Source: North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741 - 1868 (Online) ********************* Franklin County, NC was created in 1778 from Bute County. Louisburg is the county seat. Bute County, NC was created in 1764. It was Discontinued in 1779. (Source: Handy Book for Genealogists, Everton Publishers) ********************* 1. Harrison Harris to Elizabeth Bettes Franklin County, NC Marriage Bond --- February 3, 1789 Bondsman: Wyatt Bettes Witness: G. Hill 2. James Harris to Polley Nichols Franklin County, NC Marriage Bond --- March 15, 1805 Bondsman: Amos Jones 3. Joel Harriss to Sally P. Hines Franklin County, NC Marriage Bond --- March 12, 1817 Bondsman: Joseph C. Harri__ (Possibly Harris or Harrison) Witness: N. Long, Jr. Any information is appreciated. Please respond through HH so that others may be helped. Ira L. Harris III Member, Group 6, Harris Y-DNA Family Study Line of Robert Harris of Ware Creek, New Kent County, Virginia