Genealogy
Genealogy
Genealogy & Research Services
Genealogy & Research Services
The William B. Alexander V Research Center offers several ways to explore your family history and conduct local research related to Clearfield County — from independent visits to staff-assisted and mail-in options.
The Alexander Genealogical Research Center offers several ways to explore your family history and conduct local research related to Clearfield County — from independent visits to staff-assisted and mail-in options.
Visit the William B. Alexander V Research Center
511 Van Valzah Avenue, Clearfield PA 16830
Open seasonally — May through October, Sundays & Thursdays · 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Research Options
Self-guided research at the Research Center
Visit the Research Center and explore records at your own pace with assistance from a volunteer genealogist. Access census records, newspapers, family histories, and more.
Copies: 25¢ per page
Staff-assisted at the Research Center
Our Genealogy Committee will conduct a preliminary search on your behalf (covering one family only) using records available in our library. Requested by mail.
Send a check with your request. Your check will not be cashed until research has been completed and mailed.
Staff-assisted at the Courthouse
Staff will research official courthouse records on your behalf, including deeds, wills, estate files, marriage licenses, naturalization papers, and more.
Copies: 50¢ per page
*Research fees are waived for lifetime members. There is no fee to tour the museums or Research Center.
Genealogy Committee research request
Write your query on plain paper and mail it with your $25 check to the address below. Please include a long, self-addressed stamped envelope to ensure a reply. Checks payable to “Clearfield County Historical Society.”
To help us assist you, include as much of the following as you know:
Clearfield County Historical Society
c/o Genealogy Committee
511 Van Valzah Ave.
Clearfield, PA 16830
