I help genealogists research their ancestors in Pennsylvania through books, workshops, and a membership community.
Countdown to RootsTech: Let’s get ready together Hello Reader! RootsTech 2024 starting only 14 days from now, it's time to get into gear and prepare for what I call the Super Bowl of Genealogy. The RootsTech Rundown: What's in StoreRootsTech isn't just massive in scale with tens of thousands of attendees, it's a powerhouse of energy, innovation, and community. Every genealogy website and software company has been waiting until this event to unveil their latest advancements. We’ll be seeing upgrades from well-known providers Ancestry, FamilySearch, MyHeritage, and FamilyTree Maker. We’ll also get surprises from new comers offering innovation with DNA research, record keeping, and story telling. Key Highlights:
Making the Most of RootsTech OnlineDon't worry if you can't make it to Salt Lake this year! Here’s my advice on how to create an immersive RootsTech experience from anywhere. Think of RootsTech as your genealogy escape weekend 🏖️ (I know I am.). Mark Your Calendars: Claim the DatesBlock out February 29 to March 2 on your calendar as your genealogy getaway – no different from going on an actual trip! Power Hours: Tune in to Key MomentsSet reminders for the live-streamed sessions, particularly the middle-of-the-day programs that feature big reveals and keynote presentations. You might even spot Denyse there in the audience! Make Time with FriendsCook up some snacks and gather your friends, either in person or via video calls, to relive the thrill of the event with fellow genealogy buffs. Register for FreeRootsTech online is free—just sign up with your FamilySearch account. Stay alert for class schedules and updates by subscribing to the event's emails when you register. If you would like an insider’s view of RootsTech, you might enjoy my interview with long-time attendee and speaker, Cheri Daniels. Stay tuned for the next newsletters, where we'll look into strategizing your class schedules for RootsTech and ensure you make meaningful cousin connections with Relatives at RootsTech. Let's discover our Pennsylvania ancestors together, Denyse Allen, PA Ancestors P.S. Remember: Treat yourself to a genealogy weekend. You deserve the time to relax, kick back, and just enjoy yourself in your genealogy. P.P.S. I'll be restarting my PA Ancestors Instagram for the event if you want to follow along. I'll also cross post these to Facebook so you can catch them there too. |
I help genealogists research their ancestors in Pennsylvania through books, workshops, and a membership community.
PAancestors.com April 2024 Issue April 2024 PA Happenings Hello Reader! Welcome to PA Ancestors Discoveries - where every week we help people get unstuck from 1 of the 10 ways people struggle in their Pennsylvania genealogy research: Overwhelm Fuzzy focus Lack of notes Disorganization Struggling alone Ignoring sources Fruitless searches Little known records No historical knowledge Not using existing research (And if you want to blast through your research and get it completed, we'd love to...
PAancestors.com Issue 00 An Update to the Pennsylvania Genealogy Success Guide Hello Reader! Welcome to a new look for PA Ancestors Discoveries! My goal is to have this weekly newsletter be your #1 source for Pennsylvania genealogy research. Thank you to everyone who responded to the survey! I learned a lot about where you are stuck in your research and to help everyone, I updated my Pennsylvania Genealogy Success Guide. I'm resending it to all of you now for this week's newsletter. I also...
Your answers will make this newsletter #1 Hello Reader! The PA Ancestors Discoveries newsletter now has 800 subscribers 🥳 And I want to make sure this is the best resource on Pennsylvania genealogy research anywhere. Would take 2 minutes and answer this 2 question survey? PA Ancestors Newsletter Survey (After you hit submit to your answers, there is a surprise for you.) Don't delay, this 2 question survey closes at midnight Friday night. Let's discover our Pennsylvania ancestors together,...