Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Public Records

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Once only forest, trees, Indian tribes, and animals, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, was one of the areas that was fought over during the French and Indian war. In 1758, the area was rightfully finally won by the British. In 1788, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, became a county in its own right. One of the most productive things for the farmers of the area to grow was grain. The farmers of the area soon began producing something that was in very high demand, but that would be frowned on by those in authority, whiskey. With the whiskey rebellion being a great part of the history of this area, the waterways and transportation possibilities have made Pittsburgh one of the main port cities in the United States.

Many types of Allegheny County public records, such as births, deaths, marriages, and divorces, dating from the year 1906 to the present, may be found by contacting the Division of Vital Records, Rm.512 State Office Building, 300 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222. The phone number where you may find more information is (412) 565-5113. For information concerning any records that occurred before 1906, you may contact the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Genealogy Department Pennsylvania Room, 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.