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Obituaries from the newspapers of Somerset County <\/strong>from 1817 to present have been digitized into images  available free of charge online. Browse our digitized obituaries collection online.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Random newspaper clippings from the Somerset Herald<\/em><\/strong> have been scanned in, spanning various years from 1878-1939.  Browse these old newspaper clippings online.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cemetery Index for Somerset County, PA <\/strong>birth and death info spanning from the 18th to the early 20th century, indexed by last name. Each pdf file is also searchable by text.  Browse these cemetery records online<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have an extensive collection of historic Somerset County newspapers on Microfilm <\/strong>spanning from the 1800’s to present day.  Our Microfilm reader can print directly to paper or scan and\/or email files digitally. Come visit us to research the contents of our collection!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking for information on Somerset buildings and historic sites?<\/strong> We’ve partnered with Somerset Inc. and the Somerset County Historical Center to present a community history project, Somerset Then & Now<\/strong>, to catalog buildings and historic sites throughout Somerset County. Visit the website<\/a> to research local sites and feel free to submit any useful information using the online form!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Useful Free Genealogy Links Online:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n