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Franklin Parish LAGenWeb is a free genealogical site about the history of the Louisiana parish. It is a member of LAGenWeb, which is a member of USGenWeb®. We hope you find helpful clues for your research of Franklin Parish ancestors.

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Parish Coordinator: You? Franklin Parish LAGenWeb is Available For Adoption. Please contact the State Coordinator, Marsha Holley, if you are interested in adopting this site.

Co-Parish Coordinator: YOU? If you have a sincere interest in the genealogy of Franklin Parish, and if you are willing to help others along their family history journey, but website maintenance doesn't appeal to you, consider becoming a Co-CC. As Co-CC you would reply to email inquiries, contribute content, monitor the website, .... Contact us to give it a try.

Temporary Parish Coordinator: Norma Hass normahass01@gmail.com

State Coordinator: Marsha Holley marholley100@gmail.com

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 located Parish seat, 'Winnsborough' was purchased in 1844"