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| [[How to Find Pennsylvania Birth Records|Birth records]], [[How to Find Pennsylvania Death Records|Death records]], [[ | | [[How to Find Pennsylvania Birth Records|Birth records]], [[How to Find Pennsylvania Death Records|Death records]], [[United_States_Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Pennsylvania Church Records|Church records]] | ||
| [[Pennsylvania Cemeteries|Cemeteries]], [[Pennsylvania Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]], [[Pennsylvania Bible Records|Bible records]], [[Pennsylvania Military Records|Military records]] (pension) | | [[Pennsylvania Cemeteries|Cemeteries]], [[Pennsylvania Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]], [[Pennsylvania Bible Records|Bible records]], [[Pennsylvania Military Records|Military records]] (pension) | ||
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| Marriage information | | Marriage information | ||
| [[How to Find Pennsylvania Marriage Records|Marriage records]], [[ | | [[How to Find Pennsylvania Marriage Records|Marriage records]], [[United_States_Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Pennsylvania Bible Records|Bible records]] | ||
| [[Pennsylvania Church Records|Church records]], [[Pennsylvania Probate Records|Probate records]], [[Pennsylvania Military Records|Military records]] | | [[Pennsylvania Church Records|Church records]], [[Pennsylvania Probate Records|Probate records]], [[Pennsylvania Military Records|Military records]] | ||
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| [[How to Find Pennsylvania Death Records|Death Records]], [[Pennsylvania Cemeteries|Cemeteries]], [[ | | [[How to Find Pennsylvania Death Records|Death Records]], [[Pennsylvania Cemeteries|Cemeteries]], [[United_States_Obituaries|Obituaries]] | ||
| [[Pennsylvania Probate Records|Probate Records]], [[Pennsylvania Church Records|Church Records]], [[Pennsylvania Bible Records|Bible Records]] | | [[Pennsylvania Probate Records|Probate Records]], [[Pennsylvania Church Records|Church Records]], [[Pennsylvania Bible Records|Bible Records]] | ||
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| [[How to Find Pennsylvania Birth Records|Birth records]], [[How to Find Pennsylvania Death Records|Death records]], [[ | | [[How to Find Pennsylvania Birth Records|Birth records]], [[How to Find Pennsylvania Death Records|Death records]], [[United_States_Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Pennsylvania Census|Census]], [[Pennsylvania Church Records|Church records]] | ||
| [[Pennsylvania Biography|Biography]], [[Pennsylvania Genealogy|Genealogy]] | | [[Pennsylvania Biography|Biography]], [[Pennsylvania Genealogy|Genealogy]] | ||
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| [[How to Find Pennsylvania Marriage Records|Marriage Records]], [[ | | [[How to Find Pennsylvania Marriage Records|Marriage Records]], [[United_States_Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Pennsylvania Probate Records|Probate records]] | ||
| [[Pennsylvania Church Records|Church Records]], [[Pennsylvania Military Records|Military Records]] (pension) | | [[Pennsylvania Church Records|Church Records]], [[Pennsylvania Military Records|Military Records]] (pension) | ||
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| [[Pennsylvania Emigration and Immigration|Emigration and Immigration]], [[Pennsylvania Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]], [[Pennsylvania Census|Census]] | | [[Pennsylvania Emigration and Immigration|Emigration and Immigration]], [[Pennsylvania Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]], [[Pennsylvania Census|Census]] | ||
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Pennsylvania Research Strategies[edit | edit source]
Below are links to different research strategy pages to help you locate your ancestors in Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania Online Genealogy Records
- How to find Pennsylvania Birth Records
- How to find Pennsylvania Marriage Records
- How to find Pennsylvania Death Records
Pennsylvania Research Tips[edit | edit source]
These tips will help you as you research your ancestors in Pennsylvania.
- Birth information: Between 1852-1855 Pennsylvania counties were directed to record births within their jurisdiction. However few counties complied. In 1893 counties were again required to record births within their jurisdiction. This law had a better response and remained in effect until 1906 when the state of Pennsylvania began to record births on a statewide level. The best substitute record for locating birth information is death records (the majority of death records will list the date of birth of the decedent, and since death certificates are considered a primary resource, they can provide you with the same documentation as a birth certificate). Or, try these other substitute records.
- Finding Parents: Statewide registration for Pennsylvania deaths began in 1906. Prior to the state keeping death records counties kept death records beginning in 1893. They often will list the parents of the deceased and their birth information. Search Pennsylvania death records
- Look in all censuses: Always look for your ancestor in every possible census. There are clues regarding immigration, naturalization, and occupation that can lead to other records. Sometimes parents can be found living with their children later in life. Search U.S. Censuses.
Pennsylvania Record Finder[edit | edit source]
This Record Finder is designed to help you determine the best record to search for the type of information you are looking for. It is most helpful for post-1850 research.
| 1. What you are looking for: | 2. Try these records first: | 3. Other useful records |
| Birth information | Birth records, Death records, Obituaries, Church records | Cemeteries, Naturalization and Citizenship, Bible records, Military records (pension) |
| Marriage information | Marriage records, Obituaries, Bible records | Church records, Probate records, Military records |
| Death information | Death Records, Cemeteries, Obituaries | Probate Records, Church Records, Bible Records |
| Parents | Birth records, Death records, Obituaries, Census, Church records | Biography, Genealogy |
| Maiden name | Marriage Records, Obituaries, Probate records | Church Records, Military Records (pension) |
| Immigration date | Emigration and Immigration, Naturalization and Citizenship, Census | Obituaries, Biography, History |
| Naturalization | Naturalization and Citizenship, Census, Court Records | Voting Registers, Biography, Periodicals |
| Physical description | Military Records, Naturalization and Citizenship (after 1906) | Biography, History |