PA Ancestors

Start Here
Research Guides
Books
Podcast
Consultations
About

Sign in Subscribe

archives in pa book

Archives in PA: Wrapping Up and Saving Your Research

What to do when you finish researching in an archive.

Denyse Allen

21 Dec 2024 • 4 min read

Share

This post is for paying subscribers only

Subscribe now

Already have an account? Sign in

Pennsylvania Research Is Community-Based, Not Name-Based

Pennsylvania genealogy records are community-based, not name-based. Identify your ancestor's ethnic and religious community to find the records others miss.

08 Jun 2026 7 min read

Philadelphia Is Digitizing 20 Million Historical Records with Ancestry: What It Means for Your Research

Philadelphia signed a deal with Ancestry.com to digitize approximately 20 million vital records from the City Archives — birth, death, marriage, and property records dating from the late 1600s through 1950. Here's what researchers need to know.

05 May 2026 5 min read

How to Research at the DAR Library in Washington, D.C.: A Genealogist's Guide

The DAR Library closes in July 2026 for a multi-year renovation. Plan your research trip now. Insider tips on getting there, using the collections, accessing lineage applications, and what to bring.

28 Apr 2026 9 min read

PA Ancestors © 2026

About
Twitter
Facebook
Terms of Service
Privacy Policy
Members Only Content
Resources RSS Feed
Podcast RSS Feed

Powered by Ghost