Franklin County, Texas Genealogical Society

History Of Franklin County, Texas

Written in 1963 by County Extension Agent, Charlie Brown, and published by the Key Club, this book gives a history of Franklin County from the Indian settlements to the time the book was written. 82 page every name Index, softbound., 75 pages.

$20.00

Historical Records of Franklin County

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 1916. Every name index, softbound, 180 pages.

$20.00

Historical Records Everyname Index

If you purchased a copy of the Historical Records before it was indexed, we are offering the Index separately., 12 pages.

$3.00

1880 Franklin County, Texas Census

Federal Census for Franklin County, indexed, softbound, 150 pages.

$25.00

1900 Franklin County, Texas Census

Federal Census for Franklin County, indexed, softbound, 260 pages.

$30.00

1910 Franklin County, Texas Census

Federal Census for Franklin County, indexed, softbound, 186 pages.

$25.00

1920 Franklin County, Texas Census

Federal Census for Franklin County, indexed, softbound, 335 pages.

$35.00

1930 Franklin County, Texas Census

Federal Census for Franklin County, indexed, softbound, 228 pages.

$25.00

Franklin County Birth Index

Index to births filed at the time of birth from 1903 through 1952. Information included is name, birth date, ,other’s name, father’s name, place of birth, and book and page number where the certificate can be found at the courthouse. Alphabetical, softbound, 308 pages.

$30.00

Probated Births filed in Franklin County

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. If a person lived here at the time they applied for a probated birth certificate in the 20’s, 30’s or 40’s, the birth certificate will be here rather than where they were actually born. Alphabetical, softbound, 307 pages.

$30.00

Franklin County Marriages 1875-1959

This book contains over 7,400 marriages recorded in Franklin County from its formation in 1875 up to 1959. One section alphabetical by Groom’s name and one by Bride’s. softbound, 165 pages.

$30.00

Franklin County Death Index 1903-1997

Information from the original Death Certificates including birth and death dates, place of birth, parent’s names and burial place. Also contains a listing by maiden name for married women. Alphabetical, softbound , 392 pages.

$38.00

Obituaries and Death Notices from Franklin County Newspapers 1907-1925

Obituaries transcribed from microfilm of the Optic-Herald newspaper. When an obituary was not found, death notices, mentions of death in community news columns and Cards of Thanks were used to establish dates. Alphabetical, softbound, 374 pages.

$35.00

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

Obituaries transcribed from microfilm of the Optic-Herald newspaper. When an 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 book I. Alphabetical, softbound, 396 pages.

$35.00

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

Obituaries transcribed from the Mount Vernon Optic Herald microfilm. When obituaries were not found, Cards of Thanks, Death Notices and mentions in Community news columns were used. Alphabetical, soft bound, 390 pages.

$35.00

Franklin County Funeral Home Records, Jan. 1902-Jan. 1928

Copied from the original handwritten records at the Harvey Funeral Home, (formerly M.L. Edwards). Gives name of deceased, date of death, cause of death, age and person responsible for payment. Not all information is given on all listings. Softbound, 77 pages.

$15.00

Franklin County Cemetery Map

Oversized, laminated map, showing the location of all known cemeteries in the county., 1 pages.

$5.00

Life and Times in Franklin County 1923

Excerpts from the Optic-Herald, including births, marriages, deaths, illnesses, visitors, and trips mentioned in the community news columns for 1923. Indexed, softbound, 195 pages.

$20.00

Providence Cemetery

Listing of known burials in Providence Cemetery, one of the oldest and largest cemeteries in Franklin County. Listed alphabetically and by row and grave space with additional information found in birth, death, marriage, and obit records and well as family records., 128 pages.

$15.00

City Cemetery

Tombstone listing for Mt.Vernon City Cemetery. This is the only cemetery within the city limits and has over 3,500 listings. There are 3 sections which list tombstones alphabetically, by gravespace and also a listing of all known veterans buried in the cemetery. Soft cover , 310 pages.

$35.00

Franklin County Marriages 1960-2003

Same information as original marriage book covering the later years. Birth dates are shown on many of the marriage certificates. Soft bound, alphabetical, 376 pages.

$35.00

North Franklin County, Changing Times (1919-1925).

This book chronicles the social history of the communities of Eureka, Fairview, Hagansport, Lakeview, Panther's Chapel, Midway, Lavada, Kiney Point, Needmore and Stringtown. There are copies of the weekly community news columns of these communities published in the Mt.Vernon Optic-Herald as well as interviews with people who grew up in this area, and major news stories of the times. , 300 pages.

$30.00

Franklin County School Census 1914-1915

List of students in each school in the county for this school year with age, parents or guardians names and teachers. Soft cover, alphabetical, 135 pages.

$15.00

North Franklin County, The Beginning

This book chronicles the social history of the communities of Eureka, Fairview, Hagansport, Lakeview, Panther's Chapel, Midway, Lavada, Kiney 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. There are also letters to Santa, advertisements and a list of those who registered for the draft for WWI as well as some letters from soldiers home durung that war., 300 pages.

$30.00

Rural Cemeteries of Franklin County, Texas

Listing of all know burials in Franklin County Cemeteries except those in the Mt. Vernon City Cemetery which has its own book. Softbound , 344 pages.

$35.00

North Franklin County, Hard Times (1926-1934)

Like “The Beginning and “Changing Times” this book continues interaction of the people of North Franklin County as recorded in the Optic-Herald, personal interviews and other sources. As one person stated, “We were all poor and had to pull together just to survive.” , 331 pages.

$30.00

North Franklin County, The Exodus (1935-1945)

This book continues the saga of North Franklin County. Besides interaction of the people as recorded in the Optic–Herald and personal interviews, it also brings in the discovery of oil, government social programs, buildup to WWII, rationing, consolidation of schools and the exodus of the young people at the end of WWII. , 329 pages.

$30.00

1885 & 1886 Franklin County Tax Rolls

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

$20.00

1888-1889 Franklin County Tax Rolls

Continuing our tax roll transcriptions include namem 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., 74 pages.

$20.00

1890 Franklin County Tax Roll

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

$10.00

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 nineteenth century, Don takes the reader on a meandering stroll down memory land into the hearts and lives of Franklin County’s earli-est residents. 315 pages excluding maps and pictures; soft cover; not indexed , 315 pages.

$30.00

Rural Church Census for Franklin and 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 cards 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. 71 pages, indexed., 72 pages.

$18.00

Pioneers and Heroes of Titus County

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, Tennison, 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. Pictures of each person profiled 374 pages; soft cover; indexed , 374 pages.

$50.00

Titus County Books

History of Titus County Vol. I & II

Reprint of two books which have been out of print for many years. We have combined them into one. A history of the county with genealogical information on many of the early families who settled here. Franklin County was formed from Titus County in 1875 so much of this pertains to Franklin County. Everyname index, softbound, 456 pages.

$45.00

History of Titus County, Texas 1846-1960

Written by Richard Loyall Jurney, 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. Everyname Index, Softbound, some pictures, 220 pages.

$25.00

1870 Titus County Census

Franklin County was formed from Titus County in 1875, so many Franklin County families will be listed on this census. Every name index, softcover. , 359 pages.

$35.00

Bridges Chapel Cemetery and Community

This is a reprint of two books; one on the cemetery and one on the history of the Bridges Chapel community. Indexed, soft cover, 175 pages.

$20.00

Titus County Births 1872-1942

Shows childs name, birthdate, parent's names, sex and race as well as book and page number where certificate can be found at the courthouse. Alphabetical, soft cover, 356 pages.

$35.00

Titus County Births 1942-1977

Shows child's name. birth date, parent's names, sex and race as well as book and page number where certificated can be found at the courthouse. Alphabetical, soft cover , 386 pages.

$35.00

Titus County Marriages-Brides

Titus County Marriages from 1896-1973 sorted by brides name. 357 pages softbound-Alphabetical , 357 pages.

$35.00

Titus County Marriages-Grooms

Titus County Marraiges from 1896-1973 sorted by Grooms name. 357 pages-softbound-alphabetical, 357 pages.

$35.00