Podcast Podcast Episode 57: Sharing Family Stories with Clémence Scouten How to collect family stories at your next family gathering and what to do with them once you have them! With Clemence Scouten of Memoirs and More.
Resources The Crucial Role of County Records in Pennsylvania Genealogy Using county courthouse records is necessary for Pennsylvania genealogy research. Family historians who skip county research often miss the opportunity to finish their genealogy.
Resources Pennsylvania's Colonial Government: A Tale of Religion, Democracy, and Progress Explore the history and achievements of Pennsylvania's colonial government. Learn about the establishment, key figures, challenges, and influence of the PA Colony on the U.S.
Podcast Podcast Episode 56: Season 5 Wrap Up - What's Next? The stall of genealogy research due to covid shutdowns in this podcast episode.
Podcast Podcast Episode 55: A Surprise at the Local Historical Society A review of the kinds of materials you can find at county historical societies in Pennsylvania.
Resources Three Steps in Making a Genealogy Research Plan In this article, I will discuss how to make a genealogy research plan in just three simple steps. From setting goals to identifying sources and creating a research log, I'll cover all the essential elements of a successful genealogy research plan.
Resources Records You Can Get at a County Courthouse The most valued records for genealogy are at Pennsylvania county courthouses. Wills, deeds, marriage licenses, divorce decrees, and more are all in PA county records.
Podcast Podcast Episode 54: What I Found at the County Courthouse The records I found for my family history at a county courthouse on my research trip.
Podcast Podcast Episode 53: Why I Did a Genealogy Research Trip What it's like to do a trip to archives for research. And how to locate your ancestors in cemeteries.
Podcast Podcast Episode 52: All About Early Philadelphia Vital Records The Philadelphia City Archives tells about their birth, marriage, and death records from the 1800's in this podcast episode.
Podcast Podcast Episode 51: How to Search Philly Area Archives How to research the catalog of the Philadelphia Area Consortium of Special Collection Libraries to find materials for genealogy and family history.
Resources Ways to Learn What's at the National Archives How to learn what's at the National Archives for genealogy and family history, both on the NARA website and personal blogs.
Podcast Podcast Episode 50: Are Archives Worth the Trip? What kinds of records can genealogists find at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania? Listen in and find out.
Podcast Podcast Episode 49: What to Know Before You Go to the Historical Society of Pennsylvania Tips on how to do genealogy research at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA.
Podcast Podcast Episode 48: Story of Finding an Ancestor in Court Records A story of finding an ancestor in colonial court records in Pennsylvania.
Resources What to Bring for Genealogy Research in an Archive A look at some essential items to bring with you when researching in an archive, as well as some tips for making the most of your time there. Whether you're a seasoned researcher or a first-timer, these tips will help you get the most out of your archive visit.
Podcast Podcast Episode 47: Free Digital Records from the PA State Archive Free Pennsylvania genealogy records you can access from home in this highlight podcast episode.
Podcast Podcast Episode 46: Must See Records at the PA State Archive The most popular genealogy records at the Pennsylvania State Archive.
Resources Military Records in Pennsylvania: Unique Archival Sources for Family History Finding unique military records in Pennsylvania for genealogy and family history at Gettysburg and Valley Forge.
Podcast Podcast Episode 45: Making a Research Plan How I make a research plan for genealogy research in Pennsylvania.
Podcast Podcast Episode 44: Ulster Surnames Book with Robert Bell Knowing the history of surnames can help our genealogy research, particularly Irish and Scots Irish (Ulster Irish) research. Author Robert Bell gives advice and tips.
