Resources The Ultimate Guide to RootsTech 2025 Essential tips for attending, whether online or in-person. Plan your days, meet new people, and enjoy everything this genealogy conference offers.
Paid-members only archives in pa book Archives in PA: Religious Organization Archives The majority of religious records are not online anywhere. The key to finding what is needed is starting at the source of the records combined with maps.
archives in pa book Archives in PA: Federal and State Historical Sites Historical sites run by the PHMC or NPS which hold archives useful to genealogy research.
Paid-members only archives in pa book Archives in PA: Local Organizational, Historical, and Genealogical Archives Local archives are offer highly focused collections that bring depth to family history. There are hundreds of these places in Pennsylvania.
Paid-members only archives in pa book Archives in PA: Archives and Special Collections at Colleges and Universities College and university archives are open to the public and offer extensive collections helpful for family history.
archives in pa book Archives in PA: County Courthouses and Archives Locations of all the county courthouses and archives in the state, and the records made by each county office useful for genealogy research.
Paid-members only archives in pa book Archives in PA: Regional Pennsylvania Archives All the "must do" archives for researchers, specializing in different geographic areas of the state.
Paid-members only archives in pa book Archives in PA: Using Catalogs and Finding Aids How archives are organized and an research approach to using them by developing a research profile.
Paid-members only archives in pa book Archives in PA: Creating Your Plan for Archival Research In this chapter we will cover how archives came to be and how to craft your research approach.
Paid-members only archives in pa book Archives in PA: What You Can Find in Archives Four examples of archival collections you can search in Pennsylvania, and the types of information you can obtain from them
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.
