In early America, women were all too often the people who just weren’t there: not in the records, not in the censuses, not on juries, not in the voting booth. The common law relegated women to “protected” – second-class – status, and understanding how they were treated under the law provides clues to finding their […]
Churches have always been central to the African American experience. Locating information on African American congregations, however, can be extremely frustrating due to ineffective record keeping. But fortunately, there are a number of resources that researchers can use to uncover the names and activities of ministers, deacons, department leaders, and regular members. When coupled with […]
“My ancestors were from Chester County, what records do you have?” “Do you have birth records?” “When did my ancestors get married?” “My ancestor was listed as an inmate in the taxes, what crime did he commit?” “What are poor school children records?” These are some of the most frequently asked questions by genealogists at […]
Discover the who, what, where, when, why and how of researching your ancestor’s military service and history. Hear about military resources at the Federal, State and local levels of government. Find out the benefits and learn how to navigate some of the difficulties of researching at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. In addition, you […]
Since 1982, the Chester County Archives has been preserving and making accessible the historic government records of the Chester County Government. We’ll peel back the curtain for a behind-the-scenes look at the Chester County Archives. We’ll discuss the history of this unique department, explore the historic county government records available to researchers, and highlight some […]
Join the Chester County archivists as they discuss how to effectively use county government records in your genealogical research.
Historian and genealogist Kimberly F.B. Bucklaw will discuss how to overcome research hurdles in tracing your ancestors' stories.
Genealogist Judy G. Russell will share tips and tricks for uncovering the ne'er-do-wells in your family tree!
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