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Podcast Episode 80: The Pennsylvania Dutch Language with Mark Louden

Learn about what differentiates the Pennsylvania Dutch language from its German cousins. And why PA Dutch is truly an American language.

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Podcast Episode 79: Meet the Lenape of Pennsylvania

Meet Adam Waterbearer DePaul, Tribal Storykeeper of the Lenape of Pennsylvania, who fills in a big gap in our shared history here and provides hope through the Prophecy of the Four Crows.

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The Forgotten Religions of Early America

Most people don’t know how vibrant and distinct religion was in the 18th century. Here’s the 21 religions of the 1700’s in America.

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Target Your Research with Genetic Communities

AncestryDNA has the largest DNA database in the world for genealogy. Their data on genetic communities can help you target your research if you take an extra step with it. I explain that step in this episode.

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Do You Know This Early Pennsylvania History?

If you have ancestors in Pennsylvania in the 17th & 18th century, knowing these four things will help your understanding of our records (and our history!).

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The Big Announcements You Missed at RootsTech 2023

Did you hear about the new things coming to genealogy in 2023? Here's the announcements of what's rolling out in 2023 from Ancestry and FamilySearch.

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How to Get the Most Out of RootsTech

It's time for RootsTech - the largest genealogy conference in the world! This year people are attending both in person and virtually. Here's how to get the most out of RootsTech so you don't miss out.

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Resistance to the Draft of 1863

Little has been recorded about the resistance to the 1863 Draft even though it happened everywhere

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One Minute PA History: The Origin of Groundhogs Day

Pennsylvania's most unique holiday celebrated by your ancestors 0:00/1×

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The Most Forgotten War in American History

Pennsylvania,and Philadelphia in particular, were very involved in America's War with Mexico, 1846–1848. It rarely get mentioned in current times. Here's the impact it had then summarized in one minute:

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One Minute PA History: The Most Forgotten War

The largest war in the Western hemisphere happened just before the U.S. Civil War and Pennsylvania was very involved. 0:00/1×

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Podcast Episode 74: Unique & Rare Pennsylvania Birth Records That Few Know About

What if I told you that in the 1700’s and 1800’s in Pennsylvania, there were unique and beautiful birth records created? These are not official government records and not church records. It is what we call fraktur and I explain what it is and where to find it

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Podcast Episode 73: 10 Ways to Get Birth and Death Information for Your Ancestors

Sometimes we can't find birth certificates, death certificates, or marriage licenses on our ancestors. These are the 10 records I look for as a substitute for vital records for my ancestors. Watch and Subscribe to PA Ancestors on YouTube Listen to this Your Pennsylvania Ancestors Podcast Episode Your Pennsylvania Ancestors

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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. Ancestry's tips to use

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Podcast Episode 71: 3 Times When Vital Records Went Wrong

Pennsylvania had a few attempts at birth records and death records that didn't work out as expected. Some failed, and some.....well, I explain what happened in this episode. Genealogists can use these record attempts to find their ancestors in PA. Colonial period vital records in the Pennsylvania Archives series

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Podcast Episode 70: My Favorite Pennsylvania Genealogy Record

Genealogists get to research in a variety of records. But I have one absolute favorite record, and its a hard-to-find vital record. Listen in to what it is and where to find it. Watch and Subscribe to PA Ancestors on YouTube Listen to this Your Pennsylvania Ancestors Podcast Episode Your

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Podcast Episode 69: All About 19th Century Vital Records in Pennsylvania

The 19th Century was a time of change and vital records were tried, failed, and tried again in various ways. It's confusing and and I'll clear it up in this episode. Watch and Subscribe to PA Ancestors YouTube Listen to this Your Pennsylvania Ancestors Podcast Episode Your Pennsylvania Ancestors is

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Podcast Episode 68: How to Get Free Vital Records in Pennsylvania

Genealogists don't need to order certified copies or pay monthly subscription fees to get the records they want. Here are three ways to get birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage licenses for free. Watch and Subscribe to PA Ancestors on YouTube Listen to this Your Pennsylvania Ancestors Podcast Episode Your

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Podcast Episode 67: 3 Key PA Vital Records and Where to Find Them

There are three vital records family historians need for each ancestor. What are they and where do you find them? Free access to public Pennsylvania birth and death certificates for PA residents PA Department of Health to order non-public vital records 9/11 hijackers used fake identification Ancestry. com and

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All About the Your Pennsylvania Ancestors Podcast

The Your Pennsylvania Ancestors podcast is for both beginning and experienced family historians looking to learn more about PA genealogy and history.

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Podcast Episode 66: Getting Started in Pennsylvania Genealogy Research

New to genealogy research in Pennsylvania? Here's three way to get started the right way on your family history.

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Podcast Episode 65: Irish Presbyterians of Western Pennsylvania with Author Peter Gilmore

The book Irish Presbyterians and the Shaping of Western Pennsylvania, 1770–1830 by Peter Gilmore brings early Scots Irish residents of PA. The Ulster Irish who came to America had unique beliefs and traditions. Learn about them in this episode.

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Podcast Episode 64: Researching in Presbyterian Church Records

Researching our ancestors’ religion can deepen our understanding of their lives. I’m thrilled to feature the Presbyterian Historical Society in this episode. Get tips on researching in their original congregational records.

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Genealogy Goals for 2022

Denys Allen's personal genealogy goals for the first half of 2022.

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Podcast Episode 63: Setting Genealogy Goals with Julie Cahill Tarr

Thinking about setting goals for your genealogy research in 2022? Julie Cahill Tarr of Genealogy in Action is my guest this week and she shares how to set SMART goals for genealogy, get over perfectionism, and how to set a schedule that works for you.