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Franklin Parish LAGenWeb is a free genealogical site about the history of the parish. We hope you find helpful clues for your research of ancestors and relatives of Franklin Parish.

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State Coordinator: Marsha Bryant

PARISH FORMATION

Franklin Parish was established 01 Mar 1845, "from portions of Ouachita, Catahoula, and Madison Parishes by Act 41 of the State Legislature sponsored by John Winn. Land for a centrally locatd Parish seat, 'Winnsborough' was purchased in 1844"

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