This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mickeygoble99 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.floyd/9961.1.6.1.1.3.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: when johnson co. was enacted by the state leg. in 1834 the town of paintsville was established and james franklin was appointed a trustee of the town.in feb the 24 1834 the state leg.passed an act creation johnson effective april 1th. 1844 the 11 justices met at the home of james franklin in paintsville. james franklin was the first school commissioner of johnson co. ky. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.