The one area of Pennsylvania genealogy research most people need help in is rural PA in the 1700's and early 1800's. The lack of modern birth, marriage, and death records along with a census that only names heads of households, grinds research to a halt. Below is the summary … [Read more...] about Six Steps to Research Your Rural PA Ancestors
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Podcast Episode 38: Two Must Read History Books for PA Research
Denys spent the winter doing a lot of reading and has two history books to recommend. Ready to break the narrative of what you know about American history? These books will do it! Episode Notes Sometimes when you can’t make progress in genealogy research, its because you … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 38: Two Must Read History Books for PA Research
What to Bring on a Cemetery Trip
Planning on a trip to your ancestors' graves? This post covers how to prepare and what to bring to make the most of your time there. Preparing to Go Once you know the location of your ancestors' graves, a trip to the cemetery can unlock new knowledge about them. For an … [Read more...] about What to Bring on a Cemetery Trip
Podcast Episode 18: Berks History Center with Charlie Adams
Pennsylvania’s local county historical societies are chock-full of learning for genealogists. In this episode Denys interviews Charlie Adams, author, historian, story teller, and story collector on what Berks History Center offers. Topics Discussed Charlie Adams is a … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 18: Berks History Center with Charlie Adams
Local PA History and Genealogy Journals
Beginning in the early 1900's some local historical and genealogical societies began publishing journals. Local researchers would share their findings on local history or genealogy research. These publications are full of the kinds of details we need today as genealogists. Maybe … [Read more...] about Local PA History and Genealogy Journals