"Birth Records of Franklin County, Va., 1853-1870" by Beverly Merritt A new book, the transcription of the microfilm of birth records for Franklin County will be available in about 4-6 weeks. This book is 178 pages with an every-name index of about 100 more pages. It is spiral bound with laminated cover. This information shows the child, date, parents, person reporting the information and relationship to the child. Please note, not all entries have complete information. This book covers 1853-1870, 1853 being the first years such records were kept for Franklin County. The births were reported to the Commissioner of the Revenue and from him to the Clerk of the Court. This appears to be the journal copied into the records of the Clerk of Court, each year is certified. The book is $45.00, for Franklin County Genealogy Society members (Former- Hills of Home, Franklin County Genealogy Newsletter) and libraries, $60.00 for non-members, plus $3.00 s/h and orders will be taken until September 15. ONLY those books ordered by that date will be printed. You can reserve a book but it must be reserved by that date. If you would like a copy please send your check to Beverly Merritt, P.O. Box 316, Ferrum, Va. 24088. You can email Beverly at beverlym@swva.net