Posted on: Franklin Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Franklin/10822 Surname: Chapman ------------------------- You will be happy with your experience researching in both the library and court house in Franklin County. Your reception will be a lot better than if you were researching in Jefferson County. Jo Porter, who is the librarian, is always most cheerful and helpful. Mrs. Thornton and the other folks in the court house are gracious and helpful too. They will help you find what they have. However, it should be realized that there was a court house fire around 1875 and some of the Deed books and other data before that time don't exist. There is not much in the way of places to stay or places to eat in Franklin County. Bude, three miles from Meadville, has the only restaurant and the only motel in the county. Better accomodations are available in Natchez about 30 miles away. Also, some of the court house records were filmed by the Mormons and the films are available through their Family History Library.