Events

Using unindexed records and full-text search allows genealogists to access a broader range of historical documents that may not be categorized in traditional databases. This method can help uncover valuable information about ancestors that might otherwise be overlooked. Warning: You’ll probably break through some brick walls with the strategies you learn by digging deeper into

Using unindexed records and full-text search allows genealogists to access a broader range of historical documents that may not be categorized in traditional databases. This method can help uncover valuable information about ancestors that might otherwise be overlooked. Megan Clark Young, a professional genealogist, will help us understand how to best use this feature.

This session offers an overview of Revolutionary War records useful for Pennsylvania genealogical research, including militia and Continental Line service files, pension applications, and donation and depreciation land records. The land that now forms Lawrence County, PA, was originally designated as Donation Land reserved for Revolutionary War soldiers. Attendees will learn how to locate and