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
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Six Steps to Research Your Rural PA Ancestors
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
What to Bring on a Cemetery Trip
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
Podcast Episode 21: Break Through Brick Walls with Berks County Genealogical Society
The local genealogical societies around Pennsylvania are experts on local records and history. Michelle Ebert, Board Member of Berks County Genealogical Society, gives researchers methods on how to solve brick wall problems using local records. Topics Discussed Most … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 21: Break Through Brick Walls with Berks County Genealogical Society
Local PA History and Genealogy Journals
Beginning in the early 1900's some local historical and genealogical societies began publishing journals. Local researchers would share their findings on local history or genealogy research. These publications are full of the kinds of details we need today as genealogists. Maybe … [Read more...] about Local PA History and Genealogy Journals