Land Evidence Records / Deed Research

Deeds for Franklin, Massachusetts are available online in two places:

1. The Norfolk, Massachusetts Registry of Deeds
2. FamilySearch.org (create a free account)

You can also visit the Registry of Deeds in person.

Norfolk Registry of Deeds
649 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 461-6101

Norfolk County was formed in 1793. If you’re house was built before 1794, then you will need to look for the older deeds in the Suffolk County Registry of Deeds.

The most common census records are the US Federal Census Records but Massachusetts also has state census records.

U.S Federal Census Records (1790-1950)
Available from:

• Ancestry.com ($) – see if your local library has institutional access free for patrons
• FamilySearch.org (free with account)
• MyHeritage.com ($)
• AmericanAncestors.org ($)
• FindMyPast ($)

Massachusetts State Census Records (1855 & 1865)
Available from:

• Ancestry.com ($) – 1855 census and 1865 census
• FamilySearch.org (free with account) – 1855 census and 1865 census
• AmericanAncestors.org ($)

Census Records (also MA State Census Records)

The most common census records are the US Federal Census Records but Massachusetts also has state census records.

U.S Federal Census Records (1790-1950)
Available from:

• Ancestry.com ($) – see if your local library has institutional access free for patrons
• FamilySearch.org (free with account)
• MyHeritage.com ($)
• AmericanAncestors.org ($)
• FindMyPast ($)

Massachusetts State Census Records (1855 & 1865)
Available from:

• Ancestry.com ($) – 1855 census and 1865 census
• FamilySearch.org (free with account) – 1855 census and 1865 census
• AmericanAncestors.org ($)