Revolutionary War Loyalist Records in Pennsylvania: The Other Side of the Revolution How to trace colonial Pennsylvania citizens who were loyal to the British during the Revolutionary War, step-by-step.
Revolutionary War Revolutionary War Pension Records for Pennsylvania Soldiers Step-by-step on how to find military pension files of Pennsylvania citizens for service during the Revolutionary War.
Revolutionary War Pennsylvania Militia and Associator Records: What Survives Learn what's different about Pennsylvania militia records vs. Associator records and where to find each. Includes a step-by-step research strategy.
Revolutionary War How to Find Revolutionary War Service Records for Pennsylvania Ancestors The three types of military service records for Pennsylvania during the Revolutionary War - what they are and where to find them.
Revolutionary War Pennsylvania in the Revolutionary Era: A Researcher's Overview Get started in Pennsylvania Revolutionary Era research, 1765-1790. Learn what records exist and where to find them, plus how the war affected individuals and families.
genealogy research Featured Stuck on a Pennsylvania Brick Wall? AI + Research Strategy Can Break Through Stuck on Pennsylvania genealogy? AI + focused research breaks through brick walls. Free tools, PA-specific prompts, and research community inside.
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.
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.
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.
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.
