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Microfilmed Franklin County Records at TN State Library & Archives

Microfilmed Franklin County Records at TN State Library & Archives

This is a crucial document for anyone researching Franklin County, because it contains a descriptive inventory of microfilm created by the Tennessee State Library & Archives or the Genealogical Society of Utah (LDS/FamilySearch). Become familiar with this document to determine what records are available for the time period in which your ancestors lived in Franklin County. Records from the County include the various courts, the Register of Deeds, the School Board, the Trustee.  Municipal records cover the cities of Cowan,…

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Wills from Will Book II

Wills from Will Book II

Abstracted by Judy Henley Phillips, 1988 P283 – Pleasant HILL. …to my wife Adelphia … the plantation on which I live … to my dau., Isabella … to Adelphia … 6 of my slaves to wit: John, Darkess, Tom, Caroline, Layfayette, and Margaret who is the child of Caroline, but should sd. John become ungoverable my wife with the advice of my executor is authorized to exchange him for another or sell him and the money laid out for another…

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Wills, 1876-1914

Wills, 1876-1914

Wills from Will Book March 1876-August 1914 PAGES 263,264. Noah McKelvey. Being apprised of the uncertainty of life and for the love and affection which I have for my children do hereby make my last Will & Testament 1st after all my personal debts are paid I desire after the death of myself and my beloved companion Almira J. McKelvey to bequeath to my Grand Son Jackson Bennett fifty Dollars to be paid out of the personal effects of which…

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Wills, 1808-1847

Wills, 1808-1847

Wills from Will Book I (1808-1847) Page 8 – Will of Henry Heryford Sr. In the name of Almighty God, Amen. Inasmuch as it is appointed for all men to die, I Henry Heryford of Franklin County and State of Tennessee do make and ordain this my last will and testament as follows, viz: I give my body to be buried at the discretion of my wife and order that my just debts be paid. I give and bequeath to…

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