I have found wills in Franklin County beginning from the formation of the county about 1780. They were abstracted in a rough form (messy typescript pages) many years ago. Copies are available at Kittochtinny Historical Society, Coyle Free Library in Chambersburg, NSDAR library in Washington DC and other places. These abstracts have also been filmed by LDS and should be available to rent at your local Family History Center. While many records were destroyed by Gen Lee and his men, it is still worth checking to see what remains. -----Original Message----- From: Curt Sanders <csanders@paonline.com> To: PAFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com <PAFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Tuesday, September 07, 1999 9:49 PM Subject: Re: [PAFRANKL] Record of Wills > >RogerCubs@aol.com wrote: >> >> I am looking for any publication of Wills or Administration Records covering >> deaths occurring in Franklin County, PA during the 1800's. >> >> In particular, I'm searching for the Will or Adm. Records for Stephen Hoepfer >> (died 7 Feb 1848) and his wife, Catharine Hepfer (died 29 Jun 1863). Also, >> Daniel Hepfer (died 18 May 1877) and his wife, Rebecca Hepfer (died 24 July >> 1873). >> >> Any advice would be appreciated. >> >> Sue Cramer > >Most of these records were destroyed in the fire of 1864 when the >Confederates torched the courthouse. Wills after that can be found in >the courthouse. > >Curt Sanders >************* >ICQ# 10936209 >AIM: K3URT >http://www.paonline.com/csanders (Personal--genealogy & amateur radio service) >http://www.rootsweb.com/~paadams/adams.htm (Adams Co., PA GENWEB Coordinator) >