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A collection of 98 posts

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Podcast Episode 94: Avoid These 3 Mistakes with Your Genealogy Research in Pennsylvania

Avoid common genealogy mistakes in Pennsylvania! Learn to use county records, collaborate with locals, and keep detailed logs. Includes links to resources.

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Podcast Episode 93: Plan and Write Your Family History with the Hybrid Genealogy Method - Interview with Kelly Mahoney

Kelly Mahoney discusses her hybrid genealogy format and tips for writing engaging family history books. Learn how to create your own family genealogy book with expert advice.

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Podcast Episode 92: Deep Dive on Conscientious Objectors in the Civil War with Jonathan Stayer

Curious about conscientious objection during the Civil War? Jonathan Stayer returns to discuss his favorite subject and its deep roots in Pennsylvania's history.

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Podcast Episode 90: Meet South Central Pennsylvania Genealogical Society

Discover South Central Pennsylvania Genealogical Society with Jonathan Stayer. Explore local history, programs, and resources for York County and Adams County.

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Podcast Episode 89: Explore Jewish Genealogy in Philadelphia

Explore Jewish genealogy and history in Philadelphia. Discover the Jewish Genealogical and Archival Society of Greater Philadelphia's work, their research resources, and upcoming events.

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Podcast Episode 88: Find your Patriot Ancestor at the SAR Library & Archives

Learn how to trace your Patriot ancestry with SAR resources. Explore library tips, research systems, and upcoming commemorations in this helpful guide.

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Podcast Episode 87: Discover Camp Security, a Revolutionary War Prison Camp

Explore the history of Camp Security with Jonathan Stayer as he reveals the site's role in the Revolutionary War. Learn about ongoing excavations and its global significance.

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Podcast Episode 86: Must Have Records for Scots Irish Research with Justin Houser

Unlock the secrets of Scots Irish genealogy with Justin Houser’s expert tips and historical insights in this must-watch podcast episode.

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Podcast Episode 84: Avoid these RootsTech Scheduling Minefields and Use AI to Stay Organized

Hundreds of RootsTech classes means we need to set priorities and stay organized. Here's the mistakes I made and how I'm using Artificial Intelligence to help me take notes and summarize sessions.

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Podcast Episode 83: How to do Relatives at RootsTech

Once a year FamilySearch helps genealogists easily connect with their distance cousins and you don't want to miss this opportunity. Here's what to know about Relatives at RootsTech for 2024.

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Podcast Episode 82: RootsTech Insider Tips and Advice with Cheri Daniels

Make the most of RootsTech 2024 with this advice from Cheri Daniels, who has attended RootsTech since the beginning. In her roles as RootsTech Speaker, Media, and Attendee, she has seen it all and will help you get in the mindset for a successful conference.

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Podcast Episode 81: Making Plans to Have RootsTech 2024 Be the Best Genealogy Event Ever

Let's get ready for RootsTech 2024 together! Genealogy's biggest event of the year is just 40 days away and I'm starting my plans now. Join me in making this event the best ever.

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Podcast Episode 80: The Pennsylvania Dutch Language with Mark Louden

Learn about what differentiates the Pennsylvania Dutch language from its German cousins. And why PA Dutch is truly an American language.

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Podcast Episode 79: Meet the Lenape of Pennsylvania

Meet Adam Waterbearer DePaul, Tribal Storykeeper of the Lenape of Pennsylvania, who fills in a big gap in our shared history here and provides hope through the Prophecy of the Four Crows.

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The Forgotten Religions of Early America

Most people don’t know how vibrant and distinct religion was in the 18th century. Here’s the 21 religions of the 1700’s in America.

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Target Your Research with Genetic Communities

AncestryDNA has the largest DNA database in the world for genealogy. Their data on genetic communities can help you target your research if you take an extra step with it. I explain that step in this episode.

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Do You Know This Early Pennsylvania History?

If you have ancestors in Pennsylvania in the 17th & 18th century, knowing these four things will help your understanding of our records (and our history!).

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The Big Announcements You Missed at RootsTech 2023

Did you hear about the new things coming to genealogy in 2023? Here's the announcements of what's rolling out in 2023 from Ancestry and FamilySearch.

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How to Get the Most Out of RootsTech

It's time for RootsTech - the largest genealogy conference in the world! This year people are attending both in person and virtually. Here's how to get the most out of RootsTech so you don't miss out.

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Resistance to the Draft of 1863

Little has been recorded about the resistance to the 1863 Draft even though it happened everywhere

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One Minute PA History: The Origin of Groundhogs Day

Pennsylvania's most unique holiday celebrated by your ancestors 0:00/1×

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The Most Forgotten War in American History

Pennsylvania,and Philadelphia in particular, were very involved in America's War with Mexico, 1846–1848. It rarely get mentioned in current times. Here's the impact it had then summarized in one minute:

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One Minute PA History: The Most Forgotten War

The largest war in the Western hemisphere happened just before the U.S. Civil War and Pennsylvania was very involved. 0:00/1×

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Podcast Episode 74: Unique & Rare Pennsylvania Birth Records That Few Know About

What if I told you that in the 1700’s and 1800’s in Pennsylvania, there were unique and beautiful birth records created? These are not official government records and not church records. It is what we call fraktur and I explain what it is and where to find it

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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