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- Thank You: A Final Message About 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:
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- Website: https://paancestors.com
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Music: Achaidh Cheide Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
5 min - Avoid These 3 Mistakes with Your Genealogy Research in Pennsylvania
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 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 the state https://a.co/d/8QsnNHC
- Chronicle Makers on Substack: Start writing your family history today. Subscribe here
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- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paancestors/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PennsylvaniaAncestors
- Website: https://paancestors.com
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Music: Achaidh Cheide Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
8 min - Plan and Write Your Family History with the Hybrid Genealogy Method by Kelly Mahoney
Writing 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.
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- Today's Guest: Kelly Kohlenberg Mahoney: https://hybridgenealogy.com
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- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paancestors/
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- Website: https://paancestors.com
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Music: Achaidh Cheide Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
15 min - Deep Dive on Conscientious Objectors in the Civil War with Jonathan Stayer
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!
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- Today's Guest: Jonathan Stayer
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- Website: https://paancestors.com
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Music: Achaidh Cheide Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
55 min - 25 Records to Research Your Civil War Ancestors
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.
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- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paancestors/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PennsylvaniaAncestors
- Website: https://paancestors.com
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Music: Achaidh Cheide Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
16 min - 19 min
- Explore Jewish Genealogy in Philadelphia
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 10:13 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 content, and more. Sign up here!
- Today's Guest Felicia Mode Alexander, President of Jewish Genealogical and Archival Society of Greater Philadelphia https://jgasgp.org
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- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PennsylvaniaAncestors
- Website: https://paancestors.com
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Music: Achaidh Cheide Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
28 min - Find your Patriot Ancestor at the SAR Library & Archives
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 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 access to bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more. Sign up here!
- Today's Guest: Cheri Daniels https://genealogyliteracy.com (personal website) and https://www.sar.org (Sons of the American Revolution)
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- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PennsylvaniaAncestors
- Website: https://paancestors.com
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Music: Achaidh Cheide Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
20 min - Discover Camp Security, PA's Revolutionary War Prison Camp
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, behind-the-scenes content, and more. Sign up here!
- Today's Guest:
- Jonathan Stayer with Camp Security: https://www.campsecurity.org
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- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paancestors/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PennsylvaniaAncestors
- Website: https://paancestors.com
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Music: Achaidh Cheide Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
35 min - Must Have Records for Scots Irish Research with Justin Houser
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 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 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:
- Justin Houser: Attorney and genealogy speaker based in Bellefonte, PA. Best way to connect with Justin is through email.
Connect with PA Ancestors:
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- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paancestors/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PennsylvaniaAncestors
- Website: https://paancestors.com
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Music: Achaidh Cheide Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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About Your Pennsylvania Ancestors
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The Your Pennsylvania Ancestors podcast helps you discover your family history in PA. Join Denyse Allen for behind-the-scenes look into archives, genealogy research, and highlights of PA history. See…
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