South Central Pa. Genealogical Society

Sunday May 3 – Aaron McWilliams – Navigating Pennsylvania’s Revolutionary War Militia Records

This program will be held in person and also on Zoom.

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The Pennsylvania Revolutionary War militia records are some of the most popular records at the Pennsylvania State Archives. Even so, few fully understand the records or how to interpret them. Navigating Pennsylvania’s Revolutionary War Militia Records will provide an in-depth look at the various militia documents found in the collections of the Pennsylvania State Archives and how to interpret them. It will also cover how to access and navigate the records online.

Aaron McWilliams is head of the Public Services Section at the Pennsylvania State Archives. He is responsible for handling research inquiries at the Archives and frequently represents the agency at genealogical events. His areas of expertise include Pennsylvania state land records, Pennsylvania’s Revolutionary War militia, and genealogy.

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