I'm continually reading Pennsylvania history books. The more I read, the more my past assumptions shatter. What I had learned in school decades ago has more often been wrong, than right. Here's four things I learned so far about slavery in Pennsylvania: Abolition Laws … [Read more...] about What I’ve Learned So Far About Slavery in Pennsylvania
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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
Podcast Episode 54: What I Found at the County Courthouse
A visit to the county courthouse has both expected and unexpected finds for genealogists. Learn what Denys found in her visit to learn about the Curry family. Watch on YouTube Listen to the Audio Podcast Links … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 54: What I Found at the County Courthouse
Podcast Episode 47: Free Digital Records from the PA State Archive
What digitized genealogy records can you access at home for free? Listen in as Aaron McWilliams tells me. Watch or Listen Links Pennsylvania State ArchiveListen to Podcast Episode 1: Pennsylvania State ArchivesAlso see my blog post on Updates from the PA State … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 47: Free Digital Records from the PA State Archive
Podcast Episode 43: Looking for PA County Histories
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? Watch on YouTube Listen to the Audio Podcast Links Find … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 43: Looking for PA County Histories