The Prothonotary Office in Pennsylvania

One of the fascinating ways to peek into our ancestors' everyday lives is through the records held at the Prothonotary's office. These records serve as historical windows, revealing intriguing aspects of both the personal lives and cultural values of the past.

The five videos below cover the history of the Prothonotary in Pennsylvania and the records you will find there. The records of this office are not online, so I cover where and how you can get copies of them to finish your research.

You will learn:

• History of the Prothonotary and how far back their records go
• What types of records are available (and why this is my favorite office!)
• Why the Prothonotary is a must-research stop
• How to search through their records
• How to get copies of documents for your genealogy research