*Pennsylvania* began statewide registration of vital records in January 1906. A few locations in PA started a bit earlier, but not as far back as you need for this one. Information here: http://www.birth-certificates.net/pennsylvania.htm For births in *Pennsylvania* before 1906, you might attempt to find a record of baptism. HTH, Liz J On 3 April 2010 12:21, Trudi Thompson Ratican < thompsons_of_pennsylvania@yahoo.com> wrote: Does anyone happen to know if there is a place to search for birth > certificates from about 1802 in Philadelphia? > Thanks, > Trudi >