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Denyse Allen

Your Pennsylvania Ancestors

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Denyse Allen

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Your Pennsylvania Ancestors

Denyse Allen

Your Pennsylvania Ancestors

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Nov 26th, 2024
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 ...
Oct 9th, 2024
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 Discov...
Sep 25th, 2024
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: Le...
Sep 4th, 2024
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 th...
Aug 23rd, 2024
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 ab...
Jul 24th, 2024
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 Introduc...
Jul 10th, 2024
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...
Jun 26th, 2024
Join us as Jonathan Stayer shares the fascinating history of Camp Security, a Revolutionary War prison camp. Discover its significance and the ongoing efforts to uncover its secrets. Perhaps you had an ancestor here?  Links & Resources: Join the PA Ancestors Discoveries newsletter: Learn about a new genealogy record e...
Jun 12th, 2024
If you have Pennsylvania ancestors in the 18th or 19th century, chances are they were Scots Irish. Join us as we dive deep into the history of these immigrants from Ulster Ireland and the records they created with lawyer and genealogy speaker Justin Houser. 00:00 Introduction 00:43 Research Tips 01:03 About Justin 02:4...
May 29th, 2024
The Your Pennsylvania Ancestors podcast is back after a year-long hiatus, and I couldn’t be more excited to reconnect with you! In this episode, Denyse dives into what I’ve been up to during the break, the exciting developments in Pennsylvania genealogy, and gives you a sneak peek of what’s coming up on the show. Links...
Feb 24th, 2024
Hundreds of classes within three days means we need to set priorities and stay organized. Here's the mistakes I made and how I'm using Artificial Intelligence to help me take notes and summarize sessions.  Download my RootsTech 2024 Guide here: https://paancestors.ck.page/rootstech Write about your ancestors with my 10...
Feb 15th, 2024
Make the most of RootsTech 2024 with this advice from Cheri Daniels, who has attended RootsTech since the beginning. In her roles as RootsTech Speaker, Media, and Attendee, she has seen it all and will help you get in the mindset for a successful conference. Make the most of the conference! Download my RootsTech 2024 G...
Feb 15th, 2024
Let's get ready for RootsTech 2024 together! Genealogy's biggest event of the year is just 40 days away and I'm starting my plans now. Join me in making this event the best ever. Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/C7WF1O6gaE0  Download my RootsTech 2024 Guide here: https://paancestors.ck.page/rootstech Writ...
Apr 13th, 2023
One of the largest ethnic groups in early Pennsylvania spoke German. But today we call their language Pennsylvania Dutch. My guest, Professor of Germanic Linguistics Mark Louden calls Pennsylvania Dutch a truly American language. Learn why he says that and learn a little PA Dutch to share with family and friends. Penns...
Apr 5th, 2023
What is the history of the Lenape who lived across much of Pennsylvania? How were they impacted by the waves of immigration to the colony? And what is their future? Meet Adam Waterbearer DePaul, Tribal Storykeeper of the Lenape of Pennsylvania who fills in a big gap in our shared history here and provides hope through ...
Mar 24th, 2023
AncestryDNA has the largest DNA database in the world for genealogy. Their data on genetic communities can help you target your research if you take an extra step with it. I explain that step in this episode.   Sign up for my newsletter at https://welcome.paancestors.com   Chapters:  00:00 Intro 01:11 AncestryDNA Gene...
Mar 15th, 2023
If you have ancestors in Pennsylvania in the 17th & 18th century, knowing these four things will help your understanding of our records (and our history!). Free Friday newsletter https://welcome.paancestors.com   00:00 Intro  01:48 Pennsylvania in the Revolutionary War 05:16 The landless in Pennsylvania 07:46 Religions...
Mar 10th, 2023
Did you hear about the new things coming to genealogy in 2023? Here's the announcements of what's rolling out in 2023 from Ancestry and FamilySearch.  Get the latest in Pennsylvania genealogy research with my newsletter  00:00 Intro 04:00 Innovation & Tech Forum 05:45 What's New at Ancestry 11:29 What's New at FamilySe...
Mar 3rd, 2023
RootsTech is the largest family history conference in the world. You can attend virtually again in 2023. Here's how to make the most of everything RootsTech offers.  Subscribe to PA Ancestors Discoveries newsletter https://welcome.paancestors.com Register for RootsTech https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/ Music: "Ac...
Oct 6th, 2022
What if I told you that in the 1700’s and 1800’s in Pennsylvania, there were unique and beautiful birth records created? These are not official government records and not church records. It is what we call fraktur and I explain what it is and where to find it in this episode. Links: My Inner Circle Members get a resour...
Oct 6th, 2022
Sometimes we can't find birth certificates, death certificates, or marriage licenses on our ancestors. These are the 10 records I look for as a substitute for vital records for my ancestors. Subscribe to **PA Ancestors Discoveries** Newsletter  [https://welcome.paancestors.com](https://welcome.paancestors.com/) Beco...
Aug 4th, 2022
If you've tried and tried to find a vital record in Pennsylvania, and keep running into a brick wall, this episode is for  you. Here's 4 search strategies you can use to find birth, death, and marriage records - or really any record - in PA. Ancestry's tips to use wild cards in searches https://support.ancestry.com/s/...
Jul 28th, 2022
Pennsylvania had a few attempts at birth records and death records that didn't work out as expected. Some failed, and some.....well, I explain what happened in this episode. Genealogists can use these record attempts to find their ancestors in PA. Pennsylvania Archives Series (books) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penn...
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