Washington County Fact Sheet
Facts about genealogical records available for Washington County and important addresses for obtaining copies of these records and for Washington County genealogy research.

Genealogical Society of Southwestern Pennsylvania
A non-profit, educational organization, it is primarily concerned with the genealogical records of Southwestern Pennsylvania. They hold monthly meetings in the Citizens Library in Washington, PA.

Genforum - Washington County
A free message board devoted to Washington County, Pennsylvania queries.

History of Washington County Pennsylvania
Online histories for the various boroughs and towns of Washington County including biographical sketches of many of the prominent men and pioneers of the area. Reprinted from History of Washington County, Pennsylvania Boyd Crumrine, Philadelphia: L. H. Leverts & Co., 1882.

Meadowcroft Museum of Rural Life
This site of the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania preserves the history of life on the land in Western Pennsylvania over the past 14,000 years. The 200 acre outdoor museum includes one of the oldest archaeological sites in North America and a recreated nineteenth century village.

RootsWeb - Washington County Genealogy Best of the Net
An excellent, easy-to-navigate site for online Washington County genealogy research. This entirely volunteer-run site offers places to post queries, surnames, reunions and personal Web pages as well as offering links to other Washington County genealogy resources.

Washington County Historical Society
The Society offers a kit to get the do-it-yourselfer started on his or her own Washington County family lineage search, and it also offers a contract research service for those who either don't want the "adventure" of doing their own research or can't find the time to do it.