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Greene County, Pennsylvania Facts

When was Greene County, PA Created?
Greene County was established on February 9, 1796 from Washington County.

What is the County Seat of Greene County, PA?
The County Seat is located in Waynesburg and in addition the county government website is www.co.greene.pa.us

What counties are adjacent to Greene County, PA?
Bordering Counties are Washington CountyFayette CountyMonongalia County, West Virginia, Wetzel County, West Virginia, Marshall County, West Virginia.

Greene County, PA Vital Records

Where can find Greene County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Greene 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 Greene County Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records. You can also Order Electronically Online or can download an application for Pennsylvania  Birth CertificateDeath Certificate Applications to mail.

Greene County, PA Census Records


What Greene County, PA census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Greene County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1790-189019001910192019301940.

Greene Co. Mortality Schedules can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Greene Co. Industry and Agriculture Schedules can be acquired for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Greene 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

Greene County, PA Courthouse and Government Records

Greene County Courthouse

What genealogical records can I find in the Greene County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Greene County. The years listed below are the first noted records with this county. See Also Pennsylvania Courthouse Records Research Guide.

Greene County, PA Societies and Family History Resources

What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Greene County, PA?
A list of Greene County Historical  and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Pennsylvania Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.

Where can I connect with other Greene County, PA Researchers through message boards and forums?

What other genealogical resources are available in Greene County, PA?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Greene 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.

Greene Co. PA Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Greene Co. PA Books, Newspapers & Publications

Greene Co. PA Church / Bible Records & Cemeteries / Graveyards

Greene Co. PA Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Greene Co. PA General and History Websites

Greene Co. PA Immigration & Naturalization

Greene Co. PA Military Records