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
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Podcast Episode 46: Must See Records at the PA State Archive
Highlights of my conversation with Aaron McWilliams at the Pennsylvania State Archive on their most popular genealogy records. … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 46: Must See Records at the PA State Archive
Podcast Episode 10: Where to Learn About PA Records
Denys Allen shares some classroom learning opportunities on Pennsylvania records coming up in 2020. If those don't work for you, Denys explains how to learn about these records in the comfort of your own home. Links Internet Archive has digitized copies of PA county … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 10: Where to Learn About PA Records
Podcast Episode 6: City of Philadelphia Archives
One of the most historic cities in the country is the City of Philadelphia, and this episode covers the treasure trove of documentation our ancestors left here. Joshua Blay, Registrar and Collections Manager for the Philadelphia City Archives, gives you a thorough look at all … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 6: City of Philadelphia Archives
Podcast Episode 1: Pennsylvania State Archives
In this episode of Your Pennsylvania Ancestors, Denys Allen has a conversation with Pennsylvania State Archive Reference Archivist, Aaron McWilliams. Aaron has experience in PA land records, militia records, and is a professional genealogist. Learn how to research in an archives … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 1: Pennsylvania State Archives