We would like to invite you to visit our website, called The POORHOUSE STORY (a clearinghouse for information about 19th century American poorhouses)at http://www.poorhousestory.com We have just posted on the VIRGINIA page a list of officials of the FRANKLIN County poorhouse. (1854-1873) DIRECTIONS: At the homepage (link above)click on POORHOUSES BY STATE and then click on VIRGINIA on the table of states. There are other pages on the site which may give you a better insight into poorhouses. They are all linked (to the left) on the homepage and include: the HISTORY page, LETTER TO GENEALOGISTS, and FEATURED ARTICLES. This site will only grow to include more VIRGINIA information through the suggestions and submissions of readers like you! For tips on how to locate poorhouse records in your community...go to the RECORDS page (link to the left on the homepage)and read the top section ... RESEARCH TIPS. Happy Hunting! If you wish to e-mail me, please do so OFF-list. Hope you enjoy the site. Linda Crannell (aka=The Poorhouse Lady)