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Immigration into Pennsylvania: A Focus on the Port of Philadelphia

Immigration into Pennsylvania: A Focus on the Port of Philadelphia

Genealogists often overlook Philadelphia as an entry point for immigration. From 1790 to 1924, the Port of Philadelphia was actively welcoming new immigrants to America.

Creating Your Own Data Sets from FamilySearch

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Creating Your Own Data Sets from FamilySearch

Using PHMC Historical Markers for Genealogy Research

Using PHMC Historical Markers for Genealogy Research

The history of the PHMC marker program and the importance of these markers for genealogy research in Pennsylvania.

Podcast Episode 71: 3 Times When Vital Records Went Wrong

Podcast Episode 71: 3 Times When Vital Records Went Wrong

Pennsylvania had a few attempts at birth records and death records that didn't work out as expected. Some failed, and some.....well, I explain what happened in this episode. Genealogists can use these record attempts to find their ancestors in PA. Colonial period vital records in the Pennsylvania

Podcast Episode 69: All About 19th Century Vital Records in Pennsylvania

Podcast Episode 69: All About 19th Century Vital Records in Pennsylvania

The 19th Century was a time of change and vital records were tried, failed, and tried again in various ways. It's confusing and and I'll clear it up in this episode. Watch and Subscribe to PA Ancestors YouTube Listen to this Your Pennsylvania Ancestors Podcast Episode

The Crucial Role of County Records in Pennsylvania Genealogy

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.

Three Steps to Find Pennsylvania Marriage Licenses

Three Steps to Find Pennsylvania Marriage Licenses

Pennsylvania began issuing marriage licenses in 1885 and these public records are not all online. Here's a 3 step process for locating marriage licenses starting online and ending at the county courthouse.