Millions of American have German ancestry that can be traced to early Pennsylvania. Author James Beidler shares good practices and common mistakes in researching our German American ancestors. Topics Discussed: The two waves of German immigrants into … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 35: Researching German Americans with James Beidler
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Podcast Episode 34: What to Watch at RootsTech 2021
Denys shares what to watch about Pennsylvania genealogy at RootsTech 2021. And also how to take advantage of everything at this free event hosted by FamilySearch.org. Don't miss it! Links Upload your family tree at FamilySearch.org to connect with cousins Feb … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 34: What to Watch at RootsTech 2021
Podcast Episode 33: Analyzing Gravestones with BCAGP
What can cemeteries tell us beyond the names, birth and death dates of our ancestors? Turns out a whole lot! Learn how to interpret your ancestors gravestones with Lara Thomas of Berks County Association for Graveyard Preservation. Topics Discussed Lara walks us through … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 33: Analyzing Gravestones with BCAGP
Podcast Episode 30: Researching Irish Americans, Part 1
What are the five biggest mistakes genealogists make when researching their Irish or Scots-Irish ancestors? Learn from the experts with the Ulster Historical Foundation on common errors and the best research methods, so you can find those elusive Irish PA ancestors. Episode … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 30: Researching Irish Americans, Part 1
Podcast Episode 29: History Resources to Enrich Genealogy Research
If you are looking to understand more about those genealogy records, sometimes the best thing to do is learn more history. You don’t need the learn the whole history of Pennsylvania, but knowing more about the time and place of your ancestors helps makes sense of those … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 29: History Resources to Enrich Genealogy Research