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Your Ancestor Was...Occupations of Our Ancestors

Wednesday, March 14, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM (ET)

Philadelphia, PA

Your Ancestor Was...Occupations of Our Ancestors

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Part two in a series of geneaology workshops.  So you have found the occupation of your ancestor, now what? Ancestral occupations can give clues to who our ancestors were, how they lived, where they lived, and most importantly, give them individual identity and personality. The sources that identify occupations are numerous. Church records, city directories, census records, wills, and land records are just a few that may list professions.

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Historical Society of Pennsylvania
1300 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Wednesday, March 14, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM (ET)


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Historical Society of Pennsylvania



The Historical Society of Pennsylvania is one of the oldest historical societies and one of the largest family history libraries in the nation. Following a complete merger with the Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies, HSP is also a leading repository of immigrant and ethnic history. It is second only to the Library of Congress for material on the nation’s founding and is the country’s third most popular destination for genealogical study. With approximately 21 million records including manuscripts, graphics, and books that span over 350 years of history, HSP is an invaluable resource for historical research.

HSP serves thousands of on-site visitors each year. It also offers a research-by-mail service and extensive online resources, including a library catalog, finding aids, digital collection, and curricular materials. HSP hosts educator workshops and public programs, and publishes a quarterly scholarly journal. To learn more about HSP or to become a member, visit us at www.hsp.org.