Beginning in 1852, all register of wills in Pennsylvania counties were required to keep separate registrations of deaths. However, this legislation was short lived and was repealed in 1855 leaving a small range of years for vital records.
Search tip: An index is in the front section. Names within this death register are arranged chronologically by the date recorded. Not every death was registered in compliance with his legislation.
Lancaster County Death Registrations 1852-1855
Death Registrations