Looking in PA county histories is often recommended for genealogists. But how useful are these books? What will I find in county history books and is it useful for my research of John Curry's ancestors? Links Find county histories for any county on the Internet … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 43: Looking for PA County Histories
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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
Voting Records
Voting records, also known as voter registration records, can be useful in genealogical research. They provide an ancestor's place of residence for specific years, supplementing census records. In Pennsylvania they are usually called "Voting Registry Lists" or "Voting Check … [Read more...] about Voting Records