cover; not indexed.

The Way It Was—In and Around Mt. Vernon

The lives of the county's earliest settlers are skillfully woven into the fabric of time to document the beginnings of Franklin County, Texas. From the earliest settlers who came to the area while it was still considered Indian country, beyond the war-weary survivors of the American Civil War and on into the 19th century, Don Easterling takes the reader on a meandering stroll down memory lane into the hearts and lives of Franklin County's earliest residents. 315 pages excluding maps and pictures; soft cover; not indexed.

Rural Church Census for Franklin & Titus Counties in Texas

This book contains the information given by all respondents covered in the Census. It is arranged in a similar form to the card used by the census takers. One card was filled in for each member of the household. The data includes name, address, age, the church and/or Sunday school attended, and the preferred denomination. 72 pages; indexed.

Heirship Papers of Franklin County, Texas—Book I

This book contains transcriptions of the first 300 of approximately 2,100 pages of evidential documents used to prove land ownership in Franklin County, Texas, during the early part of the 20th century. The data includes affidavits, depositions, wills, and other vital documents used to prove a clear title to the family farm. Some of the deponents were from "back home" where the family lived before coming to Texas. Each page contains important names, dates, and places, all of interest to the genealogist. 339 pages; indexed.

Titus County Books

History of Titus County, Texas, Vol. I & II

Written by Traylor Russell in two volumes, this important book was out of print for many years. Combined into one huge book, it is a rich source of information for many of the early families who settled in the northeast Texas area. Titus County was once a part of Red River and Bowie Counties, and Franklin County was sliced from Titus' western edge in 1876, making this a valuable source of information for much of the northeastern part of Texas. 456 pages; soft covered; indexed.

History of Titus County, Texas, 1846-1960

Written by Richard Loyall Jurney, this book has detailed lists of county officials, voters, school board officials, pastors, muster rolls, and historical information on may aspects of early days in Titus County. 220 pages; soft cover; every name index, some pictures.

Pioneers and Heroes of Titus County, Texas

Written by Traylor Russell, this volume profiles many of the early residents of the county, complete with pictures. Only a few of the names include: Bickerstaff, Black, Blevins, Branch, Broadstreet, Brown, Burford, Caldwell, Cobb, Cook, Crooks, Dillahunty, Duncan, Edwards, Ellis, Fleming, Florey, Gooch, Harris, Jessup, Keith, King, Lide, Oliver, Pounders, Presley, Prewitt, Riddle, Russell, Snodgrass, Taliaferro, Tennison, and Titus. 374 pages; soft cover; indexed.

1870 Titus County, Texas, Census

Information includes the house number, name, age, sex, race, occupation, and birth place of the members of the household. 364 pages; soft cover; indexed.

Bridges Chapel Cemetery and Community

This is a reprint of two books. The first is about the cemetery with listings of the people buried there. The second is a history of the Bridges Chapel Community. 175 pages; soft cover; indexed.

Titus County, Texas, Births 1872-1942

Information includes child's name, birth date, parents' names, sex, race, and the page and book number where the certificate can be found at the courthouse. 356 pages; soft cover; arranged aphabetically by surname.

Titus County, Texas, Births 1943-1977

Information includes child's name, birth date, parents' names, sex, race, and the page and book number where the certificate can be found at the courthouse. 386 pages; soft cover; arranged aphabetically by surname.

Titus County, Texas, Marriages 1896-1973—Groom's Index

Information includes names of the brides and grooms, the date the license was obtained, and the book and page number where the original information is recorded. 375 pages; soft cover; arranged alphabetically by surname, by groom's name.

Titus County, Texas, Marriages 1896-1973—Bride's Index

Information includes names of the brides and grooms, the date the license was obtained, and the book and page number where the original information is recorded. 375 pages; soft cover; arranged alphabetically by surname, by bride's name.