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Your Pennsylvania AncestorsAvoid These 3 Mistakes with Your Genealogy Research in PennsylvaniaUncover the top 3 mistakes you might be making in Pennsylvania genealogy research and learn what to do instead. Check out the resources linked below to help. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:15 County Records 02:12 Local Experts 03:48 Documenting Research 06:41 Conclusion Links & Resources: Join the PA Ancestors Discoveries newsletter: Learn about a new genealogy record each week and get the Research Log in Notion mentioned in the video Subscribe here! Become a Premium Member: Get access to bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more. Sign up here! Archives in Pennsylvania book: Discover the 800 archives around t...2024-10-0907 minYour Pennsylvania AncestorsPlan and Write Your Family History with the Hybrid Genealogy Method by Kelly MahoneyWriting family history is hard, but Kelly Mahoney has made it easy with her book, Create a Family Genealogy Book: Using the Hybrid Genealogy Format. Get a peak at Kelly's unique method to plan and write your family's stories in this uplifting episode. Links & Resources: Join the PA Ancestors Discoveries newsletter: Learn about a new genealogy record each week Subscribe here! Become a Premium Member: Get access to bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more. Sign up here! Today’s Guest: Kelly Kohlenberg Mahoney: https://hybridgenealogy.com Connect with PA Ancestors: Twitter/X: https://twittter.com/d...2024-09-2514 minYour Pennsylvania AncestorsDeep Dive on Conscientious Objectors in the Civil War with Jonathan StayerJoin us for a compelling deep dive with Jonathan Stayer as he uncovers the history and personal stories of conscientious objectors during the Civil War in Pennsylvania. Learn about the Mennonites, Quakers, and Brethren, and how their beliefs shaped their actions. Watch now, and don't forget to comment and share your thoughts! Links & Resources: Join the PA Ancestors Discoveries newsletter: Learn about a new genealogy record each week Subscribe here! Become a Premium Member: Get access to bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more. Sign up here! Today’s Guest: Jonathan Stayer Connect with PA Ancestors: T...2024-09-0454 minYour Pennsylvania Ancestors25 Records to Research Your Civil War AncestorsFrom online databases to unique archival records, your ancestors' history in Civil War and their family relationships are just waiting to be uncovered. Discover the 25 top resources for Civil War genealogy research in this comprehensive episode. Links & Resources: Join the PA Ancestors Discoveries newsletter: Learn about a new genealogy record each week Subscribe here! Become a Premium Member: Get access to bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more. Sign up here! Connect with PA Ancestors: Twitter/X: https://twittter.com/denys_allen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paancestors/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PennsylvaniaAncestors Website: htt...2024-08-2315 minYour Pennsylvania AncestorsExplore Jewish Genealogy in PhiladelphiaHear from Felicia Mode Alexander, President of the Jewish Genealogical and Archival Society of Greater Philadelphia (JGASGP) and discover their fascinating work in tracing Jewish history in the Philadelphia area, their research initiatives and resources, and their big conference in August 2024. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:32 Society Background 02:25 Research Focus 07:18 Conference Overview 10:13 Inclusivity and Outreach 11:49 Research Tools 20:01 Future Plans 25:12 Concluding Remarks Links & Resources: Join the PA Ancestors Discoveries newsletter: Learn about a new genealogy record each week Subscribe here! Become a Premium Member: Get access to bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes co...2024-07-2427 minYour Pennsylvania AncestorsFind your Patriot Ancestor at the SAR Library & ArchivesExplore your patriotic roots with the Sons of the American Revolution. Discover if you have an ancestor who was a revolutionary patriot and learn how to trace your lineage with expert tips from Cheri Daniels, Director of Library & Archives at the SAR. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:52 SAR vs DAR 01:51 Library Overview 03:10 Patriot Research System 06:15 Joint Efforts SAR and DAR 08:09 Research Standards 10:38 Future Plans 18:22 Conclusion Links & Resources: Join the PA Ancestors Discoveries newsletter: Learn about a new genealogy record each week Subscribe here! Become a Premium Member: Get ac...2024-07-1019 minYour Pennsylvania AncestorsDiscover Camp Security, PA's Revolutionary War Prison CampJoin us as Jonathan Stayer shares the fascinating history of Camp Security, a Revolutionary War prison camp. Discover its significance and the ongoing efforts to uncover its secrets. Perhaps you had an ancestor here? Links & Resources: Join the PA Ancestors Discoveries newsletter: Learn about a new genealogy record each week Subscribe here! Become a Premium Member: Get access to bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more. Sign up here! Today’s Guest: Jonathan Stayer with Camp Security: https://www.campsecurity.org Connect with PA Ancestors: Twitter/X: https://twittter.com/denys_allen Instagram: https://www.instag...2024-06-2634 minYour Pennsylvania AncestorsMust Have Records for Scots Irish Research with Justin HouserIf you have Pennsylvania ancestors in the 18th or 19th century, chances are they were Scots Irish. Join us as we dive deep into the history of these immigrants from Ulster Ireland and the records they created with lawyer and genealogy speaker Justin Houser. 00:00 Introduction 00:43 Research Tips 01:03 About Justin 02:48 Scots Irish Overview 05:34 Irish Settlement 07:43 Migration to America 10:59 Scots Irish in PA 13:29 Research Challenges 16:17 Research Tips Cont. 24:07 Research Documentation 30:27 Encouragement 31:10 Conclusion Links & Resources: Join the PA Ancestors Discoveries newsletter: Discover a new genealogy record...2024-06-1231 minYour Pennsylvania AncestorsWelcome Back to Your Pennsylvania AncestorsThe Your Pennsylvania Ancestors podcast is back after a year-long hiatus, and I couldn’t be more excited to reconnect with you! In this episode, Denyse dives into what I’ve been up to during the break, the exciting developments in Pennsylvania genealogy, and gives you a sneak peek of what’s coming up on the show. Links & Resources: Join the PA Ancestors Discoveries newsletter and discover a new genealogy record each week Subscribe here! Become a Premium Member: Get access to bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more. Sign up here! Follow PA Ancestors: Twitter...2024-05-2907 minYour Pennsylvania AncestorsAncestors’ Stories Part 3 & Finding PA NewspapersTopics Discussed Lauren’s family goes back to early 1700’s Pennsylvania and through diaries, letters, and newspapers, she learned what her ancestors’ life was like during the 1793 Yellow Fever Epidemic in Philadelphia, PA. Much of what was experienced then is similar to what we are experiencing now. Then Denys shares how to use newspapers to find historical context for your ancestors’ lives. A list of all the places you can find newspapers is in the show notes below and on PAancestors.com. Links Digitized Pennsylvania Newspaper Collecti...2020-06-1920 minYour Pennsylvania AncestorsAncestors' Stories Part 2 & Finding Ancestors' JournalsGenealogist Julie Medlock Flake shares the story of her Irish ancestors in the late 1700’s and and what the trials of their lives taught her. Most of what Julie learned was found in letters the family wrote to one another. Denys then tells you how you could find your ancestors in letters and journals in archives. Denys also checks in on the 14 Days of Journaling project. Join other family historians in taking time each day for 14 days to capture this moment in history for future generations. To sign up to participate, go to PAancestors.com. ...2020-06-1210 minYour Pennsylvania AncestorsAncestors’ Stories Part 1 & Get Started with JournalingFamily Historian Heather Wylie shares stories of three different ancestors’ experiences with scarlet fever, polio, and the 1918 flu pandemic. She also shares her passion for journaling and why every family historian would want to begin. Denys launches the 14 Days of Journaling project. Join other family historians in taking time each day for 14 days to capture this moment in history for future generations. To sign up and participate, go to PAancestors.com. Links: Subscribe to PA Ancestors Discoveries Newsletter Make a discovery about your ancestors? I’d love to hear...2020-06-0513 minYour Pennsylvania AncestorsBonus Episode - Where to Learn About PA RecordsDenys does a quick run down of current learning opportunities for Pennsylvania genealogy in 2020. Links Pennsylvania’s local historical and genealogical societies can be found on my website PAancestors.com under the Research Guide. Internet Archive has digitized copies of PA county histories. Type the “county + PA + history” in the search bar to find them. Create a free account and save your favorites. Val Greenwood’s The Researcher’s Guide to American Genealogy is all about records. Study this and practice to learn how to analyze records. (Affiliate link helps support th...2020-01-3114 minYour Pennsylvania AncestorsBonus Episode - 5 Tips on Research in ArchivesTopics Discussed Transitioning from online research to in-person research in archives can be difficult. Prepare yourself using the five tips, plus bonus tip, Denys shares in this episode. Listen in and you’ll feel comfortable making your first visit for on-site research! Links Pennsylvania’s local historical and genealogical societies can be found on my website PAancestors.com under the Research Guide. Internet Archive has free digital books, most older than 75 years, that will help you. Create a free account and save your favorites. BYU Scri...2020-01-0320 min