Posts Tagged ‘South Central Pennsylvania Genealogical Society’

Tour of Saint Luke’s Union Church Cemetery Presented by June Lloyd and Jean Robertson Details pending South Central Pennsylvania Genealogical Society, Inc. (SCPGS) is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization of genealogists. Their purpose is to encourage and promote an interest in genealogy by collecting and preserving materials related to genealogy, encouraging the compilation and publication of family genealogies and histories, publishing materials of interest and benefit to members, holding meetings for the education of members and the public, and offering financial and volunteer support to the library at the York County History Center.  Monthly meetings are held in the Meeting Hall of… read more »

Pennsylvania Prison Records Presented by Tyler Stump of the Pennsylvania State Archives Researching Ancestors in Prisons at the Pennsylvania State Archives Pennsylvania’s prisons has a long and complicated history. From famous facilities like Eastern and Western State Penitentiaries to smaller county jails, hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians have spent time behind prison walls since the 1600s. Thankfully for researchers, all this history comes with a long paper trail full of invaluable genealogical information, much of which can be found at the Pennsylvania State Archives in Harrisburg. Join archivist Tyler Stump and learn about what kinds of records are available in the archives, how to access these… read more »

African American Genealogy – Strategies, Tips, and Resources Presented by Rodney Barnet This program will focus on the unique challenges that African American researchers face in their genealogical research. Many techniques are the same for all researchers, but there are many more obstacles presented to the African American researcher because of their unique and often painful place in American history. There are some topics that are difficult to talk about but must be addressed in order to successfully research this area of genealogy. Whether you are a beginner or a more advanced researcher, there will be something for everyone. This… read more »

Share your recent fun findings and tips at South Central Pennsylvania Genealogy Society’s “Show and Tell”. The South Central Pennsylvania Genealogical Society, Inc. (SCPGS) is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization of genealogists. Their purpose is to encourage and promote an interest in genealogy by collecting and preserving materials related to genealogy, encouraging the compilation and publication of family genealogies and histories, publishing materials of interest and benefit to members, holding meetings for the education of members and the public, and offering financial and volunteer support to the library at the York County History Center. Monthly meetings are held in the Meeting… read more »

This presentation will examine the vast number of original German genealogical records that are currently available online for the amateur or more advanced researcher. The primary websites examined will be archion.de, matricula-online.EU, familysearch.com, and ancestry.com, as well as websites of regional archives in France and Switzerland. Many of these websites have greatly expanded their records in recent years, and some are actively currently adding new records.  Richard K. Konkel is Vice President of the South Central Pennsylvania Genealogical Society. In Person registration: https://sales.yorkhistorycenter.org/Performance.aspx?pid=2727&cal=https%3a%2f%2fsales.yorkhistorycenter.org%3a443%2fcalendar.aspx Zoom registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ubKEt83tR7iLbxLSI2zSgQ Monthly meetings are held in the Meeting Hall of the York County History Center, at 250 East… read more »

Researching the History of Institutionalized People in Pennsylvania Presented by Tyler Stump, Pennsylvania State Archives. Since the early 19th century, the state of Pennsylvania has operated nearly 50 different state institutions for people with intellectual and mental disabilities. Hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians lived in these institutions. Today, the Pennsylvania State Archives holds the historical records created by these institutions, which are invaluable resources for researchers and genealogists. Join archivist Tyler Stump to explore this important part of Pennsylvania’s history and to learn more about what kinds of information can be found in the archives’ collections. Tyler Stump has been an… read more »

The Challenges Facing the Continental Congress in Yorktown, Pennsylvania Presented by Tom Gibson, Volunteer, York County History Center. ***Note: Held at the York History Center Colonial Courthouse on West Market Street in York, at 2:30 p.m.*** It was a difficult time for our German-speaking ancestors in York when the congressional representatives and their families crowded into our small town, resulting in insufficient housing and a shortage of basic necessities. While George Washington and his Army were at Valley Forge, the Congress in York completed the drafting of the Articles of Confederation, our nation’s first Constitution. Please bring the kids to this family friendly, interactive… read more »

South Central Pennsylvania Genealogy Society at York County Historical Society Museum, York on Sunday, March 6th at 2:30pm. Presented by Brad Emig, Owner & Craftsman of Cabin Creek Muzzleloading. This program will share information pertaining to the gunsmith trade as practiced during the colonial period in eastern Pennsylvania. Topics of discussion will include technology, materials, tools, and the tangible effects of diverse cultural influences on material products. To Register for IN-PERSON seating, please CLICK HERE. *** Note: This program will be most effective if one attends in person. Brad plans to bring along items to show us, and he will… read more »