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Immigration
Pennsylvania Founding Families, 1681-1911
First settled by Dutch traders, Pennsylvania was chartered to William Penn in 1681. During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, many important and prominent families established themselves in the colony. This database, originally published as three volumes in 1911, is a collection of genealogical records regarding these early families. It includes biographical sketches of family members, vital records of births, marriages, and deaths, and accomplishments of the family as a whole. Records span from the families' first arrival in the colony through 1911.
Pennsylvania Biographical Sketches, 1868
First settled by the Dutch in the seventeenth century, Pennsylvania was chartered in 1681 by William Penn. This database is a collection of biographical sketches of prominent men and women who helped settle and govern the colony and state. Compiled in 1868, the records within this collection provide information regarding the individual's birthplace, occupation, important achievements, and social position. In most entries, names of spouse and children are revealed along with notable descendents.
Pennsylvania Foreign Oaths of Allegiance
This database lists the names of immigrants who took the oath of allegiance to the province and state of Pennsylvania from 1727-1775. All males over sixteen years of age were obliged to take this oath and declaration, as soon after their arrival as possible. Taking an oath of allegiance was a process undergone during early colonial emigration. In this oath, immigrants declared they would be faithful to King George II.
Pennsylvania Foreign Oaths of Allegiance, Vol. 2
This database lists the names of immigrants who took the oath of allegiance to the province and state of Pennsylvania from 1777-1789. All males over sixteen years of age were obliged to take this oath and declaration, as soon after their arrival as possible. Taking an oath of allegiance was a process undergone during early colonial emigration.
Pennsylvania Naturalizations, 1740-73
Prior to the American Revolution, Philadelphia was the destination for thousands of immigrants seeking a new life in the colonies. This database is a listing of persons naturalized in the colony between 1740 and 1773. Compiled from records in the Pennsylvania Archives, each record contains the individual's name, location of naturalization, and date. It contains the names of over 3700 persons
Pennsylvania Naturalizations, 1740-73
Prior to the American Revolution, Philadelphia was the destination for thousands of immigrants seeking a new life in the colonies. This database is a listing of persons naturalized in the colony between 1740 and 1773. Compiled from records in the Pennsylvania Archives, each record contains the individual's name, location of naturalization, and date. It contains the names of over 3700 persons.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Indentures, 1771-73
Perhaps the largest metropolitan area immediately preceding the Revolutionary War, Philadelphia was also home to thousands of indentured individuals. This collection of indenture records was compiled by the city mayor's office between 1771 and 1773. It contains information regarding individuals bound over as apprentices, servants, etc. Information provided includes, name, date of indenture, port of immigration, occupation, term of indenture and other helpful notes. It also reveals the person sponsoring the indenture.
Swiss Emigrants in the 18th Century
This important record effectively represents the history of Swiss emigration to the Americas in the eighteenth century. Originally located in the State Archives of Zurich, it contains the ship lists of emigrants to the American colonies from Switzerland, in particular to the Carolinas and Pennsylvania. Each list contains, where possible, the names of family members who departed, their birth date, baptism date, the town or province of departure, the date of departure, the name of the ship, and their destination.
Pennsylvania German Pioneers
This database contains the original lists of German pioneers who arrived at the port of Philadelphia from the years 1727 to 1808. These lists of early arrivals in Pennsylvania are significant because in none of the other ports of the American colonies, through which German settlers entered, were such lists prepared or preserved.
Philadelphia German Immigration, 1700-75
German influence in early Pennsylvania history was strong. This volume gives a history of German immigration to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from 1700 to 1775.
Church Records
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Church Records, 1709-60
Established in 1695 as the first Episcopal Church in Philadelphia, Christ Church was one of the most important churches in the city before the Revolutionary War. This database is a collection of baptism and burial records from the church between 1709 and 1760. Noted researcher Charles R. Hildeburn compiled this collection in the nineteenth century. It provides information regarding over 20,000 individuals. Birth records provide the child's name, parents' names, baptism date, and birth date or approximate age. Burial records provide the decedent's name, date of burial, and surviving spouse (or parent in the case of a deceased child).
Berks County, Pennsylvania, 1762-1810: Longswamp Reformed Church records
Berks County lies in the southeastern corner of Pennsylvania, with Longswamp lying just outside of Mertztown. This database contains records of the baptisms for Longswamp Reformed Church for the years 1762 to 1810.
Reformed Congregation at Dub's Union Church Baptisms, York County, Pennsylvania, 1855-1887
York County lies on the southern border of Pennsylvania, and Manheim Township is one of the southern-most townships in that county. This database contains records from the Reformed Congregation at Dub's Union Church in Manheim Township.
Evangelical Lutheran Congregation at Rossville, York County, Pennsylvania, 1843-88
York County lies on the Mason-Dixon Line in southern Pennsylvania. Warrington Township is located in the northern portion of York County. This database contains a record of the Evangelical Lutheran Congregation at Rossville in Warrington Township. Researchers may find a record of baptisms, marriages, or burials for individuals who lived in that area during the years 1843 through 1888.
Goshert's Zion Lutheran Church, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, 1879-1957
Lebanon County lies in south-east Pennsylvania. This database is a collection of records from Goshert's Zion Lutheran Church in Bethel Township, which lies in Lebanon County. Researchers may find records of baptisms, marriages and burials for individuals in the area from 1879 until 1957.
Lutheran and Reformed Blimyer's Union Church, York County, Pennsylvania, 1766-1851
York Township lies in central York County in southern Pennsylvania. This database contains records from the Lutheran and Reformed Blimyer's Union Church in York Township. Researchers may find records of biths and baptisms for individuals who lived in this area between 1766 and 1851. Some marriages and burials are also included.
Saddler's Lutheran Church Baptisms, York County, Pennsylvania, 1792-1861
York County lies on the southern boarder of Pennsylvania with the Mason-Dixon Line serving as its boundary. One of the southern-most townships for York County is Hopewell Township. This database is a record of Saddler's Lutheran Church in Hopewell Township. Researchers may find a record of baptisms, including sponsors, for individuals who lived in the area during the years 1792 through 1861.
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 1896-1936
Lemoyne Township lies on the banks of the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania. This database is a collection of records from the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lemoyne Township, Cumberland County.
Trinity Union Reformed Church, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 1801-29
Bucks County, Pennsylvania was formed in 1682 as an original county. It lies just north of Philadelphia with the Delaware River forming its eastern border. This database contains records from the Trinity Reformed Church of Bucks County. Researchers may find information related to baptisms, marriages, and burials for their ancestors who lived between the years 1801 and 1829.
Adams County, Pennsylvania, 1785-1874: Lutheran and Reformed Congregations
Adams County lies in southern Pennsylvania, with the Mason-Dixon line serving as one of its borders. This database is a collection of more than 6,300 church records from the township of Arendtsville, which lies in central Adams County. Researchers may find records of baptisms for individuals who lived in the area between 1785 and 1874.
Berks County, Pennsylvania, 1745-1805: Cacusi or Hain's Reformed Church
Lower Heidelberg Township lies on the western side of Berks County, Pennsylvania, and Cacusi Reformed Church, which later became known as Hain's Reformed Church, lies in the township. This database contains more than 7,100 records of baptisms from Cacusi or Hain's Reformed Church for the years 1745-1805.
Bucks County, Pennsylvania Church Records, 1770-1820: Nockamixon Township
Nockamixon Township lies in the eastern region of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, along the Delaware River. This database contains records from three churches in that township: Nockamixon Evangelical Lutheran Congregation, Nockamixon Lutheran Congregation, and Nockamixon Reformed Congregation. The records consist of baptisms, marriages, and deaths for the years 1770 through 1820.
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 1710-1800: Southampton Dutch Reformed Church
Southampton Township lies on the western border of Bucks County. This database is a record of more than 4,700 baptisms and marriages from the Dutch Reformed Church in Southampton for the years 1710 to 1800.
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 1744-1801: Tohickon Union Reformed Church
The Tohickon Union Reformed Church is located in Bedminster Township, which lies in the north-central area of Bucks County. This database contains 9,400 entries of baptisms, marriages, and burials for the church from the years 1744 to 1801.
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 1751-1800: Trinity Union Lutheran and Reformed Church
Bucks County lies in the southeast corner of Pennsylvania, along the Delaware River. This database contains records from both the Trinity Union Reformed Church and the Trinity Union Lutheran Church in Bucks County. These records detail baptisms, marriages, and deaths for the years 1750 to 1800.
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 1751-98: Keller's Lutheran Church Records
Keller's Lutheran Church is located in Bedminster Township, in the central part of Bucks County. The church was called Tohecka/Tohickon, not to be confused with the other Tohickon Church at Hagersville about three-and-a-half miles south. In 1802, the name ""Keller's"" came into use and later St. Matthew's. A Reformed Church, possibly called Solomon's, joined ca. 1841 and lasted til 1957-58. Keller's is located in Bedminster Township at Keller's Church on Route 563, eight miles northeast of Perkasie. Records of baptisms, marriages, and burials are included for the years 1751 through 1798.
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 1788-1885: Neshaminy Presbyterian Church
Neshaminy Presbyterian Church lies in Warwick, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, which is in the very eastern-most part of the state. In this database, researchers may find more than 5,900 congregational records of baptisms, marriages, and burials that occurred between 1788 and 1885.
Chanceford Township, York County, Pennsylvania Church Records
Chanceford Township lies in southeastern York County, Pennsylvania, and this database contains late-18th-century church records from the township. It includes records of baptisms, marriages, and burials for the following two churches in Chanceford: Guinston (Muddy Creek) United Presbyterian Church, 1772-99 and Stehli's (St. Luke's) Union Church, 1754-1800.
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Church Records
Cumberland County was formed in 1750 from Lancaster County. This database includes the following church records for the area: * Pastoral Records of John C. Bucher, 1763-69 * Marriage Bonds from the J. Zeamer Collection, 1761-63, 1784 * Carlisle Gazette and the Western Repository of Knowledge, Marriages and Deaths, 1786-1800 * Big Spring Presbyterian Church, Newville, 1737-1898 * Bobenmayer (St. Peter's) Church, Upper Frankford, 1796-1863 * First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Carlisle, 1788-1923 * Marriage Licenses Issued by John Agnew, Esq., Carlisle, 1771-89 * Marriages and Baptisms from Rev. Cuthbertson's Register, 1751-91 * Meeting-House Springs, 1742-48 * Middle Spring Presbyterian Church Marriages, 1786-94 * Middle Spring Presbyterian Church Session Book, 1742-48 * Poplar (St. John's) Evangelical Lutheran Church, Shiremanstown, 1787-1800 * German Reformed Church, Shippenstown, 1770-1800 * St. James Episcopal Church, 1755 * St. Stephen's (Longsdorf's) Evangelical Lutheran Church, New Kingston, 1778-1801 * First Presbyterian Church Marriages, Carlisle, 1785-1800 * Trindle Spring Lutheran Church, 1792-1800 * Ziegler's Church, Mifflin Township, 1797-1800
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania Church Records
Dauphin County was created in 1785 from Lancaster County and lies in the central eastern area of Pennsylvania. This database contains records from the following churches, all of which lie in present-day Dauphin County: * Salem Reformed Church, Harrisburg, 1800-1842 * Lykens Valley Lower Church (David's Reformed), Killingern, Upper Paxtang, 1774-1844 * Fetterhoff's Lutheran and Reformed Church (St. Peter's), 1789-1798 * Fredricktown Church, Hummelstown, 1765-1768 * Hoffman Reformed Church, 1782-1800 * Lykens Valley Lower Church, 1774-1800 * Middletown Church, 1756-1769 * Paxtang and Derry Churches, Marriages, 1744-1800 * Reformed Church, Hummelstown, 1796-1798 * St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1757-1801 * Salem Reformed Church, Harrisburg, 1790-1808 * Shoop's Reformed Church, 1774-1801 * Wenerich's Reformed Church, 1791-1801 * Zion Church (Klinger's), 1787-1800
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 1800-55: Hoffman Reformed Church
The Hoffman Reformed Dutch Church lies in Lykens Valley in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania in the southeastern region of the state. This database contains records of baptisms, marriages, and burials for individuals who lived in the area between 1800 and 1855.
Dryland Union Lutheran Church, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, 1763-1832
Northampton County lies on the far-eastern side of Pennsylvania, with the Delaware River serving as its boundary with New Jersey. This database contains the records for Dryland Union Lutheran Church, which lies in Northampton County. Researchers may find records of baptisms, marriages, and burials for individuals living between the years 1763 and 1832.
Fulton County, Pennsylvania, 1805-1930: St. Paul's Church
Fulton County lies on the southern border of Pennsylvania, along the Mason-Dixon Line. This database contains a collection of records from St. Paul's Church in McConnellsburg, which is the county seat of Fulton County. Researchers may find records of baptisms, marriages, and burials for individuals who lived in this area between 1805 and 1930.
Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, 1800-30: Union Church
Hamilton Township, which is now in Monroe County, was at one time part of Northampton County. This database includes more than 17,000 entries of baptisms, marriages, and deaths on the records of Union Church.
Heidelberg Congregation, 1765-1864, Schaefferstown, Lebanon County, PA
The Heidelberg Congregation is found in Schaefferstown, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. This church is also known as Schaefferstown Reformed Congregation. This database contains a record of baptisms, marriages, and deaths for the years 1765 through 1864.
Lebanon County, Pennsylvania Marriages, 1769-1864: Trinity Tulpehocken Reformed Congregation
Trinity Tuplehocken Reformed Congregation is located in Jackson Township, which lies in the eastern region of Lebanon County. This database contains the church's records of marriages between 1769 and 1864.
Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, 1747-1875: Millbach Reformed Congregation
Millbach Township lies in Lebanon County, which is located in southeastern Pennsylvania. The Millbach Reformed Congregation is located in the township. This database contains birth, marriage, and death records of the Millbach Reformed Congregation for the years 1747 to 1875.
Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, 1794-1906: Zoar Evangelical Lutheran Church
Lebanon County lies in the southeastern region of Pennsylvania. This database is a collection of church records from the Zoar Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bethel Township, which lies in Lebanon County. Researchers may find records of baptisms, marriages, and burials for individuals who lived in the area between 1794 and 1906.
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, 1782-1856: Christ Lutheran Congregation
Hanover Township lies in the eastern corner of Lehigh County, and the Christ Lutheran Congregation is located in Hanover Township. This database contains records of baptisms, marriages, and burials from the congregation and township, as well as a brief history of the congregation. With more than 4,600 records from 1782 to 1856, the database will be of help to those researching Pennsylvania ancestors.
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, 1757-1885: Upper Milford Reformed Congregation
Upper Milford lies in southern Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. The Upper Milford Reformed Congregation may also be known as Zion's Reformed Church of Zionsville. This database contains records of the congregation's baptisms and marriages for the years 1757 to 1885.
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, 1765-1858: Jordan Reformed Congregation
Jordan Reformed Congregation is located in South Whitehall Township, which lies in central Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. This database contains records of baptisms, marriages, and deaths from the church, as well as a history of the congregation.
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania: Hilffrich Pastoral Records
The Reverends John Henry Helffrich and John Helffrich worked in Lehigh and Berks counties in Pennsylvania. This database contains records of their family genealogy, as well as baptisms, marriages, and burials for the region.
Lowhill Reformed Congregation, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, 1769-1881
Lowhill Township lies in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. This database contains records from the Lowhill Reformed Congregation church records. Researchers may find records of baptisms, marriages, and burials for the years spanning 1769 to 1881.
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, 1753-1851: Indian Creek Reformed Church
Montgomery County lies in the southeastern corner of Pennsylvania, neighboring Philadelphia. This database contains a collection of records from the Indian Creek Reformed Church in Franconia Township, which lies in Montgomery County. Researchers may find records of baptisms and marriages for individuals who lived in the area from 1753 through 1851.
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, 1748-1854: Falckner Swamp Reformed Congregation
New Hanover Township lies in the northern section of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, and the Falckner Swamp Reformed Congregation is located in New Hanover. This database contains more than 15,000 entries for births, marriages, and deaths from the congregation between 1748 and 1854.
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, 1770-1865: Trinity Reformed Church of Pottstown
Pottstown lies in the western corner of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. This database contains the records of Trinity Reformed Church, which is located in Pottstown. Researchers will find records of births, marriages, and deaths, as well as a history of the church.
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, 1787-1856: St. Peter's Yellow Church
St. Peter's Church lies in North Wales Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. This database contains records of births, marriages, and deaths that the church recorded for the area. The data covers the years 1787 to 1856 and includes more than 4,800 records.
Northampton County, Pennsylvania Church Records, 1774-1840
Northampton County lies in the far eastern corner of Pennsylvania, with the Delaware River serving as the border between it and New Jersey. This database contains records for the Salem Lutheran and Reformed Congregations of Moore Township in Northampton County. Researchers may find records of baptisms, marriages, and deaths for individuals living between 1774 and 1840.
Northampton County, Pennsylvania, 1756-1845: Christ Union Church
This database contains records from the Reformed Congregation of the Christ Union Church located in Saucon Township, which lies in the southern tip of Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Researchers may find records of births, marriages, and deaths for the years 1756-1845.
Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, 1774-1846: Schwaben Creek
Northumberland County lies in the central eastern region of Pennsylvania. This database contains records for Schwaben Creek, or Himmel Lutheran and Reformed Church, which is located in Washington Township, Northumberland County. Researchers may find records of baptisms, marriages, and burials for individuals who lived in the area between 1774 and 1846.
Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, 1777-1854: Stone Valley Lutheran and Reformed Congregations
This database contains the records of Stone Valley Lutheran and Reformed Congregations, located in Lower Mahanoy Township in the southwestern corner of Northumberland County in Pennsylvania. Included are records of baptisms, marriages, and burials for individuals who lived in the area between 1777 and 1854.
Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, 1851-92: Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
Sunbury Township lies in central Northumberland County, which is in central Pennsylvania. This database contains records from Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, which is located in Sunbury Township. Researchers may find records of baptisms, marriages, and burials for individuals who lived in the area between 1851 and 1892.
Pennsylvania Methodist Church Records, 1908
The Minutes of the Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, 40th session, 1908, includes 580 directory listings of members, widows of ministers and a necrology.
Pennsylvania: Reformed Congregation of Roth's Church Baptisms, York County 1818-1900
York County lies in the southern portion of Pennsylvania. Jackson Township is located in the western area of York County. This database contains the records of the Reformed Congregation of Roth's Church in Jackson Township. Researchers may find a record of baptisms, including an individual's sponsors, for those who lived in the area during the years 1818 through 1900.
Private Church Registers to 1800, York County, Pennsylvania
York County lies along the Mason-Dixon line in southern Pennsylvania. This database contains various reverends' accounts of baptisms, marriages, and burials that occurred in York County. The following records books are included in this database: Baptisms performed by Pastor Jacob Goering, 1788-89, Private Register of Reverend Thomas Barton, 1755-59, Reverend Cuthbertson's Register, 1752-90, Reverend Robert Cathcart's Register, 1793-1800, Baptisms and marriages by Reverend Johan Stoever, 1730-79.
Sherman's (St. David's) Union Church, York County, Pennsylvania, 1751-1800
Located in West Manheim Township in York County, Pennsylvania, Sherman's, also called St. David's Union Church, was organized there in the 1750s. The late William J. Hinke originally translated the records from German to English in 1939 and his manuscript has been microfilmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah. The records in this database span the years 1751-1800 and include the names of over 4,000 individuals.
Springfield Township Church Records, York County, Pennsylvania, 1755-1801
Springfield Township lies in central York County, Pennsylvania. This database consists of the church records for two churches from Springfield: Friedensaal (Schuster's White) Church, 1755-1801 St. Peter's (Yellow and formerly Salem) Reformed Church, 1789-1797
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, York County, Pennsylvania, 1743-99
Located in Penn Township in York County, Pennsylvania, St. Matthew's Lutheran Church was founded in 1743. The records in this database span the years 1743-99 and include the names of 4,391 individuals.
Swamp Reformed (Little Cocalico) Church, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, 1788-1822
The Swamp Reformed Church, which is also known as Little Cocalico Church, lies in West Cocalico Township. This township is located in the northern-most tip of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Researchers may find records of births, marriages, or deaths for those who lived in the area during the years 1788 to 1822.
Tohickon Union Lutheran Church, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 1750-1800
Tohickon Union Lutheran Church is located in Bedminster Township, which lies in the north-central area of Bucks County. This database contains 4000 entries of baptisms, marriages, and burials for the church for the years 1750 to 1800.
Trexlertown Union Church, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, 1784-1882
Trexlertown Union Church is located in Upper Macungie Township. This township lies in the western part of Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. This database contains a record of baptisms and marriages for the years 1784 through 1882. The church is now known as St. Paul's.
Trinity Tuplehocken Reformed Congregation Births, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, 1800-56
Trinity Tuplehocken Reformed Congregation is located in Jackson Township, which lies in the eastern region of Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. This database contains a record of baptisms from the church records for the years 1800 through 1856.
Trinity Union Church, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 1760-1829
Trinity Union Church lies in Springfield Township, located in the northern part of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. This database contains a record of baptisms, marriages, deaths, and a brief history of the church, covering ther years 1760 through 1829.
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, St. Paul's United Methodist Church Records
Rev. Dr. H. Russell Blanchard, Jr., became pastor of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in 1992. He aggregated records of baptisms, marriages and deaths for the church, from 1860 to 1997.
Census & Tax Records
Pennsylvania 1910 Census Miracode Index
This database is an index to the 1910 US Federal Census for the state of Pennsylvania. It is searchable by the heads of households. The 1910 Miracode indexes record the following information for each person: name, relationship to head of household, color or race, age at last birthday, marital status, visitation number or family number, place of birth, county, township, and enumeration district number.
Pennsylvania Census, 1772-1890
This collection contains the following indexes: 1772 Tax List (Northhampton County); 1790 Federal Census Index; 1800 Federal Census Index; 1810 Federal Census Index; 1820 Federal Census Index; 1830 Federal Census Index; 1840 Federal Census Index; 1840 Pensioners List; 1842 Chester County Census Index; 1850 Federal Census Index; 1857 Chester County Census Index; 1860 Federal Census Index; 1870 Federal Census Index; 1890 Naval Veterans Schedule; Early Census Records.
Susquehanna County, Silver Lake Township, Pennsylvania, 1878 -79 tax rolls
Silver Lake Township is located in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. In the 1870s, it was a small community of mostly immigrant Irish farmers. Many of these families have in large part moved out of the area. This database includes all of the personal tax records of Thomas Hawley Jr., Tax Collector Silver Lake 1878-79
Lehigh Co. Tax & Census records 1772, 1790
City Directories
Norristown, Pennsylvania Directories, 1888-93
Located in southeastern Pennsylvania, the city of Norristown is the county seat of Montgomery County. This database is a transcription of city directories originally published in 1888, 1890 and 1892
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Directories, 1888-92
The largest city in western Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh is also the county seat for Allegheny County. This database is a collection of five directories for the city originally published between 1888 and 1892.
Reading, Pennsylvania Directories, 1887-90
Located in central Berks County, Reading was home to over 30,000 people before the turn of the twentieth century. This database is a transcription of four city directories originally published between 1887 and 1890.
Scranton, Pennsylvania Directories, 1890-92
Located in northeastern Pennsylvania, the city of Scranton is the county seat of Lackawanna County. This database is a transcription of city directories originally published in 1890, 1891 and 1892.
Philadelphia City Directory, 1890
In 1890, the metropolitan area of Philadelphia boasted a population of over 1 million. This city directory, originally published in 1891 and now taken from microfilm, is an index to the residents of this important U.S. city. With almost a quarter of a million persons, this database includes names, occupations, and addresses for the residents of the city proper. For the researcher of Philadelphian ancestors this can be an extremely valuable collection, especially if those ancestors were immigrants who remained in the city after their arrival in the United States.
Allentown, Pennsylvania Directories, 1887, 1889-90
Located in eastern Pennsylvania, the city of Allentown forms part of Lehigh County. This database is a transcription of city directories originally published in 1887, 1889 and 1890. In addition to providing the resident's name, it provides their address and occupational information. It includes over 54,000 names, mostly heads of households.
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Directory, 1890
Located in eastern Pennsylvania, the city of Bethlehem forms part of Northampton County. This database is a transcription of a city directory originally published in 1890. In addition to providing the residents' names, it provides their addresses and occupational information. The database includes more than 6,500 names, mostly heads of household.
Bradford, Pennsylvania Directories, 1887-93
Located in north western Pennsylvania, near the New York state line, the city of Bradford lies within the county of McKean. This database is a transcription of city directories originally published in 1887, 1888, 1889, 1890, 1891, 1892 and 1893.
Erie, Pennsylvania City Directories, 1889-93
A part of the northernmost county in Pennsylvania, Erie is located on Lake Erie in the western part of the state. This database is a collection of three directories for the city in 1889, 1891, and 1893.
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Directories, 1887-90
Located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania along the Susquehanna River, Harrisburg is one of the key cities of the state. This database is a transcription of four city directories originally published between 1887 and 1890.
Vital Records
Tombstone Transcriptions
Cemetery Headstone transciptions
Cemetery Indexes
Fayette County, Pennsylvania Vital Records, 1750-1890
Straddling the Monongahela River in southwestern Pennsylvania, Fayette County was created in 1783 from neighboring Westmoreland County. This database is a collection of birth, marriage, and death records from the county prior to 1890.
Berks County, Pennsylvania Marriages, 1885-1929
This database indexes over 130,000 marriage licenses applied for in Berks County. While this index contains records up to and including 1929, the Register of Wills' website's index consists of all applications through the present and is updated monthly. When submitting a request for a copy to the Berks County Register of Wills Office, indicate the name, volume, and page number. Note: The months and days of those marriages applied for between Jan. 1, 1885 and Dec. 31, 1910 are not available because only the year of marriage was recorded during that time period. This database is part of over 750,000 records held by the Berks County, Pennsylvania Register of Wills/Clerk of the Orphans' Court whose office is located in the Berks County Services Center in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Lancaster, Pennsylvania Probate Index, 1729-1850
This impressive database contains over 15,000 records taken from the will books of Lancaster county, Pennsylvania. Covering the years of 1729-1850, this index also contains a brief review of the early inhabitants of the area, their settlements, and accomplishments.
Berks County, Pennsylvania Estate Records, 1752-1914
The nearly 37,000 estate files indexed in this database contain original papers including wills, inventories, accounts, guardianship appointments, orphans' court real estate sales, etc. Because of the numerous spellings for family names that appear in the estate files, a system was devised whereby a generic spelling of the last name is used for filing purposes. For your convenience, you may search the database either by the name as it originally appeared in the records or by the generic (variant) name which has been assigned to that name. When requesting records from the Berks County Register of Wills office, however, please utilize the variant file name. This database is a part of the more than 750,000 records held by the Berks County, Pennsylvania Register of Wills/Clerk of the Orphans' Court whose office is located in the Berks County Services Center in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Reading, Pennsylvania Births, 1876-1905
This database indexes almost 49,000 births registered in the City of Reading. In 1906, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania took over the recording of all birth and death records in the state.
Berks County, Pennsylvania Births, 1876-1906
This database indexes over 24,000 births registered in the County of Berks (excluding the City of Reading).
Berks County, Pennsylvania Delayed Births
Delayed Birth Certificates were authorized by a law passed in the Pennsylvania General Assembly in 1946 to provide proof of birth for persons who were born prior to 1906 and who needed this information in order to apply for benefits under the Social Security Act. This collection of over 4,200 birth records is found in the Berks County Birth Record Volumes with complete copies of the file available on microfiche. When requesting copies, indicate the name, year, volume, page, and line number. This database represents a part of the more than 750,000 records held by the Berks County, Pennsylvania Register of Wills/Clerk of the Orphans' Court whose office is located in the Berks County Services Center in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania Wills, 1682-1819
Philadelphia has always been a major port of entry for immigrants to the U.S. It was established as a city and county during the colonial era. Early in its history, laws required that estates be probated before the court. This database includes abstracts from probated wills for the years 1682-1819.
Berks County, Pennsylvania Deaths, 1852-55, 1894-1906
This database indexes over 12,000 death records registered in the County of Berks (excluding the City of Reading). In 1906, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania took over the recording of all birth and death records in the state. Please note that because in some instances the records are recorded without first names, last name only searches are most likely to produce results. When requesting a record from the Berks County Register of Wills, include the name, year, book volume, page, and line number. This database is a part of the more than 750,000 records held by the Berks County, Pennsylvania Register of Wills/Clerk of the Orphans' Court whose office is located in the Berks County Services Center in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Reading, Pennsylvania Deaths, 1873-1905
This database indexes nearly 39,000 deaths recorded in the City of Reading only. In 1906, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania took over the recording of all birth and death records in the state.
Cross Creek, Pennsylvania Deaths, 1810-90
Located in south-western (Washington County) Pennsylvania, the quiet town of Cross Creek has been home to thousands of residents since its founding early in the nineteenth century. This database is a collection of death records from the town between 1810 and 1890. Each entry provides the individual's name, death date, and age. Most entries also contain family information helpful to the genealogist. Containing the names of over 1000 persons, this database can be a useful source of information to researchers of ancestors living in nineteenth century Pennsylvania.
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