Category Archives: Research
The Centre County Genealogical Society
The Centre County Genealogical Society began life as the Central PA Genealogical Society and Library. It evolved out of an adult education class on genealogy taught in 1975. Today, the society is “holding its own” with membership, says president Nancy … Continue reading
Atlas of Historical County Boundaries
The Newberry Library (located at 60 West Walton Street in Chicago) has recently completed its online atlas of historical county boundaries for the United States. This includes Pennsylvania. The amount of detail provided for each state is both astounding and … Continue reading
Pennsylvania Genealogy Columnists – Are You Out There…?
Recently, mention of PennsylvaniaResearch.com’s free directory of Pennsylvania historical and genealogical societies appeared in Tom Mooney’s genealogy column in the Wilkes-Barre Times Leader. (If you have never read Tom’s column it can be found here.) We consider this an honor … Continue reading
Overlooking a Battlefield and Preserving History
Seminary Ridge is famous to Civil War buffs as one site of the Battle of Gettysburg. Decades before the war broke out, however, it was a peaceful and beautiful rise on which the Lutheran Theological Seminary was built in 1832. … Continue reading
Pike County Historical Society – Proud Keeper of the “Lincoln Flag”
If someone were to ask you where you thought the Lincoln Flag was housed (the folded flag on which the president’s bleeding head was placed) what would you answer? Perhaps the Smithsonian. Or maybe the National Archives. The really smart … Continue reading
PA Historical & Genealogical Societies to be Profiled
Beginning in May, the PennsylvaniaResearch.com blog will be profiling historical and genealogical societies across the state. We’re going to find out about their programs, research facilities, and benefits of membership. We’re also going to learn if TV programs such … Continue reading
NJSA – Across the River, but A World Away
Anyone who has done extensive Philadelphia research has likely learned that ancestors easily and often crossed the river into New Jersey. Fortunately, since the New Jersey State Archives (and State Library) are located in Trenton — just across the Delaware … Continue reading
Six Genealogy Tasks To Do While You’re Snowed In
Global warming has left the building… I repeat, global warming has left the building — at least this winter in Pennsylvania, anyway! After just digging out from under two feet of snow, we are watching the skies for another helping … Continue reading
DAR Upgrades Database Search Capabilities
Revolutionary War Patriots whose service and identity have been established by the National Society of the Daughters of the America Revolution are now included in a free searchable database. Basic information provided for each Patriot includes rank, place of birth, … Continue reading
What the New Year Brings to Pennsylvania Genealogists
2009 was tough. I don’t think we have to re-hash the reasons – we are all painfully aware. Despite the challenges, both the Pennsylvania State Library and Pennsylvania State Archives forge on and even offer new services. Thankfully, the state … Continue reading