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Update: The Pennsylvania State Archives will no longer require an appointment effective 6 April 2022! They will be open to researchers Wednesday – Friday 9 am – 4 pm. Like many archives around the country, the Pennsylvania Archives closed to... Read More
Most genealogists start with a mild interest in their family’s history, which quickly leads to a full-blown passion. Unfortunately, in our inexperienced enthusiasm, we don’t know what we don’t know. It’s a classic Dunning-Kruger scenario, and at some point near... Read More
What exactly is the “U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900” collection on Ancestry.com? Perhaps this collection appeared as a hint on your tree. You accepted it, grateful that some entity was recording marriages in your ancestor’s home long ago. I... Read More
‘Tis the season to be jolly and delve into the world of family history! If you have a genealogist in your life (or if you’re one yourself), you know the joy that comes from uncovering the stories of ancestors. This... Read More
The 2023 National Genealogical Society Conference is just around the corner. I’m so excited to be presenting in person on Friday, June 2, at 8:00 AM and Saturday, June 3rd at 2:30 PM. Squatters on George Washington’s Land — Pennsylvania... Read More
My family and I were traveling through Indiana last month, and researching at the Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center has been on my bucket list for some time. They have the second largest collection of genealogy resources (second only... Read More
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