This section lists the societies of Pennsylvania, giving details about each one and what resources and publications they offer.
Statewide and Regional Societies
County Societies
Statewide and Regional Societies
Pennsylvania Genealogical Society
The Society was established in 1892, and is one of the oldest Societies in the United States.
On-line databases can be accessed on their website, which include the Philadelphia Courts Naturalisations 1790-1880, History of County Formations 1673-1878, Atlas of Historical Co. Boundaries and Atlases and Maps from the 1850s-1870s.
Databases also incorporate Birth and Death Indexes – Births 1906-1907 and Deaths 1906-1961 and Marriages (FamilySearch) 1885-1950. There is also a list of First Families on the site.
Their publication is the third oldest continuing genealogical publication in America. Back Issues are available on a Members Only Access basis on their site. Penn in Hand, their quarterly Newsletter, is published by the society, and Back Issues are again available to Members Only.
Website:
http://genpa.org
Pennsylvania Historical Society
The association has a large library, which is one of the biggest in the Nation. Documents held incorporate:
- Books and Pamphlets
- Brochures
- Certificates
- Event Programs
- Historical Documents
- Manuscripts
- Maps
- Newspapers
- Photographs
- Posters
- Serials and Newspapers
- Trade Cards
Website:
http://hsp.org
Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society
Many archives can be accessed, including Genealogies, Vertical Files of Family Research, Church Histories, Cemetery Histories, Local Research and First Families.
For a fee, the association is also willing to conduct research on your behalf in the following Records and Databases, which incorporate WPA Home Surveys, Naturalisations, First Families, File Searches and they also conduct a Library Research Service.
For further information, please peruse the Library and Research section of their site.
Some databases are also on the site, which incorporate Allegheny Co. Quarter Sessions 1852-1877 and Tables of Contents of their quarterly publication.
Some databases are accessible to Members Only, which comprise:
- Civil War Roll of Honour
- First Family Ancestors
- Grand Army of the Republic Members
- List of Immigrants who applied for Naturalisation Papers in Allegheny Co. District Courts
- Middlesex Township in Butler Co. Taxation Lists 1839 and 1855
- Veterans Burials
- WPGS Member Ancestor Charts
Many publications are available for sale, including:
- Allegheny Co. Deaths 1893-1905
- Allegheny Co. Legal, Court and Municipal Papers
- Cemetery Directory
- Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897
- Marriage Returns from City of Pittsburgh 1870-1875
- Marriages and Deaths from the Pittsburgh Dispatch 1858-1860
- Marriages in Allegheny City 1877-1882
- Pittsburgh 19th Century Voter Lists
- Soldiers’ Orphan Schools
- Washington Co. Quarter Sessions Court Records 1781-1795
Website:
http://www.wpgs.org
County Societies
Adams County Historical Society
The association has an extensive collection of archives. These incorporate:
- Adams Co. Church and Cemetery Files
- Birth Register 1893-1905
- Borough and Township Taxation Papers 1800-1960
- Censuses
- Constable’s Returns 1808-1901
- Deeds
- Directories
- Estate Papers which include Orphan’s Court Documents 1800-1999
- Family Files
- Genealogies
- Historic Maps
Archives also comprise:
- Manuscript Collections
- Marriage and Death Notices
- Marriage Licence Applications 1885-1970
- Marriage Returns
- Military Records
- Parish Register Transcripts
- Photographs
- Surveys
- Tavern Licence Papers
- Unrecorded Deeds
- Warrants/Patents
Website:
http://www.achs-pa.org
Baltzer Meyer Historical Society
Many databases and indexes are accessible, which comprise Index of Genealogies held by the Paul Miller Ruff Library, Cemetery Listings and Obituaries. For a fee, they are willing to provide a copy of the Obituary.
Website:
https://baltzermeyer.com/
Beaver County Genealogical Society
Many collections are accessible, which incorporate:
- Administrators Index
- Agricultural Census 1850-1880
- Beaver Co. Census Returns 1800-1930
- Beaver Co. Directories
- Beaver Co. Marriages, Wills, Orphans, Court Records and Tax Rolls
- Civil War Tax Documents
- Deeds
- Delayed Birth Registrations
- Divorce Index 1800-1926
Collections also comprise:
- Early Tax Papers 1800-1900
- Grantor/Grantee Index to circa 1910
- High School Yearbooks
- Marriage Licences 1885-1900
- Newspapers
- Property Tax Records for 1890
- Registrations of Births and Deaths
- Surname Files
- Tax Papers for some Townships to 1925
- Wills 1803-1926
Numerous databases and indexes are on-line, which comprise:
- 1878-1922 Obituaries published in Columbiana Co. Ohio Newspapers
- 1899 Obituaries
- Cemetery Transcripts
- City Directories
- Genealogical Gleanings from The Pittsburg Leader and other Newspapers 1875-1884
- Military Records
- Mortality Schedules
- Obituary Index Beaver Falls Newspaper 1920-1929
- Selected Items from the Western Argus 1830-1834
- Tax Lists
Website:
https://beavercountyhistory.org/
Bedford County Historical Society
The association operates the Pioneer Library where many resources are accessible, which include:
- Cemetery Transcripts
- Church Registers
- Family Genealogy Books
- Old Maps
- Photographs
- Public Records
Website:
http://www.bedfordpahistory.com
Berks County Genealogical Society
The society is a non-profit making association established in 1980. Its aims are to collect and preserve historical materials and to encourage and promote the study of genealogy.
They focus on Berks and the surrounding counties, especially in the 18th and 19th centuries. Anyone with an interest in genealogy is welcome to join the association.
Many archives are available in their Library, which comprise:
- Back Issues of their Journal
- Cemetery Transcripts
- Census Returns
- Church Register
- Family Group Sheets
- Genealogies
- Maps
- Military Records
- Newspapers
- North American and British Isles Vital Records Indexes
- Public and Civil Documents
- Reference Books
- Ships and Immigration Lists
- Will Abstracts
Many publications are sold by the society, which include:
- 1754 and 1767 Berks Co. Taxables
- Berks Co. Death Collection 1797-1892
- Berks Co. Soldiers in the American Revolution
- Cemetery Transcripts and Indexes
- Censuses
- Death Records of Rev William Boos 1782-1807
- Maps
- Naturalisations 1752-1764
Website:
http://www.berksgenes.org
Blair County Genealogical Society
Many archives can be accessed in their Library, which incorporate:
- Blair Co. Deeds
- Censuses
- Church Registers
- Court Documents
- History of the Pennsylvania Volunteers 1861-1865
- Hoenstine Collection
- Newspapers
- Obituaries from many Counties
- Periodicals
- Revolutionary War Pennsylvania Soldier Pension Papers
- Tax Papers
- Warrants, Commissions and Patents
Numerous Databases and Indexes are accessible, including Delayed Birth Record Index, Marriage Application Index 1885-1890 and Obituaries. A list of Cemeteries is also available.
Many publications are available for sale, which comprise:
- Cemetery Inscriptions
- Census Indexes
- Church Registers
- Funeral Home Books
- Genealogies
- Maps
- Newspaper Extracts
- Tax Books
- Will Abstracts
- World War II Military Newspaper Clippings
A list of surnames currently being researched by Members is also available.
Website:
http://www.bcgslibrary.org
Bradford County Historical Society
The association was organised in 1870. Many resources are available at their Library, which include:
- Account Ledgers
- Assessment Books
- Cemeteries
- Census Returns
- Church Registers
- Directories
- DAR Lineage Books
- Deed Books
- Diaries and Journals
- Family Files
Archives available also incorporate:
- Land Warrants
- Maps
- Marriages
- Naturalisation Papers
- Newspapers
- Poorhouse Documents
- Probate Records
- School Registers
- Yearbooks
Numerous publications can be purchased from the society, which incorporate:
- 1858 and 1869 Bradford Co. Atlases
- Chronology of History 1924-1975
- History 1770-1878 and 1891-1895
- Pioneer and Patriot Families
Website:
http://www.bradfordhistory.com
Bucks County Genealogical Society
Information regarding where many resources can be found is available, such as:
- Births
- Cemetery Transcripts
- Church Registers
- Deaths
- Directories
- Marriages and Divorces
- Naturalisations
- Newspapers
- Tax Lists
- Wills and Administrations
A breakdown of cemeteries in the area is also accessible, along with a list of many repositories, which incorporate:
- Bucks Co. Courthouse
- Bureau of Vital Statistics
- David Library of the American Revolution
- Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
A list of surnames currently being researched by Members is also on the site.
Website:
https://www.bucksgen.org/
Capital Area Genealogical Society
Many resources can be accessed in their Research Library, including:
- Cemetery Transcripts
- Church Register
- Early Schoolhouses
- Family Journals
- Federal Census Returns
- Genealogies
- Guide to Warrants and Patents
- Newsletters
- Newspapers
- Vital Records
- Will Abstracts
For further information regarding archives held, please peruse the site’s PDF Leaflet Listing of Library Holdings and their PDF leaflet regarding Surname Files.
Their publications include a Quarterly Newsletter, Keystone Seekers Genealogical Quarterly and Robert Viguers/Paxton Herald Column.
Website:
http://www.capitalareagenealogy.org
Centre County Genealogical Society
Numerous publications are available for sale, which incorporate:
- Births 1893-1905
- Cemetery Transcripts
- Centre Co. Warrant Map
- Deaths 1852-1854 and 1893-1905
- Delayed Births
- History of Funeral Directors and Undertakers 1813-1989
- Marriages Index 1764-2005
Website:
http://centrecountygenealogy.org
Chester County Historical Society
The Official history museum, history education centre and historical repository of Chester County, Pennsylvania, the association was established in 1893.
The association administers the Chester Co. Archives which is located in the Chester Co. Government Services Centre and their holdings include Estate Files, Vital Records, Deeds, Taxes and other documents.
In addition, the association has a History Centre which includes the Library and Museum where many archives are available, which incorporate:
- Bible Records
- Burials
- Business Papers
- Church Registers
- Diaries
- Family Charts
- Federal and State Census Returns
- Genealogies
- Land and Legal Documents
- Letters
- Marriages
- Newspapers and Newspaper Clippings
- Periodicals relating to both State and Local History
- Personal and Family Papers
- Photographs from the 1840s to the 1990s
Website:
http://www.chestercohistorical.org
Clearfield County Historical Society and Museum
Many documents can be accessed in their Research Library, which incorporate:
- 12 Volumes of ‘Engle’s Notes and Queries’
- 20 Volumes of ‘Pearce and Related Families’.
- Bates’ ‘History of Pennsylvania Volunteers’
- Census Returns
- Centre Co. Deaths 1889-1920
- Centre Co. Marriages 1800-1885
- City Directories
- Clearfield Atlas
Archives also include:
- Early Deaths
- Early Marriages
- Genealogies
- High School Yearbooks
- Naturalisation References
- Newspapers
- Obituaries
- Surname Files
- Telephone Directories
Website:
http://www.clearfieldcountyhistoricalsociety.net/
Clinton County Genealogical Society
A list of Clinton Co. Cemeteries is available on the site, along with a list of Newspapers from 1838 to the Present.
Numerous publications are available for sale, which comprise:
- 1862 Clinton Co. Atlas
- Births
- Cemetery Transcripts
- Church Registers
- Civil War Trilogy
- DAR Records
- Deaths
- Diaries
- Divorces 1867-1993
- Marriages 1885-2003
- Mortality Schedules
- Naturalisations 1839-1982
- Wills 1839-1994
A list of surnames currently being researched by Members is also on the site.
Website:
http://www.clintoncogensociety.org
Columbia County Historical and Genealogical Society
The association has an extensive Photograph Collection. Numerous databases are on the site, which include the People, Places and Events Database which has over 40000 References to Reference Books, Pamphlets, Scrapbooks, Church Registers and Family Histories.
It is also possible to use their Name Database to search the association’s six name oriented databases at once, which comprise:
- Death Notices and Burials
- Land Records
- Marriage Notices
- Naturalisations
- Surname Index to CHH&GS Genealogy Files
- WWI Drafts
Many publications are available for sale, which incorporate:
- Cemetery Books
- The Dr. Montgomery Receipts
- History of Madison Township
- Pioneer Families of Northern Columbia Co.: Articles by Kenneth Yocum and Others
- Vintage Photographs 1870-1920
Website:
http://www.colcohist-gensoc.org
Cranberry Genealogy Club
The Club has transcribed all known Cemeteries in Cranberry Township and it is possible to order the book Cemetery Survey of Cranberry Township from them.
Website:
http://www.cranberrygenealogy.org
Cumberland County Historical Society
Many archives can be accessed in their Library, which comprise:
- Federal Census Returns and Indexes
- Historical Documents
- History of the Pennsylvania Volunteers 1861-1865
- Manuscripts
- Septennial Tax Lists for Cumberland Co. 1793, 1800, 1807, 1821, 1828, 1842, 1849, 1856, 1863 and 1870
The following resources are also accessible:
- Database Index to Church and Cemetery Registers located at the association
- Genealogy Surname Files
- Information about Carlisle Indian Industrial School
- Periodicals and Newspapers
- Published and Unpublished Genealogies
Website:
http://www.historicalsociety.com
Delaware County Historical Society
The association has a Library where an extensive collection of archives are available, which incorporate:
- Atlases
- Bible Records
- Burials
- Census Returns
- Chester F Baker Notebooks – Scrapbooks of History
- Chester Register of Births 1889-1906
- Chester Co. Will Abstracts 1714-1800
- Church Registers
- City Directories
- Court Documents
- Directories
- Funeral Home Books
Archives also comprise:
- Genealogies
- Land Papers
- Mortality Schedules
- Maps
- Marriages
- News Articles
- Newspapers
- Obituaries
- Tax Lists
- Telephone Books
- Upland Borough Birth List 1894-1917
- Yearbooks
A full list of resources is available on their site.
Website:
http://www.padelcohistory.org/
Derry Area Historical Society
Derry Township, Derry and New Alexandria boroughs and the surrounding areas make up the Derry Area.
Many resources can be accessed in their Research Centre, which is located in New Alexandria Public Library.
A transcription of the 1783 Pennsylvania Census for Derry Township is accessible.
Website:
http://www.derryhistory.org/index.html
Downingtown Area Historical Society
A Family Files Index is available, which a list of Announcements extracted from Local Newspapers, including The Downingtown News, The Archive, The East Branch Citizen, The Daily Local News, The Downingtown Ledger and the Community Courier.
Back Issues of their Newsletter and Hist-o-Grams are also accessible.
Website:
http://www.downingtownareahistoricalsociety.org
Elizabeth Township Historical Society
The association was established in 1976 and its aim is to preserve the cultural, genealogical and historical heritage of the ‘Forks of the Yough’, the area between Monongahela and Youghiogheny rivers.
Many archives are accessible in The Golda Abraham Memorial Library Room of their Museum, which include Historical Books and documents relating to the surrounding Towns and Counties.
A list of Cemeteries in the Area is available, along with Surname Indexes for those found in Cemetery Records.
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethTownshipHistoricalSociety/
Erie County Society for Genealogical Research
For a fee, the association is able to look at a wide variety of archives on your behalf, which incorporate:
- 1865 and 1876 Erie Co. Atlases
- Cemetery Transcripts
- Directories
- Family Histories
- Gazetteers
- Naturalisations
- Letters of Intent(Naturalisations)
- Newspaper Indexes of Marriages and Deaths 1822-1906
- Obituaries
- Passenger and Immigration Lists
- Soldiers of the American Revolution Burials
- Tax Assessments
Numerous publications are available for sale, which include:
- 1853 Erie City Directory
- Burials
- Declaration of Intention Papers 1907-1927
- Naturalisations 1825-1906
- Will Book Index 1823-1849
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ESGRPA/
Erie County Historical Society
Many archives can be accessed in their Library, which incorporate:
- Account Books
- Architectural Plans and Drawings
- Atlases
- Books
- Business Papers
- Cemetery Transcripts
- Church Registers
- City Directories
- Diaries
- Dictionaries
- Directories
Archives also comprise:
- Encyclopaedias
- Letters
- Lithographs
- Manuscripts
- Maps
- Naturalisations
- Negatives
- Oral and Video Histories
- Photographs
- Postcards
- WPA Transcripts
Website:
http://www.eriehistory.org
Fayette County Genealogical Society
Numerous archives can be accessed in the Pennsylvania Room of the Uniontown Public Library, which include:
- Census Returns
- Genealogies
- Historic Photographs
- Newspapers
- Obituaries
- Tax Records
An All-Name Index to the Society’s Publication, Families of Fayette County, is available on the site.
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/FayetteGenSociety/
Fulton County Historical Society
Many resources are available in their Library, which include:
- Cemetery Files of Tombstone Names and Dates
- Census Returns
- Church Registers
- Deeds
- Family History Folders
- Newspapers
- Photographs
- Reference Books
- School Registers
- Wills
A list of Fulton Co. Cemeteries and a Cemetery Map is on the site.
Website:
http://www.fultonhistory.org
Germantown Historical Society
The association has the Archives of the African-American Genealogy Group, the Germantown Theatre Guild, Germantown Hospital and the Philadelphia, Germantown and Norristown Railroad.
An Image Collection is also available and it is also possible to use their on-line catalogue to search, view and order Images available in the Archives.
Numerous documents are available at The Pat Henning Library and Archives, which incorporate:
- Business Papers
- Cemetery Transcripts
- Church Registers
- Deeds
- Land Records
- Manuscripts
- Maps
- Newspapers
- Oral Histories
- Personal Papers
- Scrapbooks
Website:
http://www.germantownhistory.org
Greene County Genealogical Society
The association was established in 1975. Many Databases are on the site, which comprise:
- Funeral Homes
- Divorces to 1990
- Greene Co. First Settlers
- Greene Co. Memorial Park Index
- Killed, Captured or Missing Early Settlers killed or captured during the armed conflict with the Indians prior to 1800
- Militia Tax 1853-1863
- Obituaries
- Voter Lists 1801 and 1806
- Waynesburg and Washington Railroad Employee Roster 1898
- William Seaton’s Day Book 1793
Many publications are available for sale, which incorporate:
- Cemetery Transcripts
- Census Returns
- Civil War 18th PA Calvary
- Greene Co. History
- High School Yearbooks
- Obituaries
- Tax Books
Website:
http://www.cornerstonegenealogy.com
Huntingdon County Historical Society
The association has an extensive collection of documents, including:
- 1790-1870 Census Indexes
- 1890 Civil War Veterans and Widows
- Bible Records
- Cemetery Transcripts
- Censuses
- Church Registers
- City Directories
- Deaths and Marriages from Local Newspapers
- Early Divorces
- Estate Inventories 1788-1918
- Family Files
- Genealogies
- Naturalisations 1798-1832
- Obituaries
- Regional and Community Histories
- Tax Assessment Lists 1788-1899
Some databases are on the site, which include:
- Civil War Veterans
- Ephemera
- Every-Name Index to The James Franks Collection – Newspaper Articles from The Daily News 1940-1960
- Obituaries
- Wills and Other Court Records 1787-1900
Many publications are available for sale, which comprise Pomeroy Atlas and a Guide to Huntingdon County Cemeteries.
Website:
http://www.huntingdonhistory.org
Juniata County Historical Society
The association has an extensive collection of archives in their Archives room, which incorporate:
- Births 1893-1907
- Cemetery Indexes
- Censuses
- Church Registers
- Civil War Veterans
- Death Registrations 1852-1878
- Deaths 1845-1847 and 1851-1879
- Genealogies
- Grantor and Grantee Indexes
- Marriage Licence Dockets 1885-1977
Resources also include:
- Marriage Licences
- Marriages 1800-1995(from Newspapers, Scrapbooks, Journals and Pension Records)
- Obituaries 1828-2002
- Original Taxation Assessments 1847-1900, 1910-1920 and 1930-1940
- Original Taxation Assessments and Enumerations 1831-1846
- Surname Files
- Tax Indexes 1791-1794, 1831-1854 and 1895
- Township Military Records 1889-1917
- Voter Registry Rolls 1878-1920
- Wills
Website:
http://juniatacountyhistoricalsociety.org
Lancaster County Historical Society
Resources are available at their Library, which incorporate:
- Baptismal Registers from various Churches
- Births 1852-1855 and 1894-1907
- Business Papers
- Cemetery Transcripts
- Census Returns
- Church Registers
- Civil War Muster Rolls
- Court Records
- Deaths
- Deeds
- Delayed Births 1941-1959 for Births from 1869-1906
- Diaries
- Directories
- Estate Papers
Resources also comprise:
- Family Files
- Genealogies
- Immigrations
- Jasper Yeates’s Colonial Law Library
- Letters
- Manuscript Collections
- Marriages
- Naturalisation Papers
- Newspapers
- Oral Histories
- Periodicals and Journals
- Photographs
- Probate Records
- Tax Documents
- Wills
There is also a Library Catalogue and Manuscript Group Finding Aids on the site, and it is also possible to search the Archives Collections.
Some Newspapers and Directories are also on-line, which include:
- The Columbia Spy 1830-1889
- The Intelligencer Journal 1848-1871
- Lancaster City and Co. Directories 1843-1922
- The Lancaster Examiner and Herald 1834-1872
- The Lancaster Farmer 1869-1884
- The New Holland Clarion 1873-1950
- Pennsylvania Civil War Newspapers
Website:
http://www.lancasterhistory.org
Lebanon County Historical Society
Many resources can be accessed in their Research Archives, including:
- Cemetery Surveys
- Church Histories
- Church Books
- City Business Directories
- Federal Census Returns
- Genealogies
- High School Yearbooks
- Maps
- Marriages 1886-1949
- Manuscripts
- Photographs
- Postcards
Numerous publications are available for sale, which include:
- Cemetery Map
- Civil War: Lebanon at Gettysburg
- Diaries of William Rank
- The Life of William Rank
- Map of Historical Sites
- Memorabilia of the City of Lebanon
- Postcard History of Lebanon Co.
- Reflections on Battle of Gettysburg
Website:
http://lebanoncountyhistoricalsociety.org/
Lehigh County Historical Society
The Scott Andrew Trexler II Research Library and Archives holds a wide range of documents relating to Genealogy and Local and Regional History, including:
- Business Documents
- Church Books
- City Directories
- Federal Census Returns for Lehigh and Northampton Counties
- Lehigh Co. Naturalisations
- Lehigh Co. Tax Papers 1813-1817, 1835 and 1840s-1970s
- Maps
- Marriage and Obituary Announcements from Allentown Democrat, Unabhaengiger Republikaner, Der Friedens Bote, Macungie Progress and Lecha Bote
Resources also include:
- Marriages 1885-1961
- Oral Histories
- Orphans Court Documents 1815-1915
- Passenger and Immigration Lists
- Personal and Family Papers
- Photographs
- Prison Books 1869-1912, 1916-1917, 1926-1930 and 1938-1939
- Wills
Website:
http://www.lchs.museum
Lycoming County Genealogical Society
The society is a non-profit making association.
The Society’s aim is to encourage and promote the study of genealogy and to collect and preserve historical materials relating to Lycoming County.
One of their projects is to photograph every tombstone in order to preserve them for future generations.
Many archives can be accessed in their Library located in the Thomas Taber Museum, which incorporate:
- Boyd’s City Directories 1893-1950
- Muncy Now and Then 1929-1942 and 1965-1977
- Orphans Court 1795-1850
- Tax Papers for various Townships in Lycoming Co.
- Williamsport City Births 1879-1931
- Williamsport City Deaths 1879-1927
- Wills 1795-1903
Many informative articles are accessible, which include:
- 1928 Census of Children in Franklin Township
- Lycoming Co. Cemeteries Map
- Ohnmeiss Genealogy
- Profiles of Williamsport Photographers 1867-1930
- Rehorn/Rayhorn Genealogy
- Williamsport Photographers 1854-1900 and 1901-1925
Many publications can be purchased from the society, which comprise:
- 1851 Map of Williamsport
- Bastian Funeral Home Burials 1905-1954
- Cemetery Transcripts
- Early History of Cogan House Township
- Lyoming Co. History
Website:
https://lycominglineage.editorx.io/lycominglineage
McKeesport Regional History and Heritage Centre
Many resources are accessible, which comprise:
- Births and Weddings from the Daily News
- Cemetery Transcripts
- Church Histories
- Funeral Home Books
- Genealogies
- McKeesport City Directories
- McKeesport City Tax Records
- McKeesport Daily News 1884-present
- Obituaries from the Daily News
- Photographs
- Sanborn Maps for McKeesport
- Warentee Atlas for Allegheny Co. 1914
- Yearbooks and School Newspapers from McKeesport High School
Website:
http://www.mckeesportheritage.org
Mercer County Historical Society
The Society has a Research Library where many documents are available, including:
- 1873 Mercer Co. Atlas
- Aerial Photographs
- Directories
- Federal Census Microfilm for Mercer and Surrounding Counties
- Genealogies
- Manuscript and Iconographic Collections of Original Documents
- Mercer Co. Wall Map
- Newspapers 1811-1976
- Plat Books
- Published Histories of Mercer, it’s Communities and Surrounding Counties
- Regimental Histories of many Pennsylvania Units as well as other Secondary and Primary Civil War Materials
- Research Files
- Sanborn Insurance Maps
Website:
http://www.mchspa.org
Montour County Genealogical Society
A list of Cemeteries is on the site, along with links to where you can find Cemetery Transcripts.
Many documents are available in the Genealogy Room at Thomas Beaver Free Library, which include:
- Birth Register 1892-1905
- Cemetery Lists
- Censuses
- Church Registers
- City Directories
- Common Pleas Dockets 1850-1888
- Death Register 1893-1905
- Deaths 1852-1854
- Deeds
- Ethnic Collections
- Genealogies
- Grantor and Grantee Indexes 1772-1914
- Marriage Licences 1885-1909
- Marriages 1852-1854
- Marriages and Deaths reported in the Danville Intelligencer 1828-1879
- Mortgages
Documents also incorporate:
- Naturalisations
- Newspapers
- Obituaries
- Orphans Court Dockets 1814-1869, 1851-1865
- Orphans Court Dockets 1772-1813
- Orphans Court Indexes 1727-1930
- Photographs
- Pleas Entered and Enrolled by William Montgomery, Justice of the Peace for the County of Northumberland 1797-1805
- Scrapbooks
- Special Delayed Birth Registrations Volumes 1-3
- Surname Files
- Tax Assessments 1814-1840 for Columbia Co.
- Wills and Administrations
- WWI Draft Registrations for Montour Co.
- Yearbooks
A list of surnames currently being researched by Members is also on the site.
Website:
Website link is broken at present – will update this link when new website is known
North Hills Genealogists
North Hill Genealogists have some publications available for sale, including Pioneer Cemeteries of Franklin Park Borough and Marshall Township, Pioneer Cemeteries of Pine and Richland Townships and Pioneer Cemeteries of Hampton Township.
Indexes to these Books are available on the site, along with Back Issues of their Newsletter.
Website:
http://www.northhillsgenealogists.org
Northumberland County Historical Society
Many archives are accessible at Charlotte Darrah Walker Genealogical Library, which include Old Newspapers, Tax Records and Genealogical Reference Books.
Many publications are available for sale, which include:
- Adams Family Ancestors and Descendants
- Baptisms of Himmel’s Union Church 1774-1846 and 1846-1911
- Baptisms of St Jacob’s (Howerter’s) Lutheran and Reformed Church 1803-1869 and 1859-1867
- Cemetery Inscriptions
- Funeral Lists(Leichenverzeigniss) of Isaac Faust Stiehly
- Marriages and Deaths from German Newspapers published in Dauphin, Northumberland and Snyder Counties
Website:
http://www.northumberlandcountyhistoricalsociety.org
Pike County Historical Society
The association has an extensive collection of archives, which incorporate:
- Births
- Census Returns
- Deaths
- Deeds
- Family Books
- Marriages
- Obituaries from the Tri-State Area
- Photographs of Local Events and Personalities
- Voting Rolls
- Warrants
Numerous publications are sold by the society, which incorporate:
- The Civil War of Pike Co.
- Pike Co. Site Surveys for Townships and Boroughs
- Tri-State Obituaries
- Westfall Township Gateway to the West
Website:
http://pikehistorical.org/
Rockwood Area Historical and Genealogical Society
The association serves Black, Middlecreek, Milford and Upper Turkeyfoot Townships, along with the Boroughs of Casselman, New Centerville, Rockwood and Seven Springs.
Indexes of the 1860 Census for Middlecreek and Milford Townships are on the site.
Many publications can be purchased from the society, which comprise:
- 1905 Map of Rockwood
- Beers 1876 Atlas of Somerset Co.
- Down the Road of Our Past which is a series of Books giving a Pictorial History of the area
- Rockwood Area Cemeteries
- Remembrance Cook Book
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~parahgs/
Schuylkill County Historical Society
Many resources can be accessed in their Library, which incorporate:
- Biographies
- Cemetery Transcripts
- Census Returns
- Church Histories
- Church Registers
- City Directories
- Civil Court Records
- Court Documents
- Genealogies
- Manuscripts
- Newspaper Abstracts of Marriages and Deaths
- Newspapers
- Photographs
- Tax Papers
- Town and Township Histories
- Yearbooks
Numerous publications are available for sale, which include:
- Cemetery Transcripts
- Early Lutheran Registers for Dauphine Co.
- Obituaries found in the Pottsville Republican and Citizen Standard
- Schuylkill Co. Coroner’s Inquest Record
Website:
http://www.schuylkillhistory.org
Shickshinny Historical Society
The society serves the lower end of Luzerne County and part of Columbia County.
There are some databases and information on the site, which include Will Transcriptions, Town Histories, Photographs and Articles of Interest. These articles incorporate:
- Andrews Family
- Deaths 1900-1925 from the Mountain Echo and Huntingdon Mills Alumni
- Gearhart Genealogy, Harvey Genealogy
- History of St Martha’s Church
- History of the Reyburn Church
- Luzerne Co. Records
- Moore School 1899-1900
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~pashs/
Snyder County Historical Society
The Society was incorporated in 1898, its aims being to preserve the culture and heritage of Synder County.
Many archives can be accessed in their Library, which include:
- Census Returns for Snyder, Juniata, Mifflin, Perry, Northumberland and Union Counties
- Church Books
- Funeral Home Books
- Genealogies
- Local Histories
- Pastoral Records
Newspapers on Microfilm are also accessible, which incorporate:
- Beaver Springs Weekly Herald
- Freeburg Courier
- McClure Plain Dealer
- The Middleburg Post
- The Mifflinburg Telegraph
- Selinsgrove Times and Tribune
- Snyder Co. Times
- The Sunbury Daily Item
Website:
http://snydercountyhistoricalsociety.org/
Somerset Historical and Genealogical Society
Resources held at Somerset Historical Centre include:
- Births 1893-1908
- Cemetery Transcripts
- Census Returns
- Church Histories
- Church Registers
- Deaths 1852-1853 and 1893-1908
- Delayed Births 1941-1965
- Estate Papers
- Family Files
Archives held also comprise:
- Genealogies
- Immigration Papers
- Land Records
- Maps
- Marriages 1792-1802 and 1885-1968
- Military Records
- Naturalisations
- Newspapers
- Obituaries
- Tax Papers
In addition, Marriages printed in the Somerset Herald 1828-1831 and 1864-1885, Marriage Licences 1885 to the Present and the Weekly Newsletter of the Brethren Gospel for 1887-1891 can also be accessed.
There is also access to the Somerset Co. WPA Project Cemetery Transcriptions on the site.
Website:
http://www.somersethistoricalcenter.org
Susquehanna County Historical Society
Numerous archives are available at Susquehanna Public Library, which incorporate:
- Censuses for Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey Counties
- Deeds 1812-1922
- Early New England Settlers 1600s-1800s
- Genealogical documents for New York 1675-1920
- Genealogies
- Griffith’s Valuation of Ireland
- Inventory Appraisement Dockets 1885-1918
- Marriage Licence Dockets 1885-1953
- Massachusetts Town, Probate and Vital Records 1600s-1900s
- Mortgages 1812-1855
Archives also comprise:
- Naturalisations 1844-1929
- Newspapers
- Orphan’s Court Dockets
- Orphan’s Court Minutes 1870-1917
- Registration of Births 1893-1905
- Registration of Deaths 1893-1905
- Sheriff’s and Treasurer’s Deeds 1828-1922
- Social Security Death Index
- Tax Assessments 1813-1850
- Unseated Land Records 1820-1940
- Wills and Administrations 1812-1921
- Wills and Deeds for Luzerne Co.
Website:
http://www.susqcohistsoc.org
Tulpehocken Settlement Historical Society
The society was incorporated on 13 February 1970. It has information regarding the Dissinger/Dysinger, Mayer/Meyer/Moyer, Mundell/Sharp, Reber, Strause/Strauss and Servey/Zerbe Family Trees on their site.
Many publications are available for sale, which comprise Die Shilgrut fun der Tulpehock, Genealogy Books and Cemetery Inscriptions.
Listings of Church Names, US Wars, Epidemics and Diseases are also available.
Website:
https://tulpehockenroots.org
Tyrone Area Historical Society
Many archives can be accessed at their Archives and Research Facility, which include Newspapers, Genealogies, Maps and other Reference Materials relating to Tyrone History.
Website:
http://www.tyronehistory.org
Venango County Historical Society
Numerous publications are available for sale, which comprise:
- Cemetery Books
- Marriages from Venango Co. Sources 1798-1885(All) and 1886-1946 (Outside the area)
- Venango Co. History
Website:
https://www.venangocountyhistory.org/
Wyoming County Historical Society
The aim of the association is to preserve the heritage of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
A large collection of resources is accessible, which incorporate:
- Cemetery Transcripts
- Census Returns
- Dietrick Tombstone Inscriptions
- Lists of Early Settlers pre 1790
- Luzerne Co. Orphans Court 1786-1930+
- Newspapers
- Scrapbook Abstracts
- Tax Lists
- Undertaker Books
- Westmoreland Co. Wills 1777-1783
Archives relating to Wyoming Co. can be accessed, which incorporate:
- Births and Deaths 1893-1906
- Continuance and Obituary Files 1975-present
- Delayed Births 1872-1906
- Grantor/Grantee Indexes
- Marriages 1885-1906
- Naturalisations
- Orphan’s Court 1843-1866
- Poor Children’s Lists
- Wills 1842-1908
Records relating to Luzerne Co. are also accessible, which include:
- Deeds 1787-1845
- Direct Tax 1789
- Grantor/Grantee Index 1787-1907
- Orphans Court 1787-1864
- Register’s Dockets
- Road Dockets
- Wills 1786-1919 and A-C 1786-1863
Website:
https://pawchs.org/