‘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
How to Interview Family for Genealogy
The holidays are approaching, and for many of us, that means spending time with family. These get-togethers may be a prime opportunity to interview family for your genealogy. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard statements like, “I... Read More
National Genealogical Society Conference
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
Allen County Genealogy Center
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
MACY’s Genealogy YouTube Channel
I am so excited to announce that MACY’s Genealogy now has a YouTube channel. I have filming and editing experience from high school and college, so this is not completely new to me. But I had a bit of a... Read More
Pennsylvania Archives Online Resources
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
Five Steps To Fix Your Family Tree
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
Land Records for Genealogy
Land records are a very valuable source for genealogy research. Deeds and other land records place a person in a particular location at a particular time. They identify neighbors and can establish a community. Sometimes deeds directly identify family members.... Read More
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