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Podcast Episode 59: Journal Your History – Collect Your Stories for the Future

Denys Allen · 5 November 2021 · Leave a Comment

As genealogists we often wonder what our ancestors felt about historical events. Few of us know! Denys offers ways to journal about our current events for our descendants. Watch the Episode Listen to the Audio and Subscribe Links Books mentioned: A Midwife's … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 59: Journal Your History – Collect Your Stories for the Future

Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: history, journaling, journals, pandemics, podcast

The Journaling Quick- Start Guide

Denys Allen · 5 November 2021 · Leave a Comment

If you've always wanted to start a journal, but wasn't sure how, this is your guide. Below are some tips and inspiration to try journaling and capture our current events for future generations (and yourself!). Keep It Private A journal by definition is something private … [Read more...] about The Journaling Quick- Start Guide

Filed Under: Blog, History & Culture Tagged With: journaling, journals, quick start, writing, writing prompts

Protected: Journal Writing Prompts to Capture Your History

Denys Allen · 4 November 2021 · Leave a Comment

This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: … [Read more...] about Protected: Journal Writing Prompts to Capture Your History

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Unique Archives for Your Military Ancestors

Denys Allen · 1 July 2021 · Leave a Comment

Several battles of the Revolutionary War and one of the Civil War took place in Pennsylvania. If you had ancestors who participated in those wars, you want to look into searching the archives located at Pennsylvania historical sites. Here's two sites and links to what they … [Read more...] about Unique Archives for Your Military Ancestors

Filed Under: Archives, History & Culture Tagged With: archives, civil war, diaries, gettysburg, journals, letters, revolutionary war, valley forge

Where to Learn about PA History

Denys Allen · 21 March 2021 · Leave a Comment

We all learned general United States history in school. While good to know, it's not what we need to do genealogy research in Pennsylvania. Our PA ancestors spent most of their lives focused locally, rather than nationally. If you learn the history of a community and Pennsylvania … [Read more...] about Where to Learn about PA History

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