The Ganges on the Brandywine: The Story of Samuel Ganges, 1772-1868 (Virtual)
This virtual presentation by Michael Kearney, PhD, genealogist and family historian, will explore the life of Samuel Ganges, born in 18th century West Africa, enslaved, and who died in Chester County in 1868 at nearly 100 years old.
Birth, Marriage, & Death: Vital Records in the Archives (Virtual)
This “Records Round-up” virtual program will be presented by our friends at the Chester County Archives and explore the County’s vital records and how you can access them for your genealogical research.
Rogues, Rascals and Rapscallions: The Family Black Sheep (Virtual)
Genealogist Judy G. Russell will share tips and tricks for uncovering the ne’er-do-wells in your family tree!
From Whence We Came: Finding Black Ancestors in the Historical Record
Historian and genealogist Kimberly F.B. Bucklaw will discuss how to overcome research hurdles in tracing your ancestors’ stories.
Genealogy and County Government Records
Join the Chester County archivists as they discuss how to effectively use county government records in your genealogical research.
Behind-the-Scenes at Chester County Archives and Records Services (hybrid)
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 […]
How to Research Military Records and Uncover their Genealogical Treasures (Genealogy)
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. […]
County Government Records in Genealogical Research (hybrid)
“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 […]
African American Religious Research with Timothy Pinnick (via Zoom)
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 […]
‘Don’t Forget the Ladies’: A Genealogist’s Guide to Women and the Law
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. […]