Pennsylvania Ancestry: Research Techniques and Resources - July 2026
$125.00
Regular price $79.99Trace Your Pennsylvania Roots
Trace your Pennsylvania ancestors with confidence! Whether they settled in the Keystone State or journeyed westward, this course provides the key records and research strategies you need to uncover their stories.
Experience Interactive Learning with an Expert
Get ready for an immersive, hands-on genealogy experience! This two-hour re-broadcast session, led by genealogy expert Katy Bodenhorn, isn't just about listening—it's about doing. You'll gain practical skills and insights directly from a pro, all supported by a single, comprehensive downloadable handout designed to maximize your learning.
- Expert Guidance: Learn directly from a renowned genealogy professional.
- Practical Handouts: Access downloadable resources to enhance your learning.
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PLUS - Registrants receive the digital Pennsylvania State Research Guide ($9.99 value) FREE
What You’ll Learn
Gain practical skills and insights to elevate your genealogy journey:
- Uncover Hidden Records: Discover key online resources and learn how to access vital records, even those hiding in local archives. You'll be surprised at what's available online!
- Trace Your Family's Journey: Understand Pennsylvania's migration patterns, both within the state and beyond, to follow your ancestors' path and pinpoint their origins.
- Unlock Historical Context: Learn how understanding the history of the region can inform your research and reveal valuable clues about your family's past.
- Conquer Early American Research: Gain specialized knowledge of records and strategies specific to pre-1850 and colonial research in Pennsylvania, breaking down those brick walls.
- Pinpoint Your Ancestral Home: Discover the tools and techniques to locate where in Pennsylvania your family lived before they moved westward, establishing a solid foundation for your research.
- Navigate Urban and Rural Research: Master effective strategies and unique resources for researching ancestors in both bustling cities like Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, as well as quiet rural communities.
…and so much more!
How You’ll Benefit
- Save Time: Learn efficient search strategies to locate your family faster.
- Breakthrough Barriers: Uncover valuable information hidden in pre-1850 and colonial research.
- Maximize Research Potential: Confidently navigate the key records and local archives to pinpoint essential records.
- Achieve Your 2025 Research Goals: Analyze existing records more effectively and forge a clear path forward in your genealogy journey.
Meet Your Instructor
Katy Bodenhorn is a freelance professional genealogist, editor, and national speaker. She is the former genealogy director for the Historical Society of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and has over a decade of experience in client research for professional firms such as Legacy Tree and Price Genealogists. She has a B.A. in Family History & Genealogy from Brigham Young University and is a member of the Mid-Atlantic chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG). Katy lives in beautiful Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Join us for this transformative session and take your family history research to the next level.
$125.00
Regular price $79.99Trace Your Pennsylvania Roots
Trace your Pennsylvania ancestors with confidence! Whether they settled in the Keystone State or journeyed westward, this course provides the key records and research strategies you need to uncover their stories.
Experience Interactive Learning with an Expert
Get ready for an immersive, hands-on genealogy experience! This two-hour re-broadcast session, led by genealogy expert Katy Bodenhorn, isn't just about listening—it's about doing. You'll gain practical skills and insights directly from a pro, all supported by a single, comprehensive downloadable handout designed to maximize your learning.
- Expert Guidance: Learn directly from a renowned genealogy professional.
- Practical Handouts: Access downloadable resources to enhance your learning.
-
PLUS - Registrants receive the digital Pennsylvania State Research Guide ($9.99 value) FREE
What You’ll Learn
Gain practical skills and insights to elevate your genealogy journey:
- Uncover Hidden Records: Discover key online resources and learn how to access vital records, even those hiding in local archives. You'll be surprised at what's available online!
- Trace Your Family's Journey: Understand Pennsylvania's migration patterns, both within the state and beyond, to follow your ancestors' path and pinpoint their origins.
- Unlock Historical Context: Learn how understanding the history of the region can inform your research and reveal valuable clues about your family's past.
- Conquer Early American Research: Gain specialized knowledge of records and strategies specific to pre-1850 and colonial research in Pennsylvania, breaking down those brick walls.
- Pinpoint Your Ancestral Home: Discover the tools and techniques to locate where in Pennsylvania your family lived before they moved westward, establishing a solid foundation for your research.
- Navigate Urban and Rural Research: Master effective strategies and unique resources for researching ancestors in both bustling cities like Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, as well as quiet rural communities.
…and so much more!
How You’ll Benefit
- Save Time: Learn efficient search strategies to locate your family faster.
- Breakthrough Barriers: Uncover valuable information hidden in pre-1850 and colonial research.
- Maximize Research Potential: Confidently navigate the key records and local archives to pinpoint essential records.
- Achieve Your 2025 Research Goals: Analyze existing records more effectively and forge a clear path forward in your genealogy journey.
Meet Your Instructor
Katy Bodenhorn is a freelance professional genealogist, editor, and national speaker. She is the former genealogy director for the Historical Society of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and has over a decade of experience in client research for professional firms such as Legacy Tree and Price Genealogists. She has a B.A. in Family History & Genealogy from Brigham Young University and is a member of the Mid-Atlantic chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG). Katy lives in beautiful Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Join us for this transformative session and take your family history research to the next level.