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Amber Oldenburg @amberoldenburg.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

If a genealogist wrote candy hearts, they would be equal parts love language and research strategy. Sweet on the outside. Slightly obsessed on the inside What would you add to a genealogist’s candy hearts? #GenealogyHumor #FamilyHistoryFun #Genealogy

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Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Ok BlueSky: what are your favorite history books in terms of sheer page-turning, narrative propulsion? Thinking along the line of Killers of the Flower Moon, etc. Nonfiction chronicles that read like novels or movies.

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Jen @ladyjenpool.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Hey, as a librarian I need to tell you: Our funding depends on usage. So go ahead and check out that book even if you don't think you'll finish it. No one will know. Check out that DVD even though you might not like it. Get ambitious in your quest for knowledge.

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Rachel Shelden @rachelshelden.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Historian friends: tell me about your favorite research & writing tools. As a bonus, would love to know where you learned how to use them & if you'd be interested in sharing your knowledge w/ others.

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Ben Franklin's World @bfworld.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Genealogy in early America wasn’t just about ancestry—it shaped freedom, power & identity. Historian Karin Wulf joins us to explore how lineage helped early Americans define themselves. 🎧 Listen: benfranklinsworld.com/416 #History #Genealogy #USHistory #VastEarlyAmerica

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Amber Oldenburg @amberoldenburg.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Are you in Ohio by any chance? It looks very similar to the hotel I was at last week.

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Denise Cross @denisecross.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

@apgenealogists.bsky.social spreading the word to save this resource.

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Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) @apgenealogists.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Indiana's HB 1148 could expand birth record restrictions from 75 to 99 years, making it one of the most restrictive states. It’s passed the House and heads to the Senate. Our work relies on record access—let’s fight to keep it! Learn more & take action: bit.ly/3DF53CZ

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Family history puzzles are tricky—especially with DNA! 🧩 Join Diahan as she pieces together a case study using records, genetic networks, and the What Are The Odds? tool. FREE webinar: Thursday, March 13 at 2 pm ET. Don’t miss it! webinar.yourdnaguide.com/dna-case-stu... #genealogy #DNA

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Putting the Pieces Together: A DNA Case Study | March 2025

Putting the Pieces Together: A DNA Case Study is a free webinar offered by Your DNA Guide.

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Amber Oldenburg @amberoldenburg.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

RootsTech is officially in full swing, and thankfully, my new boots are up for the journey! #rootstech #rootstech2025

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Nathan Dylan Goodwin @nathandylangoodwin.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

❗GSI RootsTech Special Offer ❗ To celebrate RootsTech 2025, Diahan Southard and I are offering 20% off our two GSI (Genealogy Solves It) experiences, where YOU become the genetic detective. Visit www.GSIEvents.com for more info. #DNA #GeneticGenealogy #IGG #RootsTech #RootsTech2025 #ColdCases

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Jennifer Mendelsohn @jmendelsohn.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Are you a journalist, genealogist or historian who has ever used records from the National Archives? It's time to step up and take some simple steps to preserve federal records. And save our nation's history. Please visit this website. And share widely. fundnara.com

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fundNARA.com - Congress must fund the National Archives at the current level!

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) provides core government functions necessary to preserve, protect, and make accessible records from all three branches of the federal government...

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Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) @apgenealogists.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

APG is pleased to announce that @amberoldenburg.bsky.social has been named as Social Media Specialist for the Association. She is an experienced social media manager, speaker, and professional genealogist known for her engaging content. More: www.apgen.org/news_manager.php?page=39490

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The Fake History Hunter @fakehistoryhunter.net · 13/02/2025

Valentine's Card for history addicts.

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Amber Oldenburg @amberoldenburg.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Love is at the core of family history, making Valentine’s Day the perfect time to research. In honor of the day, MyHeritage is offering free access to all 279 of their marriage record collections. That's over 881 million historical records. Now-2/16 #genealogy www.myheritage.com/marriage-rec...

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Mike Dickison @adzebill.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

The Internet Archive has to date downloaded 500 terabytes of US government websites, which it crawls at the end of every presidential term. The whole archive is fully searchable. This effort's housed by a donation-funded nonprofit, not a branch of the US government. blog.archive.org/2024/05/08/e...

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End of Term Web Archive – Preserving the Transition of a Nation | Internet Archive Blogs

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Aimee Cross Genealogy Hints @ancestryaimee.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Win a FREE RootsTech 3-day Pass! Giving away 2 passes (US residents 18+, excl. RI). Winners chosen Jan 31. Bonus: All entrants get my free "10 Tips for Better RootsTech" guide! Enter now to boost your genealogy skills! ancestryaimee.com/rootstech_en... www.youtube.com/shorts/Z2nj1... #Genealogy

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RootsTech for FREE | Largest Family History Conference

YouTube video by Aimee Cross - Genealogy Hints

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The Public Domain Review @publicdomainrev.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

🥁 Announcing the Public Domain Image Archive! 🥁 We are v excited to share our new sister-project, the Public Domain Image Archive (PDIA), a curated collection of 10k+ out-of-copyright historical images, all free to explore and reuse: pdimagearchive.org @pdimagearchive

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Jordyn Porter-Meche (they/them) @jordynportermeche.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

The Frederick County [MD] Genealogical Society is in desperate need of volunteers. It’s so bad that the Board is contemplating shutting down the whole operation if we can’t find more help. So if you’re looking to volunteer in the new year, come join us! frecogs.org #genealogy #familyhistory

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Frederick County Genealogical Society-Maryland

Frederick County Genealogical Society is in Frederick, Maryland promoting genealogy of Frederick County and Western Maryland.

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Amber Oldenburg @amberoldenburg.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

My reading pie chart is the opposite of yours, but I like it that way.

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY! 🎁 Get a FREE DNA Quick Guide—updated with fresh tools & insights! Shop now: www.yourdnaguide.com/shop Use code FREEGUIDE24 at checkout. ⏳ Ends at midnight ET TODAY! Don’t miss out! 🎄🎁 #Genealogy

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Amber Oldenburg @amberoldenburg.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

How about a little census chuckle? I came across this gem in the Wabash Weekly Intelligencer from the 17 May 1860 edition. It’s a witty take on the upcoming 1860 census questions. My favorite? How many times has your wife wished she were dead, and did you reciprocate the wish?Classic! #Genealogy

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Aimee Cross Genealogy Hints @ancestryaimee.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

RootsTech Giveaway! Win 1 of 2 FREE 3-day passes to RootsTech 2025, the world’s largest family history conference! Bonus: Enter & get my FREE handout “10 Tips for a Better RootsTech Experience!” ancestryaimee.com/rootstech_en... #Genealogy

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Brian Rhinehart @brianrhinehart.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Last Chance to Register! Join me TOMORROW at 1 PM ET for my FREE live webinar: "I Have a Civil War Ancestor... Now What?" All attendees get a FREE handout to take your research further! Don’t miss out—spots are filling up! Register now: civilwarrecords.com/pages/live-free-webinar #Genealogy

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Amy Tanner Thiriot @ancestorfiles.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Class today: • demographics as a genealogical tool • using current language about slavery & enslaved people • understanding the context of WPA slave narratives (they're accurate, but contain what an elderly person was comfortable telling an interviewer) • assessing the reliability of family stories

A quote from Laurel Thatcher Ulrich from the Q&A after the 2021 Juanita Brooks Lecture at Utah Tech. “I don’t trust family stories.But I love them.” https://library.utahtech.edu/special_collections/juanita_brooks.html

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Amber Oldenburg @amberoldenburg.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Try LiveMemory™ for free now. Available on mobile app only. Here’s one of my photos brought to life by LiveMemory. #genealogy

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Amber Oldenburg @amberoldenburg.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

@myheritageofficial.bsky.social has just launched LiveMemory™. It enables you to turn any still photo into a short video clip using AI. It animates the scene in the photo, reimagining it as if you had traveled back in time to watch it live. It’s the ultimate way to reminisce. 1/2

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

🎁 Looking for the ultimate gift for yourself or the genetic genealogy lover in your life? We've got you covered! Dive into our 2024 #Genealogy Gift Guide for ideas that'll spark joy and discovery. Start exploring and find the perfect gifts to unwrap this year! www.yourdnaguide.com/genealogy-gi...?

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Amber Oldenburg @amberoldenburg.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Post you from a different era. My toddler era, circa 1980.

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Brian Rhinehart @brianrhinehart.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Exciting news! I’m hosting a FREE webinar! I Have a Civil War Ancestor... Now What? Uncover hidden records & tackle brick walls in your Civil War research. 📅 Choose a time: ✔️ Dec. 3 @ 7 PM ET ✔️ Dec. 7 @ 1 PM ET Replay available for 2 weeks Sign up! civilwarrecords.com/pages/live-f... #Genealogy

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Contingent Magazine @contingent-mag.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

A reminder that we're collecting monographs, articles, and book chapters by non-tenure-track historians for publication in our year-end lists. Anything that comes out in 2024 is eligible! Click through to add your suggestions. 🗃️

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Publications by Non-Tenure-Track Historians

Since we began publishing in 2019, Contingent has assembled lists of books and articles by non-tenure-track historians released in that calendar year, and we’re doing the same this year for 2024 publi...

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Fred Dews @freddews.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

I like to ask, if you didn’t have to work for money what would you do? Me? Genealogy/family history research. My passion for genealogy/family history starts with a document distributed at a family reunion, April 1973, when I was 3. Learn the whole story: publichistorian.com/2022/01/24/m...

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My family history passion starts with a document

I like to ask people the question, “if you didn’t have to work for money, what would you do?” My answer? Genealogy and family history research, all the time. My passion for geneal…

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Amber Oldenburg @amberoldenburg.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Copy and paste to introduce yourself to #Genealogy Bluesky. Years researching: 6 years Hobbyist or pro: Both Fun fact/Wildest discovery: My paternal grandparents became step siblings several years after their marriage. My niche/s: Homesteaders and social media marketing for genealogists.

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Amber Oldenburg @amberoldenburg.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

We will be out of town for Thanksgiving so I wanted to get it finished before we left.

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Amber Oldenburg @amberoldenburg.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

No #genealogy for me today. I’m taking the day off to do some Christmas decorating. Three trees down only two more to go. Have you started decorating yet?

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Dig: A History Podcast @dig-history.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

We've created a starter pack for History Podcasts - let us know if you want to be added! go.bsky.app/DqYJhqc

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#genchat 🦋 @genchat.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Attention #genchat (and anyone else interested in #genealogy chats)! I’m super-excited to announce that #genchat is going to be moving from Twitter to BlueSky for the new year! (1/4)

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