Paid-members only Members Only Methodology: Research All the Siblings and Cousins of Your Direct Line Ancestors
Paid-members only Members Only Methodology: Create and Use Spelling Variations in Your Genealogy Searches Knowing how to work with all the ways an ancestor's surname could be spelled, improves search results and reveals previously hidden genealogy records.
Resources Genealogy Research in an Archives: Uncovering Your Ancestors’ Unique History Plan your trip to one of our 800 archives in Pennsylvania by following these checklists to prepare.
Paid-members only Members Only Using the Russell Index for County Courthouse Records Knowing how to use the Russell Index system is essential for county records research, whether you research at the county courthouse or in the FamilySearch Catalog.
Resources Best Practices to Resolve Name and Date Conflicts in Genealogy Research Discover effective ways to handle conflicting data in genealogy research and learn how to develop your own methods when faced with misspelled names and date discrepancies.
Podcast Podcast Episode 72: Search Strategies for Vital Records If you've tried and tried to find a vital record in Pennsylvania, and keep running into a brick wall, this episode is for you. Here's 4 search strategies you can use to find birth, death, and marriage records - or really any record - in PA.
Resources The Best Way to Get Started in Pennsylvania Genealogy Research These three resources helped me the most when I started with genealogy research in Pennsylvania.
Resources Recording Your Genealogy Research with the Power of Research Logs Stay on track with your genealogy by using research logs. This comprehensive guide describes how to set one up and why they are the most powerful tool for you to use.
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.
Resources 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?
