Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

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Luzerne is a county in Pennsylvania. It was formed in 1786 from the following county/ies: Northumberland. The earliest land deed in Luzerne was recorded in 1786. The earliest wills begin in 1786. For more information, contact the county at 200 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre 18702-2685. On the attached map, Luzerne is located at J3. A flood in 1972 destroyed some estate files.

For information about the state of Pennsylvania see Pennsylvania Family History Research.

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