Podcast Podcast Episode 39: Starting with a 20th Century Death Certificate Many genealogists start with a 20th century death certificate when starting genealogy research. Here's how I analyzed mine with my Pennsylvania research.
Resources Four Ways to Analyze a Death Certificate Pennsylvania death certificates have changed over the last century, yet there are four ways to examine them and get more information for genealogy research.
Resources Six Steps to Research Your Rural PA Ancestors How to research your rural Pennsylvania ancestors in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Podcast Podcast Episode 38: Two Must Read History Books for PA Research Two books you must read if you want to understand Pennsylvania history for your genealogy research.
Resources Where to Learn about Pennsylvania History Family historians researching in genealogy in Pennsylvania need to know PA history. Here's resources to learn what you need to know about Pennsylvania state history.
Podcast Podcast Episode 37: PA Food Traditions with Author William Woys Weaver Pennsylvania food traditions and food ethnography with author William Woys Weaver of Roughwood Table. Plus a preview of the Don Yoder Genealogy Collection at Kutztown University.
Resources Pennsylvania Newspaper Collections: A Rich Source of Local History Where to find Pennsylvania newspapers online for genealogy research in 2023, and how to use newspapers to further your family history.
Podcast Podcast Episode 36: PA Farming History with Sally McMurry To understand Pennsylvania's past, genealogists need knowledge of what it was like to be a farmer over the past 300 years. Learn more in this podcast episode.
Podcast Podcast Episode 34: What to Watch at RootsTech 2021 The sessions related to Pennsylvania genealogy research at RootsTech Connect 2021.
Resources Ultimate Guide to Genealogy Websites Which genealogy website is best for researching in Pennsylvania - Ancestry, FindMyPast, MyHeritage, or FamilySearch? Here's my answer -
Resources What to Bring on a Cemetery Research Trip Planning Cemetery Trips for Genealogy Research: Discover how to plan a cemetery research trip for genealogy research and learn how to make the most of your time there. Get tips on what to bring and how to prepare for your visit for family history research.
Podcast Podcast Episode 33: Analyzing Gravestones with Berks County Association for Graveyard Preservation Real examples and tips for cemetery research from an expert. Discover how to interpret gravestones and uncover clues about your ancestors' lives. Learn tips on deciphering inscriptions, identifying memorial plaques, and understanding the costs of gravestones.
Podcast Podcast Episode 32: Researching African-Americans in PA Researching the genealogy of African Americans in Pennsylvania usually involves using records beyond Pennsylvania records. Genealogist Dean Henry gives us tips on research in this podcast episode.
counties Pennsylvania County Courthouses for Genealogy Research The most essential records for genealogists are maintained by the county governments of Pennsylvania. Traditionally these county offices were called the “county courthouse.” Today they can be called “government service center”, “county administration", "county offices", and a variety of other terms. Some counties have pulled their oldest
Podcast Podcast Episode 31: Researching Irish Americans, Part 2 The Ulster Historical Foundation returns for Part 2 on misconceptions in Irish genealogy research.
Resources Exploring Pennsylvania Genealogy Records on MyHeritage Curious what Pennsylvania records exist on MyHeritage for your genealogy research. Learn what is offered and how to access it.
Podcast Podcast Episode 30: Researching Irish Americans, Part 1 The Ulster Historical Foundation dispels the five biggest myths of Irish research in part 1 of this podcast episode.
Resources Hidden Treasures in Pennsylvania Genealogy Records at FamilySearch FamilySearch holds the largest online collection of Pennsylvania records for genealogy research. Here's how to find what you need to complete your family history in Pennsylvania.
Resources Is FindMyPast Useful for Pennsylvania Genealogy Research? FindMyPast has some unique record collections for Pennsylvania genealogy research, including the Philadelphia Archdiocese Roman Catholic church records. Learn what genealogy records are offered and how to access them.
Resources Pennsylvania Genealogy Made Easy: Tips for Ancestry.com Research Success If you are researching your Pennsylvania ancestors, you might be wondering how best to use Ancestry. I'll share some benefits of using Ancestry, tips and tricks to help you search on Ancestry, and their most-popular databases for online Pennsylvania genealogy research.
Podcast Podcast Episode 29: History Resources to Enrich Pennsylvania Genealogy Research Learn about the time and place of your ancestors through these Pennsylvania history books and journals.
Podcast Podcast Episode 28: History of Child Adoption in Pennsylvania An overview of the Pennsylvania laws on child adoption for genealogists.
Podcast Podcast Episode 27: Urban Cemetery Research with Mount Moriah Cemetery Discover the challenges of urban cemetery research for genealogists and learn how to find your ancestors buried in Mount Moriah Cemetery with tips from the Friends of Mount Moriah Cemetery organization.
history A Poem on Johnny Appleseed A poem on the life and times of Johnny Appleseed who spent some of his life in western Pennsylvania.
