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 Third Tuesday Programs:
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| June 20, 7:00 PM EDT |
The IGGP 2023 Conference Experience:
Pennsylvania Chapter members who attended the 2023 International German Genealogy Partnership (IGGP) Conference in Fort Wayne will offer a recap and review of their experiences, sharing some of what they learned or how the conference benefited them. Join us for this open-ended discussion. Register here.
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| July 18, 7:00 PM EDT |
German genealogy research at the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania
James Beidler, Interim Director of the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania (GSP), and an expert in the field of Pennsylvania German research, will talk about GSP’s resources, both online and at the GSP Library in Philadelphia. Register here. |
James Beidler |
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