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.
Paid-members only prothonotary 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.
Podcast 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.
