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Podcast Episode 24: President James Buchanan and Wheatland

Denys Allen · 6 November 2020 · Leave a Comment

Of the forty five Presidents of the United States, only one came from Pennsylvania, James Buchanan. He was elected in 1856 and many historians say his policies led to the Civil War. What were the policies and politics of Buchanan? Did your Pennsylvania ancestors support those … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 24: President James Buchanan and Wheatland

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Podcast Episode 23: Listener Q&A and Season 2 Wrap-Up

Denys Allen · 7 August 2020 · Leave a Comment

Denys wraps up Season 2 of the podcast, gives a preview of Season 3, and answers two listener questions. Topics Discussed If you have an ancestor who was in a profession such as medicine, dentistry, or law, get some tips on how to research for their records. Also get some … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 23: Listener Q&A and Season 2 Wrap-Up

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Podcast Episode 22: LGBTQ Genealogy with Stewart Blandón Traiman

Denys Allen · 31 July 2020 · Leave a Comment

We know homosexuality existed for all of human history. Genealogist Stewart Blandón Traiman gives us ways to re-examine our ancestors’ records using an LGBTQ lens. Topics Discussed Over the last thirty years in the United States our culture became more open and accepting … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 22: LGBTQ Genealogy with Stewart Blandón Traiman

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Podcast Episode 21: Break Through Brick Walls with Berks County Genealogical Society

Denys Allen · 24 July 2020 · Leave a Comment

The local genealogical societies around Pennsylvania are experts on local records and history. Michelle Ebert, Board Member of Berks County Genealogical Society, gives researchers methods on how to solve brick wall problems using local records. Topics Discussed Most … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 21: Break Through Brick Walls with Berks County Genealogical Society

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Podcast Episode 20: What’s a Prothonotary with Jonathan Del Collo

Denys Allen · 17 July 2020 · Leave a Comment

If you’ve been wondering, “What is a Prothonotary?”, this episode is for you. Jonathan Del Collo is the Prothonotary for Berks County, PA and he explains what his office does and the records they have for genealogists. Topics Discussed When Pennsylvania formed it’s court … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 20: What’s a Prothonotary with Jonathan Del Collo

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