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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.

Essential Guide to Vital Records Research in Pennsylvania

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Essential Guide to Vital Records Research in Pennsylvania

Discover the significance of vital records in Pennsylvania and learn effective strategies for utilizing them in your genealogy research.

Marriage Licenses in Pennsylvania: A Comprehensive Guide for Genealogy Research

Marriage Licenses in Pennsylvania: A Comprehensive Guide for Genealogy Research

Marriage licenses have played a significant role in documenting the institution of marriage. In Pennsylvania, the regulations and requirements for obtaining marriage licenses have evolved over time. For genealogists and family historians, understanding this history and the process of obtaining a marriage license records can provide essential details of an

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

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

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

Podcast Episode 72: Search Strategies for Vital Records

Podcast Episode 72: Search Strategies for Vital Records

If you've tried and tried to find a vital record in Pennsylvania, and keep running into a brick wall, this episode is for you. Here's 4 search strategies you can use to find birth, death, and marriage records - or really any record - in PA.

Podcast Episode 71: 3 Times When Vital Records Went Wrong

Podcast Episode 71: 3 Times When Vital Records Went Wrong

Pennsylvania had a few attempts at birth records and death records that didn't work out as expected. Some failed, and some.....well, I explain what happened in this episode. Genealogists can use these record attempts to find their ancestors in PA. Colonial period vital records in the Pennsylvania

Podcast Episode 70: My Favorite Pennsylvania Genealogy Record

Podcast Episode 70: My Favorite Pennsylvania Genealogy Record

Genealogists get to research in a variety of records. But I have one absolute favorite record, and its a hard-to-find vital record. Listen in to what it is and where to find it. Watch and Subscribe to PA Ancestors on YouTube Listen to this Your Pennsylvania Ancestors Podcast Episode Your

Podcast Episode 69: All About 19th Century Vital Records in Pennsylvania

Podcast Episode 69: All About 19th Century Vital Records in Pennsylvania

The 19th Century was a time of change and vital records were tried, failed, and tried again in various ways. It's confusing and and I'll clear it up in this episode. Watch and Subscribe to PA Ancestors YouTube Listen to this Your Pennsylvania Ancestors Podcast Episode

Podcast Episode 68: How to Get Free Vital Records in Pennsylvania

Podcast Episode 68: How to Get Free Vital Records in Pennsylvania

Genealogists don't need to order certified copies or pay monthly subscription fees to get the records they want. Here are three ways to get birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage licenses for free. Watch and Subscribe to PA Ancestors on YouTube Listen to this Your Pennsylvania Ancestors Podcast

Podcast Episode 67: 3 Key PA Vital Records and Where to Find Them

Podcast Episode 67: 3 Key PA Vital Records and Where to Find Them

There are three vital records family historians need for each ancestor. What are they and where do you find them? Free access to public Pennsylvania birth and death certificates for PA residents PA Department of Health to order non-public vital records 9/11 hijackers used fake identification Ancestry. com and

Unveiling Pennsylvania's 19th Century Vital Record Registrations

Unveiling Pennsylvania's 19th Century Vital Record Registrations

We are going back to 1800s and uncovering the vital record registrations, including birth registrations to marriage registrations to death registrations. We'll cover a history of vital record registrations, the types created, and where to find these records today.

What You Can Find in the Pennsylvania Archives Book Series

What You Can Find in the Pennsylvania Archives Book Series

The Pennsylvania Archives is a multi-volume series of books that contains a wealth of information about the state's early history. In this article, learn about the Pennsylvania Archives series in detail, including its organization, contents, and how to access these valuable records.

Podcast Episode 66: Getting Started in Pennsylvania Genealogy Research

Podcast Episode 66: Getting Started in Pennsylvania Genealogy Research

New to genealogy research in Pennsylvania? Here's three way to get started the right way on your family history.

Pennsylvania Birth Certificates: Key Details for Genealogists

Pennsylvania Birth Certificates: Key Details for Genealogists

Pennsylvania birth certificates play a vital role in genealogy research. Learn the history, details they contain, and how to access birth certificates, including delayed birth certificates.

The Importance of Death Certificates for Genealogical Research

The Importance of Death Certificates for Genealogical Research

Discover how death certificates play a vital role in genealogical research. Learn about the history, purpose, and process of obtaining death certificates in Pennsylvania for your family tree.

Podcast Episode 47: Free Digital Records from the PA State Archive

Podcast Episode 47: Free Digital Records from the PA State Archive

Free Pennsylvania genealogy records you can access from home in this highlight podcast episode.

Podcast Episode 46: Must See Records at the PA State Archive

Podcast Episode 46: Must See Records at the PA State Archive

The most popular genealogy records at the Pennsylvania State Archive.

Podcast Episode 39: Starting with a 20th Century Death Certificate

Podcast Episode 39: Starting with a 20th Century Death Certificate

Many genealogists start with a 20th century death certificate when starting genealogy research. Here's how I analyzed mine with my Pennsylvania research.

Four Ways to Analyze a Death Certificate

Four Ways to Analyze a Death Certificate

Pennsylvania death certificates have changed over the last century, yet there are four ways to examine them and get more information for genealogy research.

Podcast Episode 6: City of Philadelphia Archives

Podcast Episode 6: City of Philadelphia Archives

The City of Philadelphia, Department of Records, City Archive is home to the Philadelphia government's archival records going back to 1683. Listen in for details of what they have and how to access it.