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Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
Genealogy, History & Facts
County Vital Records ∣ County Census Records ∣ County Courthouse and Government Records ∣
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Lawrence County, Pennsylvania Facts
When was Lawrence County, PA Created?
Lawrence County was established on March 20, 1849 from Beaver County and Mercer County.
What is the County Seat of Lawrence County, PA?
The County Seat is located in New Castle and in addition the county government website is www.co.lawrence.pa.us
What counties are adjacent to Lawrence County, PA?
Bordering Counties are Mercer County, Butler County, Beaver County, Columbiana County, Ohio, Mahoning County, Ohio.
Lawrence County, PA Vital Records
Where can find Lawrence County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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
Lawrence County, PA Census Records
What Lawrence County, PA census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Lawrence County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 (free index), 1890 (fragment), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.
Lawrence Co. Mortality Schedules can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Lawrence Co. Industry and Agriculture Schedules can be acquired for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Lawrence 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
Lawrence County, PA Courthouse and Government Records

What genealogical records can I find in the Lawrence County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Lawrence County. The years listed below are the first noted records with this county. See Also Pennsylvania Courthouse Records Research Guide.
- Lawrence County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
- Address: 430 Court Street, New Castle, PA 15601
- Phone: (724) 658-2541
- Lawrence County Recorder of Deeds
- Phone: (724) 658-2541
- Land Records: 1849
- Lawrence County Prothonotary / Clerk of Courts
- Phone: (724) 658-2541
- Court & Divorce Records: 1849
- Lawrence County Register of Wills/ Orphan’s Court Clerk
- Phone: (724) 658-2541
- Marriage & Probate Records: 1849
- Birth & Death Records: before Jan 1906
- Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
- Early Pennsylvania Land Records
- BLM Land Records
Lawrence County, PA Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Lawrence County, PA?
A list of Lawrence 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)
- Lawrence County Historical Society, P.O. Box 1745, 408 N. Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA 16101; Phone/Fax: (724) 658-4022
- 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 Lawrence 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)
- Lawrence County, Pennsylvania Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com)
- Lawrence County, Pennsylvania Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
What other genealogical resources are available in Lawrence County, PA?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Lawrence 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.
Lawrence Co. PA Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of Pennsylvania Links and Information
- Lawrence Co. D.O.T. Map
- Map of Lawrence County, PA with Municipal Labels showing Boroughs (red), Townships (white), and Census-designated places (blue).
- 1895 Lawrence County Map (livgenmi.com)
Lawrence 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)
- New Castle News (New Castle, Pennsylvania) (search.ancestry.com)
- Lawrence County, Pennsylvania Books (amazon.com)
- Search Pennsylvania Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
- Lawrence County Genealogy Books (books.google.com)
Lawrence Co. PA Church / Bible Records & Cemeteries / Graveyards
- Pennsylvania Cemetery Records Research Guide
- Lawrence Co., Pennsylvania Graves (findagrave.com)
- Lawrence County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- Lawrence Co., Pennsylvania Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- Lawrence Co., Pennsylvania Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- Pennsylvania Church Records Research Guide
- Pennsylvania, Church and Town Records, 1708-1985 (search.ancestry.com)
- Lawrence County, Pennsylvania Church Books (amazon.com)
Lawrence Co. PA Family Websites, Pictures & Histories
- Create a Free Family Tree (ancestry.com)
- Lawrence Co., PA GenWeb Archives Biographies & Collections (usgwarchives.net)
- Genealogies of Pennsylvania Families from the Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine (search.ancestry.com)
Lawrence Co. PA General and History Websites
- Lawrence County, Pennsylvania Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- 20th century history of New Castle and Lawrence County, Pennsylvania and representative citizens (search.ancestry.com)
- Book of biographies : the volume contains biographical sketches of leading citizens of Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. (search.ancestry.com)
- A history of the Neshannock Presbyterian Church, New Wilmington, Pennsylvania : together with some account of the settlement of (search.ancestry.com)
- History of Lawrence County, Pennsylvania : with illustrations descriptive of its scenery, palatial residences, public buildings (search.ancestry.com)
- Bessemer Boro Golden Jubilee highlights, 1913-1963 (search.ancestry.com)
- Lawrence County, Pennsylvania Wiki (familysearch.org)
- Lawrence Co. PA Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- Lawrence County, Pennsylvania (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – Pennsylvania – Counties – Lawrence (cyndislist.com)
- Lawrence County Pennsylvania (genealogytrails.com)
- Lawrence Co. PAGenweb (rootsweb.ancestry.com)
- Lawrence County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- Lawrence County, Pennsylvania USGenWeb Archives (usgwarchives.net)
- Lawrence Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
Lawrence Co. PA Immigration & Naturalization
- Pennsylvania, Naturalizations, 1794-1908 (search.ancestry.com)
Lawrence 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 Lawrence County genealogists, researchers, historians and a lot more.