The State Library of Pennsylvania Genealogy and Local History collection consists of indexes, genealogies, state and county histories, family histories, regimental histories from the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, city directories, atlases, land warranty maps, ship passenger lists, and compilations of church and cemetery records. Our collection also includes Federal Census records for Pennsylvania, from 1790 to 1930, on microfilm, agricultural and business censuses. Many older items in our collection have been digitized and are available in the PA Photos and Documents Collection at the Pennsylvania Power Library website.
In addition to our print and digital resources, the State Library also subscribes to several genealogical database including Ancestry.com, HeritageQuest and Fold3. These databases can be searched on-site at the State Library. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employees may access many of our databases remotely using thier State Libary of Pennsylvnia library card. For more information about our electronic databases, please go to our A- Z Databases page.
MyHeritage Library Edition is available to Pennsylvania Residents though the Pennsylvania POWER Library's collection of electronic resources. Pennsylvania residents may access Power Library electronic databases through their local library or by obtaining a POWER Library e-card.
For more information about the State Library of Pennsylvania, please see the Library's website. If you need further assistance or wish to book a research appointment, please see the State Library's Contact Information page.
The State Library does not endorse or recommend independent researchers. The library is not responsible for the accuracy of the information provided herein. This list is provided as a courtesy and lists those who have requested to be included. Independent researchers are not employees of the State Library.
The Professional Researcher list is updated annually during the first quarter of each year, however changes can be made in the interim by contacting the State Library at ra-reflib@pa.gov.
The State Library does not endorse or recommend independent researchers. The library is not responsible for the accuracy of the information provided herein. This list is provided as a courtesy and lists those who have requested to be included. Independent researchers are not employees of the State Library.
The Professional Researcher list is updated annually during the first quarter of each year, however changes can be made in the interim by contacting the State Library at ra-reflib@pa.gov.
The State Library does not endorse or recommend independent researchers. The library is not responsible for the accuracy of the information provided herein. This list is provided as a courtesy and lists those who have requested to be included. Independent researchers are not employees of the State Library.
The Professional Researcher list is updated annually during the first quarter of each year, however changes can be made in the interim by contacting the State Library at ra-reflib@pa.gov.
The State Library does not endorse or recommend independent researchers. The library is not responsible for the accuracy of the information provided herein. This list is provided as a courtesy and lists those who have requested to be included. Independent researchers are not employees of the State Library.
The Professional Researcher list is updated annually during the first quarter of each year, however changes can be made in the interim by contacting the State Library at ra-reflib@pa.gov.
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