An exciting story of finding an ancestor in court records from Aaron McWilliams of the Pennsylvania State Archives. Watch or Listen Links Pennsylvania State Archive Listen to Podcast Episode 1: Pennsylvania State Archives Also see my blog post on Updates from … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 48: Story of Finding an Ancestor in Court Records
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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 20: What’s a Prothonotary with Jonathan Del Collo
If you’ve been wondering, “What is a Prothonotary?”, this episode is for you. Jonathan Del Collo is the Prothonotary for Berks County, PA and he explains what his office does and the records they have for genealogists. Topics Discussed When Pennsylvania formed it’s court … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 20: What’s a Prothonotary with Jonathan Del Collo