Your Pennsylvania Ancestors

Our podcast journey has come to an end, and Denyse shares a message to all listeners. PA Ancestors continues! Check out all the resources below: Join the PA Ancestors newsletter:  Learn about a new genealogy record each week  Subscribe here! Join the Discover Your Pennsylvania Ancestors Workshop : Get lifetimes access to tools and resources to help your research Sign up here! Connect with PA Ances...

Uncover 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 Resear...

Writing family history is hard, but Kelly Mahoney has made it easy with her book, Create a Family Genealogy Book: Using the Hybrid Genealogy Forma t . 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 M...

Join 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...

From 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 :...

Hear 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:...

Explore 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 St...

Join 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,...

If 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 S...

The 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 ge...

Hundreds of classes within three days 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.  Download my RootsTech 2024 Guide here: https://paancestors.ck.page/rootstech Write about your ancestors with my 10 Days of Chronicles Challenge  https://10daysofchronicles.com Learn about your P...

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. Make the most of the conference! Download my RootsTech 2024 Guide here:  https://paancestors.ck.page/rootstech Write about your ancestors wit...

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. Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/C7WF1O6gaE0   Download my RootsTech 2024 Guide here: https://paancestors.ck.page/rootstech Write about your ancestors with my 10 Days of Chronicles Challenge https://10daysof...

One of the largest ethnic groups in early Pennsylvania spoke German. But today we call their language Pennsylvania Dutch. My guest, Professor of Germanic Linguistics Mark Louden calls Pennsylvania Dutch a truly American language. Learn why he says that and learn a little PA Dutch to share with family and friends. Pennsylvania Dutch: The Story of an American Language, by Mark L. Louden Don't miss M...

What is the history of the Lenape who lived across much of Pennsylvania? How were they impacted by the waves of immigration to the colony? And what is their future? 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. Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania https://www.lenape...

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.   Sign up for my newsletter at  https://welcome.paancestors.com   Chapters:  00:00 Intro 01:11 AncestryDNA Genetic Communities 03:38 Walkthrough of Map Overlays 06:13 Furthering Your Research...

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!). Free Friday newsletter https://welcome.paancestors.com   00:00 Intro  01:48 Pennsylvania in the Revolutionary War 05:16 The landless in Pennsylvania 07:46 Religions in Pennsylvania 09:35 Pennsylvania and the Book of Revelation   Watch this epis...

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.  Get the latest in Pennsylvania genealogy research with my newsletter   00:00 Intro 04:00 Innovation & Tech Forum 05:45 What's New at Ancestry 11:29 What's New at FamilySearch Links mentioned in the video: Watch this episode on YouTube   Previous pod...

RootsTech is the largest family history conference in the world. You can attend virtually again in 2023. Here's how to make the most of everything RootsTech offers.  Subscribe to PA Ancestors Discoveries newsletter https://welcome.paancestors.com Register for RootsTech https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/ Music: "Achaidh Cheide" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons:...

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 in this episode. Links : My Inner Circle Members get a resource sheet with links to digital collections of fraktur. The example shown is "Bi...

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. Subscribe to **PA Ancestors Discoveries** Newsletter  [https://welcome.paancestors.com](https://welcome.paancestors.com/) Become an **Inner Circle Member** [https://www.paancestors.com/members/](https://www.pa...

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. Ancestry's tips to use wild cards in searches https://support.ancestry.com/s/topic/0TO150000004cAdGAI/search-records Subscribe to PA Ancestors Discoveries New...

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. Pennsylvania Archives Series (books) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennsylvania_Archives  Subscribe to **PA Ancestors Discoveries** Newsletter  [https:/...