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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 … [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

Tips on In-Person Research During Covid

Denys Allen · 6 August 2021 · Leave a Comment

I've completed a few in-person research experiences the last few weeks and wanted to share what I experienced. Prior to the the Covid shut downs, I was researching in person at least once a week. Things are definitely different now and its best to be prepared. Before Going to … [Read more...] about Tips on In-Person Research During Covid

Filed Under: Archives, Blog Tagged With: archives, courthouses, genealogical societies, genealogy research, genealogy research bag, historical societies, research questions, research trip

Three Steps to Find PA County Marriage Licenses

Denys Allen · 28 May 2021 · Leave a Comment

Each county in Pennsylvania began issuing marriage licenses in 1885. Marriage licenses provide the genealogist with the parents of the bride and groom, as well as their age, residence, place of birth, and who married the couple (A great way to determine their religious faith and … [Read more...] about Three Steps to Find PA County Marriage Licenses

Filed Under: Blog, Genealogy Records Tagged With: ancestry.com, familysearch, genealogical societies, historical societies, libraries, marriage licenses, marriages

Six Steps to Research Your Rural PA Ancestors

Denys Allen · 29 March 2021 · Leave a Comment

The one area of Pennsylvania genealogy research most people need help in is rural PA in the 1700's and early 1800's. The lack of modern birth, marriage, and death records along with a census that only names heads of households, grinds research to a halt. Below is the summary … [Read more...] about Six Steps to Research Your Rural PA Ancestors

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What to Bring on a Cemetery Trip

Denys Allen · 22 February 2021 · Leave a Comment

Planning on a trip to your ancestors' graves? This post covers how to prepare and what to bring to make the most of your time there. Preparing to Go Once you know the location of your ancestors' graves, a trip to the cemetery can unlock new knowledge about them. For an … [Read more...] about What to Bring on a Cemetery Trip

Filed Under: Blog, Genealogy Records, History & Culture Tagged With: cemetery records, genealogical societies, genohistory, gravestones, historical societies, packing lists

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