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Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
Genealogy, History & Facts
County Vital Records ∣ County Census Records ∣ County Courthouse and Government Records ∣
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Lycoming County, Pennsylvania Facts
When was Lycoming County, PA Created?
Lycoming County was established on April 13, 1795, from Northumberland County.
What is the County Seat of Lycoming County, PA?
The County Seat is located in Williamsport and in addition the county government website is www.lyco.org
What counties are adjacent to Lycoming County, PA?
Bordering Counties are Tioga County, Bradford County, Sullivan County, Columbia County, Montour County, Northumberland County, Union County, Clinton County, Potter County.
Lycoming County, PA Vital Records
Where can find Lycoming County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Lycoming 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 Lycoming 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
Lycoming County, PA Census Records
What Lycoming County, PA census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Lycoming County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1790-1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.
Lycoming Co. Mortality Schedules can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Lycoming Co. Industry and Agriculture Schedules can be acquired for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Lycoming 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
Lycoming County, PA Courthouse and Government Records
What genealogical records can I find in the Lycoming County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Lycoming County. The years listed below are the first noted records with this county. See Also Pennsylvania Courthouse Records Research Guide.
- Lycoming County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
- Address: 48 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
- Phone: (570) 327-2200
- Lycoming County Recorder of Deeds
- Phone: (570) 327-2263
- Land Records: 1795
- Lycoming County Prothonotary / Clerk of Courts
- Phone: (570) 327-2251
- Court & Divorce Records: 1795
- Lycoming County Register of Wills/ Orphan’s Court Clerk
- Phone: (570) 327-2263
- Marriage & Probate Records: 1795
- Birth & Death Records: before Jan 1906
- Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, 1683-1993
- Early Pennsylvania Land Records
- BLM Land Records
Lycoming County, PA Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Lycoming County, PA?
A list of Lycoming 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)
- Lycoming County Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 3625, Williamsport, PA 17701-3625
- Lycoming County Historical Society, 858 W. Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
- 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 Lycoming 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)
- Lycoming County, Pennsylvania Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com)
- Lycoming County, Pennsylvania Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
What other genealogical resources are available in Lycoming County, PA?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Lycoming 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.
Lycoming Co. PA Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of Pennsylvania Links and Information
- Lycoming Co. D.O.T. Map
- Map of Lycoming County, PA with Municipal Labels showing Boroughs (red), Townships (white), and Census-designated places (blue).
- 1895 Lycoming County Map (livgenmi.com)
Lycoming 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)
- Gazette and Bulletin (Williamsport, Pennsylvania) (search.ancestry.com)
- Daily Gazette and Bulletin (Williamsport, Pennsylvania) (search.ancestry.com)
- Williamsport Sun Gazette (Williamsport, Pennsylvania) (search.ancestry.com)
- Gazette Bulletin (Williamsport, Pennsylvania) (search.ancestry.com)
- The Lycoming Gazette (Williamsport, Pennsylvania) (search.ancestry.com)
- Lycoming Chronicle (Williamsport, Pennsylvania) (search.ancestry.com)
- The Lycoming Daily Gazette (Williamsport, Pennsylvania) (search.ancestry.com)
- The West Branch Bulletin (Williamsport, Pennsylvania) (search.ancestry.com)
- Lycoming County, Pennsylvania Books (amazon.com)
- Search Pennsylvania Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
- Lycoming County Genealogy Books (books.google.com)
Lycoming Co. PA Church / Bible Records & Cemeteries / Graveyards
- Pennsylvania Cemetery Records Research Guide
- Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania Graves (findagrave.com)
- Lycoming County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- Pennsylvania Church Records Research Guide
- Pennsylvania, Church and Town Records, 1708-1985 (search.ancestry.com)
- Lycoming County, Pennsylvania Church Books (amazon.com)
Lycoming Co. PA Family Websites, Pictures & Histories
- Create a Free Family Tree (ancestry.com)
- Lycoming Co., PA GenWeb Archives Biographies & Collections (usgwarchives.net)
- Genealogies of Pennsylvania Families from the Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine (search.ancestry.com)
- Bonnells of Pine Creek Valley & Surrounding Areas (kbsb.com)
Lycoming Co. PA General and History Websites
- Lycoming County, Pennsylvania Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- Lycoming County, Pennsylvania Wiki (familysearch.org)
- Lycoming Co. PA Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- Lycoming County, Pennsylvania (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – Pennsylvania – Counties – Lycoming (cyndislist.com)
- Lycoming County Pennsylvania (genealogytrails.com)
- Lycoming Co. PAGenweb (usgennet.org)
- Lycoming County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- Lycoming County, Pennsylvania USGenWeb Archives (usgwarchives.net)
- Lycoming Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
Lycoming Co. PA Immigration & Naturalization
- Pennsylvania, Naturalizations, 1794-1908 (search.ancestry.com)
Lycoming 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 Lycoming County genealogists, researchers, historians and a lot more.
Lycoming Co. PA Schools & Directories
- Williamsport, Pennsylvania Directories, 1889-92 (search.ancestry.com)