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Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
Genealogy, History & Facts
County Vital Records ∣ County Census Records ∣ County Courthouse and Government Records ∣
County Societies, Family History Resources and County Genealogy Links
Armstrong County, Pennsylvania Facts
When was Armstrong County, PA Created?
Armstrong County was established on March 12, 1800, from parts of Allegheny County, Lycoming County and Westmoreland County.
What is the County Seat of Armstrong County, PA?
The County Seat is located in Kittanning and in addition the county government website is co.armstrong.pa.us
What counties are adjacent to Armstrong County, PA?
Bordering Counties are Clarion County, Jefferson County, Indiana County, Westmoreland County, Allegheny County, Butler County.
Armstrong County, PA Vital Records
Where can find Armstrong County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Armstrong County vital records can be found at the Pennsylvania Office of Vital Records has copies of birth and death records since 1906 and death records. There is a fee for each copy requested. Please refer to the information to the Statewide Vital Records in Pennsylvania for current fees and application process. Birth, marriage, and death records are connected with central life events.
You can search online for Armstrong County Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records. You can also Order Electronically Online or can download an application for Pennsylvania Birth Certificate, Death Certificate Applications to mail.
- U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
- USGenweb Archives Pennsylvania Marriage Project
- Pennsylvania Vital Records, Vol. I, Vol. II, Vol. III
- Pennsylvania, Births and Christenings, 1709-1950
- Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1709-1940
- Pennsylvania County Marriages, 1885 – 1950
- Pennsylvania, Philadelphia City Death Certificates, 1803-1915
Armstrong County, PA Census Records
What Armstrong County, PA census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Armstrong County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1790-1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.
Armstrong Co. Mortality Schedules can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Armstrong Co. Industry and Agriculture Schedules can be acquired for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Armstrong Co. Union Veterans Schedules can be found for 1890. You can find free down-loadable and also printable census forms to help you with your research. See Also Pennsylvania Census Records Research Guide
Armstrong County, PA Courthouse and Government Records
Armstrong County CourthouseWhat genealogical records can I find in the Armstrong County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Armstrong County. The years listed below are the first noted records with this county. See Also Pennsylvania Courthouse Records Research Guide.
- Armstrong County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
- Address: 500 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201
- Phone: (724) 543-2500
- Armstrong County Recorder of Deeds
- Phone: (724) 548-3220
- Land Records: 1805
- Armstrong County Prothonotary / Clerk of Courts
- Phone: 724-548-3251
- Court & Divorce Records: 1805
- Armstrong County Register of Wills/ Orphan’s Court Clerk
- Phone: (724) 548-3220
- Marriage & Probate Records: 1805
- Birth & Death Records: before Jan 1906
- Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
- Early Pennsylvania Land Records
- BLM Land Records
Armstrong County, PA Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Armstrong County, PA?
A list of Armstrong County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Pennsylvania Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
- Pennsylvania Archives – Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (fold3.com)
- Armstrong County Historical Society & Museum , 300 N. McKean St., PO Box 735, Kittanning, PA 16201-1345; 724/548-5707
- The Pennsylvania Archives Online
- Pennsylvania State Archives, 350 North Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120; Phone:(717) 783-3281
- Genealogical Society Of Pennsylvania, 2207 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19103; (215) 545-0391
- Historical Society Of Pennsylvania. 1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: 215-732-6200
- State Library of Pennsylvania, Commonwealth Avenue and Walnut Street, P.O. Box 1601, Harrisburg, PA 17105-1601
Where can I connect with other Armstrong County, PA Researchers through message boards and forums?
- https://www.archives.gov/research/census
- Pennsylvania Genealogy Network Community (plus.google.com)
- State of Pennsylvania Genealogy Network (facebook.com)
- Armstrong County, Pennsylvania Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com)
- Armstrong County, Pennsylvania Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
What other genealogical resources are available in Armstrong County, PA?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Armstrong County. Each of these genealogy links fall into 3 categories: Business oriented Sites, Private Sites or Organization Sites. Some have free access some require a cost. This is basically a listing which has been compiled or submitted. I do not recommend or promote one genealogy site over another.
Armstrong Co. PA Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of Pennsylvania Links and Information
- Armstrong Co. D.O.T. Map
- Map of Armstrong County, PA with Municipal Labels showing Boroughs (red), Townships (white), and Census-designated places (blue).
- 1895 Armstrong County Map (livgenmi.com)
Armstrong Co. PA Books, Newspapers & Publications
- Pennsylvania Newspapers Books & Publications Research Guide
- Pennsylvania historical newspaper archives online (newspapers.com)
- Historical Newspapers from Pennsylvania (1719 – 1997) (genealogybank.com)
- Simpson’s Leader-Times (Kittanning, Pennsylvania) (search.ancestry.com)
- Armstrong County, Pennsylvania Books (amazon.com)
- Search Pennsylvania Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
- Armstrong County Genealogy Books (books.google.com)
Armstrong Co. PA Church / Bible Records & Cemeteries / Graveyards
- Pennsylvania Cemetery Records Research Guide
- Armstrong County cemetery records. (search.ancestry.com)
- Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania Graves (findagrave.com)
- Armstrong County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- Pennsylvania Church Records Research Guide
- Pennsylvania, Church and Town Records, 1708-1985 (search.ancestry.com)
- Armstrong County, Pennsylvania Church Books (amazon.com)
Armstrong Co. PA Family Websites, Pictures & Histories
- Create a Free Family Tree (ancestry.com)
- Armstrong Co., PA GenWeb Archives Biographies & Collections (usgwarchives.net)
- Genealogies of Pennsylvania Families from the Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine (search.ancestry.com)
Armstrong Co. PA General and History Websites
- Armstrong County, Pennsylvania Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- History of Armstrong County, Pennsylvania (search.ancestry.com)
- Biographical and historical cyclopedia of Indiana and Armstrong Counties, Pennsylvania (search.ancestry.com)
- Ford City, Pennsylvania, 1887-1962 (search.ancestry.com)
- Armstrong County, Pennsylvania Wiki (familysearch.org)
- Armstrong Co. PA Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- Armstrong County, Pennsylvania (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – Pennsylvania – Counties – Armstrong (cyndislist.com)
- Armstrong County Pennsylvania (genealogytrails.com)
- Armstrong Co. PAGenweb (pagenweb.org)
- Armstrong County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- Armstrong County, Pennsylvania USGenWeb Archives (usgwarchives.net)
- Armstrong Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
Armstrong Co. PA Immigration & Naturalization
- Pennsylvania, Naturalizations, 1794-1908 (search.ancestry.com)
Armstrong Co. PA Military Records
- Pennsylvania Military Records Research Guide
- Pennsylvania Military Records (fold3.com) offers access to military records, stories, photos, and personal documents belonging to the Pennsylvania both males and females who served. Excellent for Armstrong County genealogists, researchers, historians and a lot more.
