Search For Your Ancestors

STATE QUICKLINKS

SPONSORS

Potter County, Pennsylvania
Genealogy, History & Facts

Potter County, Pennsylvania Facts

When was Potter County, PA Created?
Potter County was established on March 26, 1804 from Lycoming County.

What is the County Seat of Potter County, PA?
The County Seat is located in Coudersport and in addition the county government website is www.pottercountypa.net/

What counties are adjacent to Potter County, PA?
Bordering Counties are Allegany County, New York, Steuben County, New York, Tioga CountyLycoming CountyClinton CountyCameron CountyMcKean County.

Potter County, PA Vital Records

Where can find Potter County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Potter 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 Potter 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.

Potter County, PA Census Records


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

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

Potter County, PA Courthouse and Government Records

Potter County Courthouse

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

Potter County, PA Societies and Family History Resources

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

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

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

Potter Co. PA Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Potter Co. PA Books, Newspapers & Publications

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

Potter Co. PA Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Potter Co. PA General and History Websites

Potter Co. PA Immigration & Naturalization

Potter Co. PA Military Records