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Who Were the Draft Resisters of the Civil War?

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Who Were the Draft Resisters of the Civil War?

Little has been written of opposition to the military drafts of 1863. As genealogists, we could encounter it in our research. Here is how to research it.

Four Valuable Genealogical Records Created During the Civil War Era

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Four Valuable Genealogical Records Created During the Civil War Era

The US Civil War (1861-1865) produced more records of genealogical interest than probably any other event in American history. Here are four record sets that were created or increased during the war.

Discover 10 Substitutes for Vital Records in Pennsylvania

Discover 10 Substitutes for Vital Records in Pennsylvania

Discover alternative sources for vital records in Pennsylvania. From funeral home records to church baptisms, burial records, probate records, and more, explore methods for finding birth, marriage, and death dates of ancestors when official vital records are unavailable.

Podcast Episode 73: 10 Ways to Get Birth and Death Information for Your Ancestors

Podcast Episode 73: 10 Ways to Get Birth and Death Information for Your Ancestors

Sometimes we can't find birth certificates, death certificates, or marriage licenses on our ancestors. These are the 10 records I look for as a substitute for vital records for my ancestors. Watch and Subscribe to PA Ancestors on YouTube Listen to this Your Pennsylvania Ancestors Podcast Episode Your

Why You Can’t Find Your Ancestors’ Obituaries

Why You Can’t Find Your Ancestors’ Obituaries

Newspaper obituaries are an essential part of all compiled family histories. Yet there are many researchers who can not find any mention of their ancestors’ deaths in newspapers. Why is that? It’s because they aren’t searching in all the available Pennsylvania newspapers.

Podcast Episode 58: Getting the Most Out of Newspapers for Genealogy Research with James Beidler

Podcast Episode 58: Getting the Most Out of Newspapers for Genealogy Research with James Beidler

Jim Beidler shares how to get the most of out of newspapers for genealogy research based on his book The Family Tree Historical Newspaper Guide. Go beyond just searching for obituaries and get more about your ancestors for your family history.

Pennsylvania Newspaper Collections: A Rich Source of Local History

Pennsylvania Newspaper Collections: A Rich Source of Local History

Where to find Pennsylvania newspapers online for genealogy research in 2023, and how to use newspapers to further your family history.

Podcast Episode 16: Ancestors’ Stories Part 3 & Finding PA Newspapers

Podcast Episode 16: Ancestors’ Stories Part 3 & Finding PA Newspapers

Part 3 of my three part series on Ancestors’ Stories: “Hold fast in your faith or whatever goodness and kindness you believe in” is what genealogist and social historian Lauren Peightel learned from her ancestors. Also learn how to find your ancestor’s community newspapers.

Podcast Episode 3: State Library of Pennsylvania

Podcast Episode 3: State Library of Pennsylvania

The State Library of PA in Harrisburg is an under-used resource for genealogy research in Pennsylvania. Learn more in this podcast interview with Kathy Hale, Supervisor of Public Services, State Library of Pennsylvania’s.