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March 16, 1819, an act was passed providing for the separate and independent organization of Warren County.
Finding your family genealogy in northwestern Pennsylvania is complicated due in part to changing county and township boundaries.
Prior to becoming Warren this land was, during various time periods, part of Allegheny, Crawford, Lycoming, Northumberland and Venango counties.
Township boundaries changed; and a few townships were divided and dissolved.
Your ancestor may be mentioned numerous times, but on different pages in this site.
Search this website to find them all.
While the links above may provide helpful information about the family history and genealogy of Warren County, nothing beats a visit to the homeland!
Spring and fall are spectacular times to visit.
The Warren County Historical Society is housed next to the grand and stately Warren County courthouse.
Both are filled with amazing records.
Within easy walking distance, the main library in Warren has a comfortable research room
with an extensive cache of microfilmed newspapers and a birth-death index to those microfilmed newspapers.
Their "Pennsylvania Room" houses a wide collection of Warren county material.
Current data: According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 898 square miles. Land comprises 883 square miles; the remaining area is covered with water.
Within the county, there are five boroughs and twenty one townships. The county seat is the city of Warren. Notable physical features include the -
Please share your family histories - likely you'll find others who are also researching your family.
Your comments and suggestions are encouraged!
Email: Warren County coordinator
While I cannot help you personally with your family genealogy, I would be happy to post a link to your genealogy website, a link to relevant Warren County data, or post your transcribed information.
THANKS for visiting!
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February 24, 2021 Three photographs of Tidioute, 1904 - 1924. Thank you, Jim Morrison!.
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Always it's best to consult the original material for verification.
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