19th century Where Was Your Pennsylvania Ancestor in 1826? Researching the Jubilee Year Researching a Pennsylvania ancestor in 1826? The 1820s left thin records — here's how tax lists, church registers, and deeds fill the gap before 1850
philadelphia Philadelphia Is Digitizing 20 Million Historical Records with Ancestry: What It Means for Your Research Philadelphia signed a deal with Ancestry.com to digitize approximately 20 million vital records from the City Archives — birth, death, marriage, and property records dating from the late 1600s through 1950. Here's what researchers need to know.
Paid-members only Members Only The Turning Point in 1917 of Pennsylvania Probate Law Five laws passed in 1917 modernized estate inheritance and probate procedures in Pennsylvania. These laws were the turning point between colonial tradition and modern practices.
Podcast Podcast Episode 86: Must Have Records for Scots Irish Research with Justin Houser Unlock the secrets of Scots Irish genealogy with Justin Houser’s expert tips and historical insights in this must-watch podcast episode.
Resources 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.
Resources Using PHMC Historical Markers for Genealogy Research When you know the local history your ancestors experienced, your family history comes alive. Here's how to learn it with the PHMC historical marker program.
Podcast 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 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
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 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.
