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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Podcast Episode 28: History of Child Adoption in PA
The process and records of child adoption changed over the history of the commonwealth. The genealogical records you can access vary according to the time period. This episode is overview of the major law changes and tips on how to research adoption in PA. Episode … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 28: History of Child Adoption in PA