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 … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 32: Researching African-Americans in PA
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Podcast Episode 30: Researching Irish Americans, Part 1
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 … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 30: Researching Irish Americans, Part 1
Podcast Episode 29: History Resources to Enrich Genealogy Research
If you are looking to understand more about those genealogy records, sometimes the best thing to do is learn more history. You don’t need the learn the whole history of Pennsylvania, but knowing more about the time and place of your ancestors helps makes sense of those … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 29: History Resources to Enrich Genealogy Research
Podcast Episode 28: History of Child Adoption in PA
The process and records of child adoption changed over the history of the commonwealth. The genealogical records you can access vary according to the time period. This episode is overview of the major law changes and tips on how to research adoption in PA. Episode … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 28: History of Child Adoption in PA
Podcast Episode 27: Urban Cemetery Research with Mount Moriah Cemetery
Urban cemetery research has it challenges: burial plots built over, relocated, or just plain lost to time. Pennsylvania’s largest cemetery, Mount Moriah in Philadelphia, has the unique challenge of also battling nature. Listen in and learn how to find those ancestors (and have an … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 27: Urban Cemetery Research with Mount Moriah Cemetery