Podcast Podcast Episode 94: Avoid These 3 Mistakes with Your Genealogy Research in Pennsylvania Avoid common genealogy mistakes in Pennsylvania! Learn to use county records, collaborate with locals, and keep detailed logs. Includes links to resources.
Podcast Podcast Episode 93: Plan and Write Your Family History with the Hybrid Genealogy Method - Interview with Kelly Mahoney Kelly Mahoney discusses her hybrid genealogy format and tips for writing engaging family history books. Learn how to create your own family genealogy book with expert advice.
Paid-members only Members Only Using AI to Transcribe Records You Already Have Discover the importance of transcriptions in genealogy research, explore various transcription techniques, and find out how AI tools like ChatGPT can help you.
Members only Members Only Methodology: Locate Ancestors and Activities on Maps Step-by-step directions on how to find and use maps to expand your genealogy research and answer questions about your ancestors. Links to my favorite maps collections included.
Podcast Podcast Episode 92: Deep Dive on Conscientious Objectors in the Civil War with Jonathan Stayer Curious about conscientious objection during the Civil War? Jonathan Stayer returns to discuss his favorite subject and its deep roots in Pennsylvania's history.
Resources Podcast Episode 91: 25 Records to Research Your Civil War Ancestors Discover 25 resources for Civil War genealogy research. Uncover your ancestors’ history through online databases, unique archives, and veteran records.
Paid-members only Members Only Creating Personal Databases from FamilySearch Records Extracting a small set of records to examine closely can help you make progress in your genealogy research.
Resources Immigration to Pennsylvania Prior to 1800: A Timeline of Who Arrived and from Where Knowing when a specific ethnic group arrived can help target research in records. Usually DNA is your first clue as to where (and when) to look.
Paid-members only Members Only Methodology: Research All the Siblings and Cousins of Your Direct Line Ancestors
Podcast Podcast Episode 90: Meet South Central Pennsylvania Genealogical Society Discover South Central Pennsylvania Genealogical Society with Jonathan Stayer. Explore local history, programs, and resources for York County and Adams County.
Paid-members only Members Only Methodology: Create and Use Spelling Variations in Your Genealogy Searches Knowing how to work with all the ways an ancestor's surname could be spelled, improves search results and reveals previously hidden genealogy records.
Resources Genealogy Research in an Archives: Uncovering Your Ancestors’ Unique History Plan your trip to one of our 800 archives in Pennsylvania by following these checklists to prepare.
Paid-members only Members Only The Turning Point in 1917 of Pennsylvania Probate Law Five laws passed in 1917 modernized estate inheritance and probate procedures in Pennsylvania. These laws were the turning point between colonial tradition and modern practices.
Podcast Podcast Episode 89: Explore Jewish Genealogy in Philadelphia Explore Jewish genealogy and history in Philadelphia. Discover the Jewish Genealogical and Archival Society of Greater Philadelphia's work, their research resources, and upcoming events.
Podcast Podcast Episode 88: Find your Patriot Ancestor at the SAR Library & Archives Learn how to trace your Patriot ancestry with SAR resources. Explore library tips, research systems, and upcoming commemorations in this helpful guide.
Paid-members only Members Only Using the Russell Index for County Courthouse Records Knowing how to use the Russell Index system is essential for county records research, whether you research at the county courthouse or in the FamilySearch Catalog.
Paid-members only Members Only 3 Ways to Find Probate Records on FamilySearch (Plus AI Transcription) Probate records remain one of the un-indexed and easily searchable records in most counties. Here's a variety of ways to find what is online and transcribe it.
Podcast Podcast Episode 87: Discover Camp Security, a Revolutionary War Prison Camp Explore the history of Camp Security with Jonathan Stayer as he reveals the site's role in the Revolutionary War. Learn about ongoing excavations and its global significance.
