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The Big Announcements You Missed at RootsTech 2023

Your Pennsylvania Ancestors

Release Date: 03/10/2023

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Your Pennsylvania Ancestors

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 Become a Premium Member: Get access to bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more.  Archives in Pennsylvania book: Discover the 800 archives...

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Your Pennsylvania Ancestors

Writing family history is hard, but Kelly Mahoney has made it easy with her book, . 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  Become a Premium Member: Get access to bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more.  Today’s Guest: Kelly Kohlenberg Mahoney: Connect with PA Ancestors: Twitter/X: Instagram: Facebook: Website: Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe...

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Your Pennsylvania Ancestors

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 about a new genealogy record each week  Become a Premium Member: Get access to bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more.  Today’s Guest: Jonathan Stayer Connect with...

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Your Pennsylvania 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. Links & Resources: Join the PA Ancestors Discoveries newsletter: Learn about a new genealogy record each week  Become a Premium Member: Get access to bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more.  Connect with PA Ancestors: Twitter/X: Instagram: Facebook: Website: Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode,...

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Your Pennsylvania Ancestors

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Your Pennsylvania Ancestors

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...

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Your Pennsylvania Ancestors

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  Become a Premium Member:...

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Your Pennsylvania Ancestors

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  Become a Premium Member: Get access to bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more.  Today’s Guest: Jonathan Stayer with Camp Security:   Connect with PA Ancestors: Twitter/X: Instagram: Facebook: Website: Subscribe &...

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Your Pennsylvania Ancestors

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...

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Your Pennsylvania Ancestors

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 genealogy record each week  Become a Premium Member: Get access to bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more.  Follow PA Ancestors: Twitter/X: Instagram: Facebook: ...

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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. 

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00:00 Intro
04:00 Innovation & Tech Forum
05:45 What's New at Ancestry
11:29 What's New at FamilySearch

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