![]() Commemorative Biographical Record of Washington County Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative Citizens.1893, by J.History Timeline Resources Bible Records The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county: Cities įor animated maps illustrating Pennsylvania county boundary changes, "Rotating Formation Pennsylvania County Boundary Maps" (1673-1878) may be viewed for free at the website.įor a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit HomeTown Locator. 9 February 1796: Greene County set off.24 September 1788: Allegheny County set off.26 January 1773: The future county became part of Westmoreland County. ![]() ![]() 9 March 1771: Became part of Bedford County when it was was erected.A compromise extending the 1767 Mason-Dixon Line was proposed 31 August 1779, ratified by Pennsylvania 19 November 1779 and by Virginia 23 September 1780, and physically run and marked 23 August 1785. The lands of Westmoreland County were claimed by both Virginia and Pennsylvania. Formed from Westmoreland County 28 March 1781.There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county. *Statewide registration for births and deaths began in 1906. Known Beginning Dates for Major County Records This information should be taken as a guide and should be verified by contacting the county and/or the state government agency. Information for this chart was taken from various sources, often containing conflicting dates. Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts has divorce and court records from 1781 and naturalization records from 1802-1964 Washington County, Pennsylvania Record Dates Recorder of Deeds has land and military records from 1781 Register of Wills has birth and death records 1893-1906, marriage records from 1885, probate and land records from 1781 Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans' Court: 72 The county is located in the southwest area of the state. The county was named for the George Washington. 2.10 Ethnic, Political, and Religious GroupsĬounty Information Description.2.3 Business, Commerce, and Occupations. ![]() ![]()
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