Squatters on George Washington’s Land—Pennsylvania and Virginia’s Overlapping Colonial Land Disputes
Learn the history of the land dispute between Pennsylvania and Virginia, including an ejectment suit by the most famous man in America.
deep roots, not shaky leaves
Learn the history of the land dispute between Pennsylvania and Virginia, including an ejectment suit by the most famous man in America.
Learn about the second-largest group of settlers in Pennsylvania who became known as the Scots-Irish. From the historical context and migration patterns that brought them to America, to their role in Pennsylvania’s settlement, we’ll discuss some of the unique challenges and learn effective research strategies to uncover records, including military, court, and church records.
Save the date for the Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society's 50th Anniversary Conference, "The Journey of Our Ancestors: Tracing our Western Pennsylvania Roots." Registration details coming soon.
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