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Death Certificates Issued by PA

Denys Allen · 16 February 2022 ·

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

Filed Under: Blog, Genealogy Records Tagged With: ancestry.com, archives, birth certificates, death certificates, pa state archive, vital records

Podcast Episode 64: Researching in Presbyterian Church Records

Denys Allen · 12 January 2022 · 1 Comment

Researching our ancestors’ religion can deepen our understanding of their lives. I’m thrilled to feature the Presbyterian Historical Society in this episode. The Presbyterians were some of the first to arrive in Pennsylvania and have churches all over the state. Get tips on … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 64: Researching in Presbyterian Church Records

Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: archives, church records, historical societies, podcast, presbyterian, religion, research request

Podcast Episode 61: Scots-Irish Research with Dr. William Roulston

Denys Allen · 19 November 2021 · Leave a Comment

Researching the Scots Irish in early Pennsylvania is challenging. Determining when and where they came from in Northern Ireland is even more so! Author Dr. William Roulston shares some history of the Ulster Irish and his book Researching Scots-Irish Ancestors: The Essential … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 61: Scots-Irish Research with Dr. William Roulston

Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: archives, history, ireland, podcast, research questions, scots-irish, ulster irish

Podcast Episode 60: All About PA Military Records with Aaron McWilliams

Denys Allen · 12 November 2021 · Leave a Comment

Through out Pennsylvania's history, the state has kept many different kinds of records on military service members. Find out all about these records with Aaron McWilliams of the Pennsylvania State Archive. Listen and Subscribe to the Audio Podcast Links Pennsylvania … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 60: All About PA Military Records with Aaron McWilliams

Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: ancestry.com, archives, military records, pa state archive, podcast, power library

Podcast Episode 53: Why I Did a Genealogy Research Trip

Denys Allen · 6 August 2021 · Leave a Comment

Denys completed a genealogy research trip in July. Was it worth the the time and effort to do a genealogy research trip? This episode also features tips on how to find ancestors in cemeteries. Watch on YouTube Listen to the Audio Podcast Links Become an Inner Circle … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 53: Why I Did a Genealogy Research Trip

Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: archives, genealogical societies, historical societies, podcast, research plans, research questions, research trip

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