Announcement of our Fall Seminar and Annual Meeting. All are welcome. Check out our events page.
Feature article: What to Do When Your German Records Are Not Online, by Lloyd Shenberger
Members' Corner - researching land records at PA Archives and county courthouses
Volunteer Opportunities
Membership Renewal Reminder
April 13, 2022
By: Janet Rupert
February 2022 Penn Pal
Synopsis of articles in February 2022 Penn Pal
"Introducing Third Tuesdays" - our Zoom series of Genealogy Moments and other presentations to help members with research, learning, and connections.
"Pennsylvania German - James Lick" explores the impact of a Pennsylvania German whose influence extended from Lebanon County, Pennsylvania to Gold Rush-era California.
"Tracking the Early Lightner Family in America" - a more scholarly article about a Pennsylvania German family (Leitner) with early 18th century roots in Chester and Lancaster Counties and connections to New York Palatines, as well as settlers in Maryland and New Jersey.
"Karneval in Köln - and Pretzels" offers insight into celebrations and food traditions associated with the festive days preceding Lent in parts of Germany and Switzerland.
