ancestry.com Podcast Episode 60: All About PA Military Records with Aaron McWilliams The Pennsylvania State Archive in Harrisburg is home to military records from the French & Indian War, Revolutionary War, Civil War, and 20th century wars. Learn more in this episode.
Podcast Podcast Episode 59: Journal Your History - Collect Your Stories for the Future Ways you can journal and preserve our current times for future genealogists.
journaling The Journaling Quick- Start Guide If you’ve always wanted to start a journal, but wasn’t sure how, this is your guide. Below are some tips and inspiration to try journaling and capture our current events for future generations (and yourself!). Keep It Private A journal by definition is something private and not shared
journaling Journal Writing Prompts to Capture Your History Using writing prompts while journaling can give us focus and purpose. A series of writing prompts can help us capture our current life for future genealogists.
Podcast Podcast Episode 58: Getting the Most Out of Newspapers for Genealogy Research with James Beidler Jim Beidler shares how to get the most of out of newspapers for genealogy research based on his book The Family Tree Historical Newspaper Guide. Go beyond just searching for obituaries and get more about your ancestors for your family history.
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.
