I've completed a few in-person research experiences the last few weeks and wanted to share what I experienced. Prior to the the Covid shut downs, I was researching in person at least once a week. Things are definitely different now and its best to be prepared. Before Going to … [Read more...] about Tips on In-Person Research During Covid
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Ways to Learn What’s at the National Archives
I'm attending GenFed this week and want to share resources to help my fellow genealogists learn what's at the National Archives, or NARA. GenFed is short for the Genealogical Institute on Federal Records. It is a week long, all-day program usually held at the National Archives … [Read more...] about Ways to Learn What’s at the National Archives
What to Pack in Your Genealogy Research Bag
When doing research in an archives or courthouse, I like to be prepared. I have a bag that I use just for genealogy research trips. This way I don't have to try to remember to what to pack each time, my genealogy research bag just stays packed! Here's what I have in my … [Read more...] about What to Pack in Your Genealogy Research Bag
Unique Archives for Your Military Ancestors
Several battles of the Revolutionary War and one of the Civil War took place in Pennsylvania. If you had ancestors who participated in those wars, you want to look into searching the archives located at Pennsylvania historical sites. Here's two sites and links to what they … [Read more...] about Unique Archives for Your Military Ancestors
9 Ways to Use County Histories in Genealogy
In the late 1800's many books were published on local Pennsylvania county history. Most of these books, often 500-1000 pages each, are found digitized on Internet Archive. As a genealogist researching early PA ancestors, are these county histories helpful to research? Is it worth … [Read more...] about 9 Ways to Use County Histories in Genealogy