RECORDS INFORMATION

Washington County Pennsylvania

and State of Pennsylvania

WHERE ARE RECORDS FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY PA

What do you need to know ?

 The links on this page should help researchers know which offices have what records, 
and will give assistance about how to write for records.  

Genealogy research materials available at CITIZENS LIBRARY

CITIZENS LIBRARY OFFICIAL WEBSITE LINK (takes you off this website)
and District Center, Diane Ambrose, Director 
Library Chartered 1870
Memories about the Library (mid-page)
55 S College St # 2
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-2400

Fax: 724 225-7303 
Email: send questions, comments to: citlib@citlib.org 
Note:  Fax and Email are NOT recommended unless you have a quick and specific question.

The Library's holdings in the Genealogy Room or Microfilm Room include:

• Large microfilm collection including newspapers to August 1808

• Newspapers beginning in 2000 are on CD-ROM

• Census Records on Microfilm

• Tax Lists from 1800s on Microfilm

• "Misc. Cemeteries" (book volumes) - transcriptions of some cemeteries

• Caldwell Atlas (also is online on PAGenWeb, free)

• County Histories (BEERS is online, free)

• Prior Keyhole Magazines

• Family histories (donated materials)

• Other research and history aides

• Family Researcher - Surname File

• Card Catalogue for all Library Holdings

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READ about the different newspapers that were printed in the late 1700s to mid-1800s.

The Reference Librarian is available but her time is limited.  She does not do research and has limited time for assistance if other patrons need her.

HOW TO GET YOUR RESEARCH DONE

You may visit the Library (see hours above).  The Genealogy Room is in a small locked area called "the cage".  Two research tables (space is small).  Microfilm room only has two readers; time per researcher is limited to ONE HOUR so have your list of dates written down before you visit.

Research requests should be MAILED with an SASE.

Fees:  $10.00 to 12.00 PER NAME

Newspaper look-up WITH EXACT DATE.

(They might look in one month of newspaper if you only have month and year.)

NOTE!  The Library always appreciates donations!  Consider ordering a book from the Library's "wish list" -- you can ask for a book plate listing "In Memory Of..." Your Ancestor's Name (or in any name).  If more genealogy researchers offered donations, the Library could increase their services and references.

OTHER COUNTY RESOURCES

COURT HOUSE OFFICES

Please visit each "Office" on this Web Site to see what records the Office maintains.

• Recorder of Deeds
  

• Recorder of Wills
  

• Clerk of Courts (criminal)
  

• Prothonotary's Office (Civil, Jury Duty, Grand Jury, Naturalizations)
  

• Court of Common Pleas
  

• Tax Office (and aerial maps)
  

• Tax Lists - see Citizens Library
  

• Law Library

Download this PDF (Acrobat Reader) brochure to get an
idea of what TYPES OF RECORDS that the 
Washington County PA Court House might have.  
NOTE: Call or write the office listed for up-to-date information about 
where records are stored and how to make requests.

Washington County PA Courthouse (Main Address)
100 W. Beau St. 
Washington, PA 15301-4402
Phone: (724)-228-6700 
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM