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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March 18, 2025
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Ortsfamilienbücher contain genealogical information about families within a specific town, village or parish, sometimes going back to the beginning of written records. Learn about the Emerson History and Genealogy Center’s large collection (almost 20,000!) of these books and how to use them. |
Robin McDonough |
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April 15, 2025
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Participation in local militia units constituted a significant aspect of your ancestors’ lives. These militias were essential for communal defense and fostered unity among families during periods of crisis. Various armed conflicts in Pennsylvania, such as King George’s War, the French and Indian War, the Revolutionary War, and the Whiskey Rebellion, were pivotal events during this time. Learn about the documentation pertaining to your ancestor using muster rolls, service records, militia lists, pension records, and bounty land records. |
Michael L. Strauss AG |
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March 18, 2025
7:00 pm Using Ortsfamilienbücher to Research Your German Ancestors
Robin McDonough, Outreach and Programming Coordinator for the Emerson History & Genealogy Center at the St. Louis County Library will offer a presentation about Ortsfamilienbücher. Ortsfamilienbücher ...
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April 15, 2025
7:00 pm Researching Your Colonial War Ancestors in Pennsylvania
Our April Zoom Program features genealogist and military historian, Michael L. Strauss AG. Participation in local militia units constituted a significant aspect of your ancestors’ ...
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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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