Posted on: Franklin Co. Id Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Id/Franklin/16 Surname: RICHARDS ------------------------- According to the State of Idaho page, which lists a brief history for each county: Established January 20, 1913 with its county seat at Preston. Named for the first settlement in Idaho, Franklin, which in turn was named for Franklin Richards, an apostle of the Mormon Church. The settlement began in Franklin county in 1860 with thirteen families. .