Welcome to the Pennsylvania Chapter of Palatines to America
Did your forebears emigrate to Pennsylvania from a German (aka Palatine) state? Are you interested in those Pennsylvania Germans? This is the place to learn more about them and find tips, clues, and resources to further your research. If your ancestors arrived in Philadelphia during the 1700s, the men were marched from the docks to the courthouse pictured above to sign the Oath of Allegiance (see the Research Links for the Pennsylvania German Pioneer series to learn more). Members have access to additional resources, including searchable newsletters back to the first in 1978.
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Upcoming PalAm Programs:
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| May 20, 2025 |
Experiencing the Greatest Genealogy Show on Earth - RootsTech 2025 |
Ken Shuck |
| June 12-15, 2025 |
International German Genealogy Partnership (IGGP) Conference
No Third Tuesday this month.
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Many fascinating experts in researching German ancestry |
| July, 2025 |
Summer break - no Third Tuesday program |
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| August 19, 2025 |
Using Historical Newspapers in Genealogical Research |
Laura Cubbage Draper |
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May 20, 2025
7:00 pm Experiencing the Greatest Genealogy Show on Earth - RootsTech 2025
Join PA Chapter VP Ken Shuck as he shares his experiences from attending the 2025 RootsTech family history conference and trade show in person. It ...
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June 12, 2025
2025 International German Genealogy Conference
The 2025 IGGP Conference will be held in Columbus, Ohio, from June 12-15. The Conference coincides with IGGP’s 10th Anniversary and PalAm’s 50th Anniversary. ...
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August 19, 2025
7:00 pm Using Historical Newspapers in Genealogical Research
Before Facebook and Twitter, the local paper was the place to get the scoop on your neighbors. Historical newspapers are indispensable to genealogy research and ...
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