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Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania Facts

When was Susquehanna County, PA Created?
Susquehanna County was established on February 21, 1810 from Luzerne County.

What is the County Seat of Susquehanna County, PA?
The County Seat is located in Montrose and in addition the county government website is www.susqco.com

What counties are adjacent to Susquehanna County, PA?
Bordering Counties are Broome County, New York, Wayne CountyLackawanna CountyWyoming CountyBradford CountyTioga County, New York.

Susquehanna County, PA Vital Records

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

Susquehanna County, PA Census Records


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

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

Susquehanna County, PA Courthouse and Government Records

Susquehanna County Courthouse

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

Susquehanna County, PA Societies and Family History Resources

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

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

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

Susquehanna Co. PA Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Susquehanna Co. PA Books, Newspapers & Publications

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

Susquehanna Co. PA Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Susquehanna Co. PA General and History Websites

Susquehanna Co. PA Immigration & Naturalization

Susquehanna Co. PA Military Records