This website is dedicated to preserving the history of Franklin County, Missouri and to providing helpful information and resources to people researching Franklin County history and genealogy. It is not connected to any historical society or governmental body; however information about such organizations is included herein. The content is copyrighted and is not to be used without permission.

Message Board, over 25,000 entries - remember to check the circle marked Franklin County and to add your information.

Personal Genealogy Websites for Franklin County Families - Please send a link to your website!

Brian Oster's Site - includes Volumes A, B, and L of Franklin County Marriages - from 1819 - 1865 and Volume A colored 1914 - 1922 plus births from 1826 - 1899.

Washington.com site History and genealogy of the Washington area and a list of helpful links for researchers

Paula "Polly" Hein photographs, primarily of Union Area

U.S. Military Pensioners on the rolls - 1883

St. Louis City Recorder of Deeds - perhaps your Franklin County ancestors were born, died, or were married in nearby St. Louis

Index to The Civil War in Missouri

Vital Records - Missouri Website providing information on requesting state records.

Missouri State Genealogical Association

Missouri Family History (connected with Missouri State Genealogical Association)

Review the Missouri Surname Researchers List

Missouri Archive & Manuscript Repositories

Missouri Historical Society

Missouri Death Index

Vivid pictures of a Missouri Pacific Train wreck (three trains) of people going to the 1904 World's Fair. (Happened near Warrensburg).

U.S. Military Pensioners on the Rolls in Missouri 1883

Missouri County Formation Maps 1804 to Present and Missouri Census Maps