Other Local Historical Societies

Mercer County Historical Society - http://www.mchspa.org, 724-662-3490, will check their records (which include obituaries from local papers, family histories, etc.) for a $15.00 per surname inquiry donation, if you make a request by mail - 119 South Pitt Street, Mercer, PA 16137.

Lawrence County Historical Society - http://www.lawrencechs.com, 724-658-4022, 408 N. Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA 16101

Butler County Historical Society - http://www.butlerhistory.com, 724-283-8116, 123 W. Diamond St., Butler, PA 16003.They will search records for you for a $10.00 per hour fee.

Venango County Historical Society - http://venango.pa-roots.com/venangohistoricalsociety.html, 814-432-5062, 421 12th Street, Franklin, PA 16323

Mercer County Genealogical Society - http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~pamercer/PA/ - wonderful site with many resources (maps showing township changes, obituaries, old photos, etc.)