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WikiTree @wikitree.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

🤠 Westward Ho! The WikiTree frontier project is back! Join our Discord Research Party Wed 9/10 at 7pm EDT. Explore legendary figures like Wyatt Earp & Annie Oakley + everyday pioneers who built the West. FREE for all! WikiTree.com/g2g/1935733 #CollaborativeGenealogy #FamilyHistory

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Kentucky Genealogical Society @kentuckygenealogy.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

🌳 It’s Arbor Day! The Tulip Poplar—Kentucky’s state tree—is more than a leaf in our logo. It symbolizes family trees, deep roots, and the winding path of genealogical discovery. Learn more and plant a memory: www.arborday.org #Genealogy #ArborDay

Source: National Archives & Records Administration; Public domain.

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Ancestry Roads @ancestryroads.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

I started writing a #blog this year to document the #stories behind the stories & to Change the Narrative on #Appalachia and #Appalachians. The fabulous @amyjohnsoncrow.bsky.social promoted my latest entry about Appalachian #Dialect and #Language. ancestryroads.blogspot.com/2025/04/52-a...

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52 Ancestors Week 14: Language

Appalachian English is native to Appalachia and the Appalachian mountain region of the Eastern United States.

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Kentucky Genealogical Society @kentuckygenealogy.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Discover how the Kentucky Genealogical Society is preserving Bluegrass history and helping family historians like you uncover their roots—watch now and connect with your Kentucky story! 🌿📜 #Genealogy #BluegrassRoots

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Introduction to the Kentucky Genealogical Society

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Ancestry Roads @ancestryroads.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Flying to #RootsTech2025 before dawn. Flying reminds me how much I love to travel by train instead. Tip: When they say remove "laptops only" through security, they also mean tablets. That is 20 minutes I will never get back.

This is a photograph taken at early morning, showing a large, modern architectural structure that appears to be an outdoor walkway or terminal at an airport.

The most prominent feature is the overhead canopy. It's a series of repeating, arched segments that create a long, tunnel-like effect. The canopy is constructed of a white, latticed framework – think of a very large, open grid of thin, interconnected beams. This framework forms a series of triangular and diamond shapes, creating a complex, repeating pattern. The canopy is translucent, allowing light to pass through, and is illuminated from above, giving it a soft, glowing appearance.

Below the canopy is a roadway. We can see several cars driving on this roadway, suggesting it's an area for vehicle traffic. The cars are various colors, including white, black, and red.

On either side of the roadway are pedestrian walkways. There are people walking along these walkways, indicating this is a space for passengers to move between different parts of the airport. We can also see some airport-related equipment, such as luggage carts, suggesting this is a transportation hub.

The overall lighting is dim but functional. The overhead canopy provides a soft, diffused light, while streetlights illuminate the roadway and walkways. The image is taken at night, so the background is dark, but the lit areas are clearly visible.

The perspective of the photo is from a slightly elevated position, possibly from inside a vehicle. We can see a portion of a car door or window frame in the lower left corner of the image, suggesting the photo was taken from within a car.

The overall impression is one of a modern, functional, and well-lit transportation space. The repeating pattern of the overhead canopy creates a sense of rhythm and depth, while the activity on the roadway and walkways suggests a busy and active location.

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Ancestry Roads @ancestryroads.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

A pioneer in early Country Music, Moonshine Kate. Along with her father, Fiddlin' John, they were fantastic musicians and fiddlers but the Depression-era put a stop to their dreams. #CountryMusic #Moonshine #Music #Appalachia youtube.com/shorts/52yjC...

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🎻 Moonshine Kate, a #Pioneer in Early #County Music

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Proud Appalachian @rwheeler.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

“I hope that people can see that no matter what circumstances you’re up against, there’s light at the end of the tunnel, and at some point, addiction is going to make you decide if you’re going to end it or progress, and it’s an everyday battle that you have to deal with for the rest of your life.”

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Set in Appalachia amid the opioid epidemic, the film 'Hazard' will premier in Fairmont and other W.Va. cities

FAIRMONT — On the surface, the new film by Appalachian filmmaker Eddie Mensore could easily be dismissed as just another opioid movie set in a state riddled with poverty.

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Ancestry Roads @ancestryroads.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

On all social media, a lot of conversations about the #CalifroniaFires vs #WNC #Helene #relief packages. Let me break it down for you so a 5 year old can understand it: Both are horrific. Both deserve our compassion. Both need our help. People need to stop dividing #Americans in need.

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Stephen J Caraccia @sjcaracciacpa.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Randy Seaver taught us this 6 YEARS AGO - so, at least once a year, I think it's important to remind everyone how to search their tree for hints within a single data set. Hints you've accepted won't show up, so it's really useful! #Ancestry #Genealogy www.geneamusings.com/2019/10/usin...

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Using the "Mining Ancestry.com Hints From a Specific Collection" Tool

Over the past five years or so, several researchers have been using a known genealogy "tool" to isolate the Ancestry Record Hints in a speci...

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Ancestry Roads @ancestryroads.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

I woke up this morning to an alert from the secret underground #weather kids on social media. They are now predicting 4 to 6" of #snow over Metro #Atlanta and the Northern Counties on Friday. Will it hold true? I dunno but I sure hope so. This Southern transplant misses snow. #gawx

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Ancestry Roads @ancestryroads.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

I need advice. I have a 6 year old #Yorkie & babysit my son's #terrier often. I've been asked to #adopt a very young bonded pair of Yorkie mixes but someone mentioned "Littermate Syndrome". Has anyone had this situation? #dog #dogsofbluesky #adoptdontshop

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Internet Archive @archive.org · 26/12/2024

When the clock strikes midnight on January 1, creative works from 1929 & sound recordings from 1924 will enter the public domain in the US, like: ⚓️ Popeye 🕵️ The Maltese Falcon 📖 The Sound and the Fury 🇮🇹 A Farewell to Arms 🏠️ A Room of One's Own 🙌 Hallelujah 🎺 Bolero and many more! 🧵👇

Singin' in the Public Domain event tile, featuring the Lockette, expressing open content.

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Ancestry Roads @ancestryroads.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

We #Appalachians do have our #traditions, required #food, quirky #celebrations, something called a Watch Night. Happy New Year to all. May #2025 bring you peace, joy, and happiness. And, a trip to #Appalachia Quick read on the blog. ancestryroads.blogspot.com/2025/01/appa...

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Appalachian New Years Traditions

New Years Traditions in Appalachia and from Appalachians. Black eyed peas, anyone?

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Joe G @eastendjoe.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Has this happened to anyone yet?

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Justice @justicehudson.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

As we round down the year, I think it’s a good time to review some of the biggest stories of 2024 for Wheeling. Each topic will have its own thread, but I’ll link them below for your convenience! For the full story check out Wheeling Free Press! www.wheelingfreepress.com/p/four-stori...

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Wheeling Rewind: Four stories that defined the Friendly City in 2024

From poverty to politics, funding to flooding, and construction to convictions, the city of Wheeling’s 2024 saw a whirlwind of newsworthy events.

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andy™ @andylevy.net · 31/12/2024

today’s the day my 2024 turns around i just know it

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Ancestry Roads @ancestryroads.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

I revitalized my #blog for 2025 & sharing the #history, #culture, & #music of #Appalachia & #Appalachians. A companion to my #genealogy pod/webcasts. Four People, Two Pets My Journey of loss and sharing the songs that got me through 2024. ancestryroads.blogspot.com/2024/12/you-...

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You couldn't pay me to do this year again

Wrapping up 2024 Genealogy and Appalachia.

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Ancestry Roads @ancestryroads.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

#FindAGrave is refusing to let my friend manage her father's memorial. They said they can't force a manager to release it to a daughter. This pisses me off.

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Ancestry Roads @ancestryroads.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Good bye #LittleDebbie for another year. I liked you a little too much this year. 🤪

Color Photo of Little Debbie Christmas snack cake on a desk with a ceramic mug of tea. Tiny pink Christmas tree.

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BookWormSat @bookwormsat.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

‘She is the Snow Queen. She is flying where the snowflakes swarm the thickest.’ ~ Hans CA This is the last week for #BookWormSat on Twitter (we will be on BSky and Threads as usual for 2025. Tomorrow we are as cold as the ice and snow queens of literature. Shiver along with us. 🖼️ Rudolf Koivu

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Ancestry Roads @ancestryroads.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

An #Appalachian friend of mine sent me a little something special for my #Christmas tree. ❤️ I love random fun surprises like this.

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Ancestry Roads @ancestryroads.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

One final appeal before #Christmas. Can you help this #Helene family with 5 teens for Christmas presents? Our Project has already bought/donated 80% that was on their list. Please help us "clear the list". Any help is most appreciated! www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...?

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Check out my list on Amazon

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Ancestry Roads @ancestryroads.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Does anyone remember having a "Christmas Club" bank account? I paid into it, faithfully, every week when I had my first "grown up" job.

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Ancestry Roads @ancestryroads.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

On the morning of 7 Dec 1941, Japanese bombers sank the USS Arizona (BB39) in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii Territory. Over a thousand (1,177) of her crew died when the ship sank. On #WikiTree, I am helping by adding sailors lost on the USS Arizona. Join us to honor them. tinyurl.com/mpck7hhk

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pearl harbor day is celebrated on december 7th

ALT: pearl harbor day is celebrated on december 7th

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Ancestry Roads @ancestryroads.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Friends: Help! Our Project #adopted a family impacted by #Helene to fulfill their Christmas Wish List. This family lost so much. If you are able, could you look at their Wish List & purchase an item to bring these kids some #Holiday #joy Many thanks! tinyurl.com/mzc5jpet

Color graphic with Santa Claus, a Christmas Tree and paper that says "Dear Santa". Text = Christmas Wish List

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Ancestry Roads @ancestryroads.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Rigatoni Pie for dinner. I planned Thanksgiving dinners perfectly... No leftovers.

Round pan with rigatoni noodles standing straight up

Rigatoni Pie. Noodles standing straight up with tomato sauce and baked mozzarella cheese on top.

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Megan Smolenyak @megansmolenyak.com · 27/11/2024

Coming soon, y'all!

cover of book entitled "The Quest for Annie Moore of Ellis Island: Uncovering the True Story of the First Immigrant to Arrive at America's Isle of Hope"

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WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 26/11/2024

This is Otis. He just had his very first vet appointment. Even got to take a picture like it was his first day of school. 12/10 we're proud of you, Otis

a tiny brown dachshund puppy with tan a snoot and eyebrows, and adorably wrinkly ankles sits on a black countertop. next to him is a chalk sign that reads, "My first visit at Vets 4 Paws in Irvine." the sign indicates the wide-eyed puppy's name is Otis, he is 2.2 kilograms, and he's 10 weeks old.

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Ancestry Roads @ancestryroads.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

If you are able to help, please consider buying a coat or several off of the Western North Carolina Coat Drive. These coats will be available to those impacted by Hurricane #Helene and those that lost everything. #Appalachia t.co/GQC6qcFzMd

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Zack Harold @zackharold.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

for the first time ever on bluesky, i present ... my oral history of "turkey time," a novelty song cooked up by a pop radio DJ in 1999 that still somehow captivates an entire West Virginia city. zackharold.com/butterball-y...

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Butterball, you blow my mind: an oral history of “Turkey Time,” Charleston’s favorite Thanksgiving song

This article was originally published in the Fall 2018 issue of WV Living. If you’ve ever driven through Charleston in November with your radio turned to 102.7 FM, there’s a good chance some unusua…

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David Ryan @ryangenealogy.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

A query for anyone with expertise in 19th century Irish history, particularly landed estates. I'm researching an individual at the moment who is listed on his sons marriage record as a 'law agent'. Trying to determine if this was the same as a land agent #Ireland #19thcentury

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Read Appalachia @readappalachia.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

What has been your favorite book that you’ve read this year? What makes it your favorite?

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Ancestry Roads @ancestryroads.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

If you are able, could you help out this family who lost everything in the #Helene Flood. (They have been verified for disaster relief through a local organization.) Their immediate need is clothes for their children. There are some Christmas toys and pet needs. www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

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Check out my list on Amazon

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Society for One-Place Studies @oneplacestudies.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Welcome to a special #OnePlaceWednesday – it's the 5th birthday of our weekly #OnePlaceStudies chat! Join in by adding the hashtag to posts about your #OnePlaceStudy, studies in general, #LocalHistory, & ancestral places. Our blog: www.one-place-studies.org/oneplacew…

Join us today for the 5th birthday of #OnePlaceWednesday! Celebrate by posting with the hashtag and you could win a prize — see our blog for details.

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Steve Little @digitalarchivst.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Hi #Genealogy Friends and Generative AI Enthusiasts! Join me at 2 PM ET, Wednesday 20 November 2024, for a free Legacy Family Tree Webinar. Discover new ways artificial intelligence assists genealogical research in 2024. 1/🧵

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Travel With Al (as in AL or Allan) @heritagehuntingal.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Sample HERITAGE HUNT alert post. I’ll be visiting central East Florida US shoreline villages. If you have found any family heritage surprises about the area, let me know. I'll try to video evidence for walking tour.

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Ancestry Roads @ancestryroads.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Kolomoki Mounds State Park, Blakely, Georgia gastateparks.org/KolomokiMounds #FootpathFriday #GeorgiaOnMyMind #Georgia

The photo shows a signpost in a wooded area. The signpost has a brown background with white lettering. The signpost points to the right and says "Swimming Picnicking." The path leading to the right is visible, with a dirt surface and surrounded by trees.

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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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Ancestry Roads @ancestryroads.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

This might not be a popular opinion but I have to say what I feel... hear me out on this one. It is up to us to provide our own happiness. We can not rely on others & we dang sure can not rely on any of the politicians. This weekend, step away from current events & do something you love.

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Ancestry Roads @ancestryroads.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

More than Moonshine: Join the table of Appalachian Ancestors for meals & stories. My 2024 #WikiTree Symposium Presentation. Uncover your family's history through the flavors of #Appalachia. Combining centuries of #Appalachian stories and foods. tinyurl.com/bdz62mdb

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More than Moonshine: Join the table of Appalachian Ancestors

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Ancestry Roads @ancestryroads.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Encouraged by a good friend, I said I would give BlueSky another chance. I joined when it was T2 and was immediately insulted because I am an Appalachian. 10 minutes into this place, today, and again, I see Appalachia widely being insulted. Take your politics out of Appalachia. Insults=Block

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Society for One-Place Studies @oneplacestudies.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Hello @57chestnuts.bsky.social! Check out Starter Packs to (re)connect with people here! Our #OnePlaceStudies pack: bsky.app/starter-pack... Daniel's #genealogy pack 1: bsky.app/starter-pack... ... and pack 2: bsky.app/starter-pack... Joe's #LocalHistory pack: bsky.app/starter-pack...

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