Your Pennsylvania Ancestors

Denyse Allen

The Your Pennsylvania Ancestors podcast helps you discover your family history in PA. Join Denyse Allen for behind-the-scenes look into archives, genealogy research, and highlights of PA history. See supporting information for each episode at PAancestors.com

  1. 11/26/2024

    Thank You: A Final Message About Your Pennsylvania Ancestors

    Our podcast journey has come to an end, and Denyse shares a message to all listeners. PA Ancestors continues! Check out all the resources below: Join the PA Ancestors newsletter: Learn about a new genealogy record each week Subscribe here! Join the Discover Your Pennsylvania Ancestors Workshop: Get lifetimes access to tools and resources to help your research Sign up here! Connect with PA Ancestors: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paancestors/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PennsylvaniaAncestors Website: https://paancestors.com Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Music: Achaidh Cheide Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    4 min

  2. 10/09/2024

    Avoid These 3 Mistakes with Your Genealogy Research in Pennsylvania

    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 Subscribe here! Become a Premium Member: Get access to bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more. Sign up here! Archives in Pennsylvania book: Discover the 800 archives around the state https://a.co/d/8QsnNHC  Chronicle Makers on Substack: Start writing your family history today. Subscribe here Connect with PA Ancestors: Twitter/X: https://twittter.com/denys_allen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paancestors/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PennsylvaniaAncestors Website: https://paancestors.com Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Music: Achaidh Cheide Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    7 min

  3. 09/25/2024

    Plan and Write Your Family History with the Hybrid Genealogy Method by Kelly Mahoney

    Writing family history is hard, but Kelly Mahoney has made it easy with her book, Create a Family Genealogy Book: Using the Hybrid Genealogy Format. 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 Subscribe here! Become a Premium Member: Get access to bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more. Sign up here! Today's Guest: Kelly Kohlenberg Mahoney: https://hybridgenealogy.com Connect with PA Ancestors: Twitter/X: https://twittter.com/denys_allen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paancestors/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PennsylvaniaAncestors Website: https://paancestors.com Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Music: Achaidh Cheide Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    15 min

  4. 09/04/2024

    Deep Dive on Conscientious Objectors in the Civil War with Jonathan Stayer

    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 Subscribe here! Become a Premium Member: Get access to bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more. Sign up here! Today's Guest: Jonathan Stayer Connect with PA Ancestors: Twitter/X: https://twittter.com/denys_allen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paancestors/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PennsylvaniaAncestors Website: https://paancestors.com Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Music: Achaidh Cheide Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    54 min

  5. 08/23/2024

    25 Records to Research Your Civil War 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 Subscribe here! Become a Premium Member: Get access to bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more. Sign up here! Connect with PA Ancestors: Twitter/X: https://twittter.com/denys_allen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paancestors/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PennsylvaniaAncestors Website: https://paancestors.com Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Music: Achaidh Cheide Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    16 min

  6. 08/07/2024

    Meet South Central Pennsylvania Genealogical Society

    Your Pennsylvania Ancestors

    19 min

  7. 07/24/2024

    Explore Jewish Genealogy in Philadelphia

    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 record each week Subscribe here! Become a Premium Member: Get access to bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more. Sign up here! Today's Guest Felicia Mode Alexander, President of Jewish Genealogical and Archival Society of Greater Philadelphia https://jgasgp.org  Connect with PA Ancestors: Twitter/X: https://twittter.com/denys_allen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paancestors/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PennsylvaniaAncestors Website: https://paancestors.com Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Music: Achaidh Cheide Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    28 min

  8. 07/10/2024

    Find your Patriot Ancestor at the SAR Library & Archives

    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 Subscribe here! Become a Premium Member: Get access to bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more. Sign up here! Today's Guest: Cheri Daniels https://genealogyliteracy.com (personal website) and https://www.sar.org (Sons of the American Revolution) Connect with PA Ancestors: Twitter/X: https://twittter.com/denys_allen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paancestors/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PennsylvaniaAncestors Website: https://paancestors.com Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Music: Achaidh Cheide Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    19 min
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The Your Pennsylvania Ancestors podcast helps you discover your family history in PA. Join Denyse Allen for behind-the-scenes look into archives, genealogy research, and highlights of PA history. See supporting information for each episode at PAancestors.com

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