Not many Pennsylvania birth certificates are publicly accessible, but those that are, help genealogists greatly. Pennsylvania began issuing birth certificates at the state-level in January 1906. A doctor or mid-wife initiate a birth certificate when a child is born. A medical … [Read more...] about Birth Certificates Issued by PA
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Death Certificates Issued by PA
When researching ancestors in Pennsylvania, the state-issued Death Certificates are a good place to begin. The state of PA first issued death certificates in January 1906. The process begins with a doctor or coroner noting the date and time of death, place, and cause(s). The … [Read more...] about Death Certificates Issued by PA
Three Steps in Making a Research Plan
As we go back in time in genealogy research, records are fewer and more are on paper rather than online. To make sure I find and examine all the possible genealogy records, I write up a research plan. My research plan is consists of three steps: Step 1: The Research … [Read more...] about Three Steps in Making a Research Plan
Records You Can Get at a County Courthouse
Many of the records genealogists view online began at their ancestors' county courthouse. Wills, land records, marriage licenses, and divorce decrees are all created and filed in local counties. And there is so much more! Here's a handy list of records you can get, categorized … [Read more...] about Records You Can Get at a County Courthouse
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