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:
Mar. 21, 7:00 PM EDT
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Learning Opportunities at GRIP:
Learn about the upcoming offerings at the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP) and the advantages of institute courses in general and GRIP in particular, with an emphasis on German courses being offered this summer.
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Elissa Scalise Powell, CG, CGL |
| April 18, 7:00 PM EDT |
What can you find at the Allen County Public Library:
Overview of the library’s holdings, particularly those that pertain to German-speaking immigrants who settled in or passed through Pennsylvania. If you plan to attend the IGGP conference in June, this overview will help you prepare to make best use of the library’s resources while you are in the area. Register here.
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John Beatty, Genealogy Librarian |
| May 16, 7:00 PM EDT |
Using Matricula and Archion German Church Databases:
A long-time PalAm member and genealogy researcher, Carol will draw on her research experience with Matricula and Archion to help attendees gain a better understanding of how to use these valuable online databases in searching for ancestors in Germany and Austria. Register here.
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Carol Swinehart |
| 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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March 18, 2023
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Colorado Chapter Spring Seminar
Mark Rabideau will present “200 Years of Mennonite-Anabaptist Migration” on March 18 from 1:00-3:00 PM MDT and “The Effects of Shifting Boundaries (Switzerland, France, & ...
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April 15, 2023
Ohio Chapter Spring Seminar
Katherine Schober, translator, educator, and author, will present an all-day event with sessions about German names, deciphering German handwriting, Google hacks for German documents, ...
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April 18, 2023
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm April Third Tuesday - What can you find at the Allen County Public Library?
John Beatty, Genealogy Librarian, at the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana will provide a pre-recorded overview of the library’s holdings, particularly those ...
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May 16, 2023
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm May Third Tuesday - Using Matricula and Archion German Church Databases
Carol Swinehart, long-time PalAm member and genealogy researcher, will draw on her research experience with Matricula and Archion to help attendees gain a better understanding ...
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May 20, 2023
Indiana Chapter Spring Seminar
Dr. Michael Lacopo will speak on “Deconstructing Your Family Tree: Re-evaluating the Evidence,” “Finding Treasures in the Hoosier Courthouse,” “How to Overcome Brick Walls ...
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