Geneaological Research

Jim Thorpe, PA

Jack Sterling, a Director on the Mauch Chunk Historical Society Board and who Chairs the Historical Committee, has been kind enough to offer his expertise with local history and genealogy to those who seek information about families who lived in our region.

If you have a question about your family or local history, email Jack at Family History

Please be patient when sending questions, depending on the time of year and the amount of queries, a reply may take several weeks.

Jack has compiled a body of impressive information about the history of our region along with many research resources. Some of this information can be found at CARBON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA HISTORY AND GENEALOGY at Rootsweb.