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3 Ways to Find Probate Records on FamilySearch (Plus AI Transcription)

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3 Ways to Find Probate Records on FamilySearch (Plus AI Transcription)

Probate records remain one of the un-indexed and easily searchable records in most counties. Here's a variety of ways to find what is online and transcribe it.

The County Tax Collector in Pennsylvania

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The County Tax Collector in Pennsylvania

Probably the least favorite office for our ancestors - the tax collector! Taxes were collected for various things over the decades, and you can learn all about it in these videos.

The Recorder of Deeds Office in Pennsylvania

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The Recorder of Deeds Office in Pennsylvania

An overview of the Recorder of Deeds office in Pennsylvania and the records helpful for genealogy research.

The Prothonotary Office in Pennsylvania

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The Prothonotary Office in Pennsylvania

One of the fascinating ways to peek into our ancestors' everyday lives is through the records held at the Prothonotary's office.The five videos below cover the history of the Prothonotary in Pennsylvania and the records you will find there.

Where to Find Property Deeds in Pennsylvania for Family History Research

Where to Find Property Deeds in Pennsylvania for Family History Research

In Pennsylvania both land and property transfers are recorded at Recorder of Deeds offices around the Commonwealth. This article will give you tips on how to locate land deeds and property deeds at the Recorder of Deeds office.

Marriage Licenses in Pennsylvania: A Comprehensive Guide for Genealogy Research

Marriage Licenses in Pennsylvania: A Comprehensive Guide for Genealogy Research

Marriage licenses have played a significant role in documenting the institution of marriage. In Pennsylvania, the regulations and requirements for obtaining marriage licenses have evolved over time. For genealogists and family historians, understanding this history and the process of obtaining a marriage license records can provide essential details of an

Records You Can Get at a County Courthouse

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 Episode 54: What I Found at the County Courthouse

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.

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.

Pennsylvania County Courthouses for Genealogy Research

The most essential records for genealogists are maintained by the county governments of Pennsylvania. Traditionally these county offices were called the “county courthouse.” Today they can be called “government service center”, “county administration", "county offices", and a variety of other terms. Some counties have pulled their oldest

Successful Genealogy Research Requests by Mail

Successful Genealogy Research Requests by Mail

It's not always possible to do genealogy research yourself at a repository. Most archives have a process to request research through mail or email for a small fee. How do you make the most of that genealogy research requests by mail?

Podcast Episode 20: What's a Prothonotary with Jonathan Del Collo

Podcast Episode 20: What's a Prothonotary with Jonathan Del Collo

If you’ve been wondering, “What is a Prothonotary?”, this episode is for you. Jonathan Del Collo is the Prothonotary for Berks County, PA and he explains what his office does and the records they have for genealogists.