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Lawrence County
History and Genealogy
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About Lawrence County, Pa
Lawrence County, Pennsylvania is located in Western Pa and was created on March 20, 1849 from parts
of Beaver and Mercer Counties. It was named after the USS Lawrence, Oliver Hazard Perry's original flagship at the at the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812.
The USS Lawrence was named been named for Captain James Lawrence, a naval hero.
New Castle is the county seat.
My name is Jeanne and I am the host of
Lawrence County, Pennsylvania History and
Genealogy. I have been doing genealogy as a
hobbie for many years now. I have lived all
my life in Lawrence County.
I will adding much information and am looking
forward to hearing from anyone who would
also like to submit any genealogy materials.
Research requests are not being accepted at
this time. If you would like to submit any info
or have any questions or comments email
me.
County, Townships, City and Borough Maps
A documentary on unemployment during the Great Depression, filmed in New Castle.
History of New Castle and Lawrence County (1908)
Lawrence County Maps
Boroughs and Villages of Lawrence County
MY Family - Your Family Tree
Valley Town (1940)
Lawrence County Historical Markers
Download
20th century History
I get much of my information from the New Castle Public Library.
It has been a great source for me in doing my family tree and now
for hosting Lawrence County on Genealogy Trails. They have a great
periodicals department and history room and the staff are very
friendly and helpful.
