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If you are researching in Pennsylvania, you'll want to know the difference between the Pennsylvania State Archives and the Pennsylvania Archives. The Pennsylvania State Archives is the physical …
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In a recent planetarium show I watched, the narrator said, "We recently discovered that Saturn also has similar Northern Lights to ours. The aurora is only visible on the ultra-violet …
Clarify my thinking about genealogy. Develop a view point, a place to stand. Show progress of my work. Be vulnerable. Let others see who I am.Teach what has helped me succeed. Provide …
This is post #1 of 52, part of the writing series 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks by Amy Johnson Crow. My grandmother Mildred John Wilmer died when I was 8 years old. I remember her silver white hair and …
The majority of Pennsylvania people live in or near urban and suburban areas. However, the vast majority of the state's land is forests and farms, just like it's been for centuries. To get a peak …
One thing that stopped me from publishing a blog is an editor. I miss words when I type and grammar is an issue. I wanted to look my best and be professional. At the same time, I wanted my blog to be …
On January 1st I feel the possibility and potential of the year ahead. Everyone I know talks of their future plans and new goals for the year. Part of my goals this year involve setting new habits and …
Podcasts are the new blogs. Or at least that's what I've heard. Podcasts are more than just reading something out loud for people. They are a way to connect with others who share your …
To build my family trees prior to 2019, I used Ancestry and FamilySearch. Like most people I ended up stuck. I couldn't figure out why I hit so many brick walls. I felt like I needed a professional …
What is the purpose of PA Ancestors? What is it about? PA Ancestors provides people the tools, resources, and skill development to discover and understand their ancestors who lived in …
A common scenario: We get a new record for an ancestor and that ancestor is in a new state we have never researched before or in a new county we didn't know existed. When you have an ancestor who …
One month until the end of 2019 and in the middle of the holiday season spurs reflective thoughts. What goals are you setting for 2020 and the beginning of a new decade? If you are like most …
