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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 8h

I spoke with Cody Broadway, winner of 8 Emmy awards and host/executive producer of the NBCUniversal docuseries The Reunion Project premiering October 10th on COZI TV. www.nbcnewyork.com/the-reunion-... Full episode of my show here: youtu.be/Ppq5aF6WwQc #genealogy #thereunionproject

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Buckle up, buttercups. Take my AI generated photo challenge. You will have to do it over on Facebook, though. www.facebook.com/share/p/1DnQ... Images are either fully AI generated or real images from my own collection, scanned by me. #genealogy

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

6 Oct 2026 Changing an original historical image to “improve” it is no different than using AI to fill out an original death certificate to make it more complete. It changes history. Will the genealogy companies make decent AI policies before it’s too late? #genealogy

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Considering coming to the Genealogy Unconference: Cancun in January? Join our Zoom info session on Sunday, October 11th! Can't make it? We will record it. Sign up: tixoom.app/kphdna/TyvQd... After the meeting we can match people up with roommates. Share a room with 1, 2 or 3 people!

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

6 Oct 2026 Final day of the launch sale. #genealogy www.theformidablegenealogist.com/product-page...

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

5 Oct 2026 Finding asylum records at a state archive #genealogy www.theformidablegenealogist.com/product-page...

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

4 Oct 2026 My great grandma’s brother was institutionalized. Here’s what I found in his records from the Redfield School for the Feeble Minded #genealogy www.theformidablegenealogist.com/product-page...

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

4 Oct 2026 I will show you how to remove photos from the FamilySearch Family Tree #genealogy #FamilySearch

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

3 Oct 2026 Grab this during the launch sale. #genealogy www.theformidablegenealogist.com/product-page...

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

NEW! I am so excited for you to see this new series and new format. Launch sale is just $10 through Oct 6th for 63 pages of research gold. Learn how to research records for institutions, asylums, state hospitals and similar facilities. www.theformidablegenealogist.com/product-page... #genealogy

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I’ve been hard at work on this and almost done. Proofread tomorrow then releasing it!

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

1 Oct 2026 The Natl Archive records are starting to move #Genealogy #nationalarchives www.archives.gov/research/news

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

1 Oct 2026 Free access to all of Newspapers.com but you have to search from this link. Free Access Link: newspapers.com/freeaccess #Genealogy

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

1 Oct 2026 Someone is adding garbage AI slop photos to the Findagrave profiles of my grandparents. We have a very small family. This is a stranger. #Genealogy

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

30 Sep 2026 NARA has quietly announced tribal listening meetings 3 months after announcing closures #Genealogy #nationalarchives

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

30 Sep 2026 DNA kits that don’t match their accompanying family trees #Genealogy

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

29 Sep 2026 Here are some tips for finding forgotten cemeteries #Genealogy

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

29 Sep 2026 One spot left! I’d love to spend the day with you in the Twin Cities! #Genealogy #genealogyunconference www.theformidablegenealogist.com/product-page...

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

27 Sep 2026 Start paying attention to WHERE something came from more than just what it appears to be. #Genealogy

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

27 Sep 2026 Turn this new feature on in FamilySearch Labs #Genealogy #FamilySearch

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

26 Sep 2026 Use code MAGIC50 for 50% off one item. #Genealogy www.theformidablegenealogist.com/category/all...

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

25 Sep 2026 I am thrilled to announce that registration is fully open for Genealogy Unconference: Cancun. #Genealogy #genealogyunconference www.theformidablegenealogist.com/product-page... Resort pricing on the website listing. Unconference pricing $299.

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

25 Sep 2026 Did you know that you can now make your own family tree on FamilySearch that no one else can edit? #genealogy #FamilySearch

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I've never done this before. Use coupon code MAGIC50 to get 50% off of 1 PDF genealogy research guide or 1 bundle of PDF research guides. Hurry - only good Sep 25-27 & you MUST use the code MAGIC50 to get the discount. 1 use per person. www.theformidablegenealogist.com/category/all... #genealogy

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

25 Sep 2026 This is terrible advice. Dont use the largest record site in the world which is also free?!?! #genealogy

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Several of you asked for more detail on the 2 talks I'll be giving at RootsTech in Salt Lake City in 2027. Both of them made the sneak peek list! www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech...

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Check out what Ancestry.com looked like in 1999

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

24 Sep 2026 You cannot be an expert on all types of research. #genealogy Genealogy friends- tell me something you JUST learned.

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

24 Sep 2026 Would you blindly trust this family bible page? #genealogy

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

23 Sep 2026 Which family bible page would you trust? #genealogy

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

22 Sep 2026 Don’t miss this vital step when you find a record #genealogy

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

21 Sep 2026 Every location will have different rules and laws. #genealogy

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

20 Sep 2026 Did he really live in a dugout? Get federal land records from Brian at this referral link. #genealogy rhinehart-roots.myshopify.com?ref=jen_shaf...

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

19 Sep 2026 And now for something completely different.

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

19 Sep 2026 Here’s what you need to pay attention to on the census. And it’s not names. #genealogy

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

17 Sep 2026 A few thoughts on dismantling the San Bruno National Archives #genealogy #nationalarchives #nara

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

15 Sep 2026 Here’s some advice on searching institutional records #genealogy

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

15 Sep 2026 Pardon my cold. Why haven’t we heard from the new Archivist of the United States about these NARA closures? #genealogy #nationalarchives

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

13 Sep 2026 My event is almost sold out! 9 spots remaining. www.theformidablegenealogist.com/product-page... #genealogy

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

12 Sep 2026 The only way to prove bio relationships #genealogy

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

11 spots left! Considering attending this event? Almost sold out! www.theformidablegenealogist.com/product-page...

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

11 Sep 2026 Why weren’t Tribal Nations consulted about National Archives closures? #genealogy #nara #nationalarchives

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

11 Sep 2026 Here’s a pretty concerning update about the National Archives closures #genealogy #nara #nationalarchives

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

10 Sep 2026 There’s finally some momentum about the National Archives closures #genealogy #nara #nationalarchives www.theformidablegenealogist.com/about

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