This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: margecam170 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.washington/8038.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Franklin county formed in 1819 from St. Louis County. Washington county formed in 1813 from St Louis and St Genevieve counties. Washington was never a part of Franklin county that I can tell from animap. I went up to 1889. 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.