Discover Your Pennsylvania Ancestors!
When it comes to researching Pennsylvania records, which major genealogy website is best? I examined the four largest aggregators of genealogy records – Ancestry, FindMyPast, MyHeritage, FamilySearch – and share what records they have for family historians. Genealogists seek five major record types: government-issued birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage licenses; church records recording baptisms, […]
When it comes to researching Pennsylvania records, which major genealogy website is best? I examined the four largest aggregators of genealogy records – Ancestry, FindMyPast, MyHeritage, FamilySearch – and share what records they have for family historians. Genealogists seek five major record types: government-issued birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage licenses; church records recording baptisms, […]
Planning on a trip to your ancestors’ graves? This post covers how to prepare and what to bring to make the most of your time there. Preparing to Go Once you know the location of your ancestors’ graves, a trip to the cemetery can unlock new knowledge about them. For an overview of how to […]
Millions of American have German ancestry that can be traced to early Pennsylvania. Author James Beidler shares good practices and common mistakes in researching our German American ancestors. Topics Discussed: The two waves of German immigrants into Pennsylvania Underutilized resources in genealogy research Common mistakes in German research Why you need good maps of the […]
Denys shares what to watch about Pennsylvania genealogy at RootsTech 2021. And also how to take advantage of everything at this free event hosted by FamilySearch.org. Don’t miss it! Links Upload your family tree at FamilySearch.org to connect with cousins Feb 24-26, 2021. See all the sessions I mention in the episode at RootsTech.org
What can cemeteries tell us beyond the names, birth and death dates of our ancestors? Turns out a whole lot! Learn how to interpret your ancestors gravestones with Lara Thomas of Berks County Association for Graveyard Preservation. Topics Discussed Lara walks us through real examples of gravestones and we learn: How to interpret the location […]
Genealogist Dean Henry of Family Pearl, LLC shares his expertise in researching African-Americans in Pennsylvania. The genealogy of ancestors of African descendent requires using records beyond the PA’s borders and Dean tells us how to get started. Topics Discussed Dean Henry is a Philadelphia-area Genealogist with over a decade of experience. We cover: Misconceptions of […]
What are the five biggest mistakes genealogists make when researching their Irish or Scots-Irish ancestors? Learn from the experts with the Ulster Historical Foundation on common errors and the best research methods, so you can find those elusive Irish PA ancestors. Episode Notes The Ulster Historical Foundation team and I had a rollicking good time […]
