Cornerstone Genealogy Society
About Us:
The Cornerstone Genealogical Society is a non-profit unincorporated organization dedicated to preserving the genealogical history of Greene County, Pennsylvania. The society was formed in 1975 to assist individuals to learn more about their ancestors who, at one time or another, may have resided in or around Greene County.
The historical and genealogical significance of Greene County has long been recognized by persons interested in family history and the migration patterns of the early settlers of this nation.
Greene County is located in the southwest corner of the State of Pennsylvania. Once a part of Westmoreland County, it is bordered on the west and on the south by West Virginia. The Cornerstone Genealogical Society derives its name from the geographic significance of Greene County as comprising the southwest corner of the state.
Library Holdings
We have a rapidly expanding library of genealogical and historical material pertinent to the area. Our current holdings include approximately 4,000 books, 360 rolls of microfilm of early newspapers, census and land records, vertical surname files, scrapbooks, and many periodicals.
We are an unsurpassed source of information for those searching for genealogical information in southwestern Pennsylvania.
No research materials may be removed from our library, but they are all available for research in our library.
Our staff is completely volunteer and works hard to assist our patrons. We will, if necessary, extend our hours of operation for out-of-town patrons, if arrangements are made in advance.