RLP 298: Immigration Records Part 2 - Colonial Era

Diana and Nicole discuss the intricacies of tracing ancestors back to the Colonial Era in the United States, emphasizing the scarcity of immigration records before the establishment of the U.S. Federal Government in 1789. They highlight strategies such as cluster research and the use of DNA testing to overcome the challenge of limited documentation, particularly for those who emigrated from England, Scotland, France, Germany, and other regions. The co-hosts explain the significance of creating a locality guide based on historical context and settlement patterns to identify an ancestor's original colony. Through examples like the detailed records of German immigrants to Colonial Pennsylvania, they illustrate the value of specific documentation that did exist, such as oaths of allegiance and captain’s lists. They also point to essential resources, including Filby's "Passenger and Immigration List Index" (PILI) and various online platforms for accessing immigration records, preparing listeners for the next episode that will explore records from 1820 to 1906.

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