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Cheryl Levy @cheryl-levy.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Have you taken advantage of 10% Discount on 15-course bundle at International Institute of Genealogical Studies? Use coupon code: SURPRISE10. expires 30 Nov 2025. Need help choosing courses? Check out my 15 Top Picks. genealogysocial.com/GSnews/chery... #genealogy #familyhistory #onlineeducation

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Cheryl’s Top Picks for a 15-Course Bundle

I am a graduate of the International Institute of Genealogical Studies, and have earned my PLCGS in Canadian Records (2016) and DNA & Genetic Genealogy (2024). I am currently working on my Professiona...

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Thayendanegea (Joseph Brant) was one of the most important Indigenous leaders of the late-18th and early-19th centuries. A gifted diplomat, he spent his life fighting for the right for his people to remain on ancestral lands. This is his story. 🧵 1/10

Oil portrait painting of Joseph Brant (Thayendanegea), the Mohawk Chief. He stands in a three-quarter pose facing left, gazing directly at the viewer with a serious expression. He wears traditional Mohawk regalia: a red and white feathered headdress, a white ruffled shirt, a large silver gorget and armband, multiple silver trade brooches and medals across his chest, a black sash, and a dark cloak over one shoulder. His right hand rests on a tomahawk tucked into a colorful sash at his waist. The background is dark and dramatic with swirling clouds. In the lower right corner, gold lettering reads: "Thayendanegea, Joseph Brant, The Mohawk Chief." The painting is framed in an ornate gold frame.

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Cheryl Levy @cheryl-levy.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Sharing our current Pre-Holiday Sale from the International Institute of Genealogical Studies. Invest in your dreams! Earn your professional genealogy certification without breaking the bank! Save 10% on 15+ courses with code Surprise10 Valid to Nov 30, one use per person. GenealogicalStudies.com

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

On Aug. 16, 1896, four individuals were stopped along Rabbit Creek in northern Canada. In the water, one of them saw something that changed Canada forever: gold. That discovery sparked the Klondike Gold Rush. This is the story of some of those involved in that discovery. 🧵 1/9

A black-and-white photograph of a crowded street scene on Front Street in Dawson, dated July 4, with numerous people, many wearing hats, gathered in front of buildings with signs for "Criterion" and "DuBois Clothing, Hats, Boots, Shoes." Some individuals are on rooftops, and a banner advertises a "Two Hundred Room Private Hospital." The background features a hilly landscape under a partly cloudy sky.

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Cheryl Levy @cheryl-levy.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

Tasks performed daily - part of the social history of the time period adding understanding to our research. Placing them in time & place brings ancestors to life. What were their living conditions? What part did they play in their community? #genealogy #familyhistory #socialhistory #occupations

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

On this day in 1930, the first British Empire Games (now the Commonwealth Games) were held in Hamilton, Ontario. The Games featured 11 nations and 400 athletes competing in 59 events. Canada finished second behind England with 54 medals.

The black-and-white photo depicts a group of male athletes in mid-stride during a race on a cinder track, with the central figure crossing the finish line, arms raised in victory. The athletes are wearing numbered athletic uniforms, and a crowd is visible in the background along with flags and buildings, suggesting a historical sporting event.

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Cheryl Levy @cheryl-levy.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

What’s a SIG? In Genealogy Groups, It’s a Special Interest Group (SIG). How do you find them? Watch this video to see how I searched for German SIGs youtu.be/lAxZj_H0eDY #IIGS #GeneaStudies #genealogy #familyhistory #Germangenealogy #GermanSIG #onlineeducation

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Internet Tools: How to find genealogy society special interest group help

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Family history connects us in powerful ways. 💫 Tag or share this with someone who needs a little reminder of their roots. #GenealogyQuotes #DiscoverYourRoots

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Writing & Editing @wrtrstat.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Characters are more powerful to the reader when they move and react in the writing to show their emotions through their actions to the reader. - Wrtr #amwriting #author #writer #Writing ~ #authorsky

If you want to be a writer you must learn to paint with words. - Brian Jacques ~ Background shows a photo of a painting in blue shades that looks like ocean waves.

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Writing & Editing @wrtrstat.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

As an author: Sometimes your writing goes where it wants to, no matter what you try to do. And sometimes, when it does it's amazing, wonderful, and inspiring. - Wrtr #amwriting Be Writing. #author #writer #writing ~ #authorsky

Be true to your story. - Wrtr ~ Background photo shows a mountain lake with small rock islands and blue skies.

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Internet Archive @archive.org · 13/03/2025

🔗 Websites vanish. Links break. But knowledge can live on with your help. Use the Wayback Machine’s Save Page Now tool to archive webpages that are important to you. 🕰️ 💾 📌 Try it now: web.archive.org/save

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Cheryl Levy @cheryl-levy.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Encouragement before my first Writing Sprint for the Family History Writing Challenge 2025. (Feb 1-28) It’s not too late to join! lynnpalermo.kartra.com/page/challen...

Quote on coffee cup: Work it cause you’re worth it!

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Cheryl Levy @cheryl-levy.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Today is February 1st. Remember those Goals you worked on at the beginning of January? How are you doing? Here are some suggestions for Genealogy Goals for 2025. It’s not too late to make new goals! #genealogy #familyhistory #IIGS @GeneaStudies youtu.be/_xeUFq0U-5Q

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2025 Genealogy Goals

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Cheryl Levy @cheryl-levy.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

I didn’t realize there were so many US Colonial Lineage Societies! Their database collections and resources just might hold the key to solving a brick wall. youtu.be/C3knU8NLSg8

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US Colonial New England Ancestors

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Cheryl Levy @cheryl-levy.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Great resource for US Colonial research.

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Cheryl Levy @cheryl-levy.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Ever feel like a Detective? Research involves developing investigative skills. We need to think like detectives and glean every clue to uncover the keys to unraveling our family history mysteries. #genealogy #familyhistory #researchlikeadetective www.thoughtco.com/how-to-devel...

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5 Steps to Researching Like a Genealogy Pro

Learn how to develop and execute a genealogy research plan like the pros and you'll have your family tree research on track in no time!

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Cheryl Levy @cheryl-levy.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

I am looking forward to participating in Lynn Palermo’s Family History Writers Challenge again this year. So helpful and encouraging! ❤️

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Cheryl Levy @cheryl-levy.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Overview of the Methodology Courses at the International Institute of Genealogical Studies. They are the foundation of our certificate programs. #genealogy #familyhistory #onlinecourses #methodology youtu.be/eLtVuCtM1-c?...

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The Foundations of Methodology

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Marian Burk Wood @climbingfamilytree.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Thanks to all the #Genealogy #FamilyHistory bloggers who provided their links, here is my blog post with the listing (to date) of bloggers who are active on BlueSky. You can click the links to read their blogs! climbingmyfamilytree.blogspot.com/2025/01/gene...

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Genealogy Bloggers on BlueSky

Genealogy research and commentary by Marian Burk Wood, speaker and author of "Planning a Future for Your Family's Past," available from Amazon.com.

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Cheryl Levy @cheryl-levy.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

I have missed #genchat! Looking forward to getting back into the conversations. #genealogy #familyhistory

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Cheryl Levy @cheryl-levy.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Happy New Year to All My BlueSky Followers! Looking forward to connecting with the #genealogy community on BlueSky in 2025. 😁

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Cheryl Levy @cheryl-levy.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

Researching the Social History of our ancestors… tells the rest of the story! ❤️

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Kenneth Marks @marksology.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Finding Your Ancestors: Fundamentals – Occupations Occupation information can be found in many types of #genealogy records. Here is a list of 40 document types that include occupations, a list of 80 old occupations and meanings, and a free occupational records database. buff.ly/49t4uYi

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Cheryl Levy @cheryl-levy.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Not genealogy but relevant. We document those who passed this year, but what about those facing their first Christmas without them? I’m hanging ornaments for those we lost this year.

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Liz @willsmanonename.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

#GenHour is tomorrow at 8pm UK time on BlueSky

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Ireland Mapped - OS200 @irelandmapped.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Did you miss our talk at PRONI in October? Don't fret, you can now watch it online and learn more about what the project team has been up to: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TUa... #UniversityOfLimerick #QUBelfast

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Writing & Editing @wrtrstat.bsky.social · 10/11/2024

“Close the door. Write with no one looking over your shoulder. Don't try to figure out what other people want to hear from you; figure out what you have to say. It's the one and only thing you have to offer.” - Barbara Kingsolver #amwriting ...Keep Writing. #author #writing #writer

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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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Cheryl Levy @cheryl-levy.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

This is a cool visual to quickly see the origins of your direct ancestors. I have seen it done with causes of death as well.

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Cheryl Levy @cheryl-levy.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Copy and paste to introduce yourself to #Genealogy Bluesky. Years researching: 40+ years Hobbyist or pro: PLCGS from International Institute of Genealogical Studies (Canadian & DNA) Fun fact/Wildest discovery: Loyalist, Patriot, Mayflower ancestors. My niche/s: Nova Scotia; Loyalists #UEL

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Cheryl Levy @cheryl-levy.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Jumped into the BlueSky pool today. Still finding my way around. Happy to see #genealogy friends here!

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Writing & Editing @wrtrstat.bsky.social · 06/11/2024

“Don't forget - no one else sees the world the way you do, so no one else can tell the stories that you have to tell.” - Charles de Lint #amwriting Be Writing. #author #writing #writer

Don't forget - no one else sees the world the way you do, so no one else can tell the stories that you have to tell. - Charles de Lint - Be Writing. ~ Background photo shows a person standing under and looking up at an airplane flying over the top of them. You can see the bottom of the airplane from ground level, looking up into the night.

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Nov. 16, 1797: HMS Tribune was wrecked off Herring Cove, Nova Scotia. The sinking killed 228 people.

The ship hit Thrum Camp shoal and distress signals were run up. Various ships came to help but a violent gale blew the ship into deeper water.
Through the night, waves swept many passengers off the ship into the ocean. Only a few passengers were rescued from the ship before it sank beneath the waves.

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