The Coroner's Office in Pennsylvania

Explore the role of the coroner in Pennsylvania from its inception with Research County Courthouses. Discover how this historical occupation impacts today's investigations of unexpected or suspicious deaths.

The Coroner's Office in Pennsylvania

Explore the role of the coroner in Pennsylvania from its inception to today with Research County Courthouses. Discover how this office investigates unexpected or suspicious deaths and what types of records they have.

You will learn:

  • History of the Coroner's office and how far back their records go
  • What records are available and who can access them
  • How to search through Coroner's records
  • How to get copies of documents for your genealogy research