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Three Steps in Making a Research Plan

Denys Allen · 20 August 2021 · Leave a Comment

As we go back in time in genealogy research, records are fewer and more are on paper rather than online. To make sure I find and examine all the possible genealogy records, I write up a research plan. My research plan is consists of three steps: Step 1: The Research … [Read more...] about Three Steps in Making a Research Plan

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Podcast Episode 45: Making a Research Plan

Denys Allen · 25 June 2021 · Leave a Comment

Going back in time in genealogy means fewer and fewer records to search. For me to be effective at researching John Curry's family, I need to make a research plan. I did it in three steps looking at all the possible records I could chose from. Inner Circle Members gets access to … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 45: Making a Research Plan

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Six Steps to Research Your Rural PA Ancestors

Denys Allen · 29 March 2021 · Leave a Comment

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

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Podcast Episode 7: 5 Tips on Research in Archives

Denys Allen · 5 January 2020 · Leave a Comment

Denys Allen shares 5 Tips on preparing for your first trip to the archives. You can do these through out 2020 to develop your researching abilities. Topics Discussed Transitioning from online research to in-person research in archives can be difficult. Prepare yourself … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 7: 5 Tips on Research in Archives

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