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Marianne R. @grandma-marilou.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

I was recently in Italy on vacation and came across this gem in one of the museums we visited. I have no Italian ancestry, but every time I find something like this, I marvel. The family tree begins in 1214. And while there are only a few dates included, it appears to end in the early 16th century.

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Allie Nickell @alliethinks.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

From tomorrow (28 Aug 2025), Full Text is moving out of FamilySearch labs to become a permanent feature - it will be available in the drop-down 'search' menu. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Mark your calendars for BIFHSGO's virtual conference: 18 and 19 October 2025 on the theme: "Researching the Disadvantaged of England and Wales". Registration opens September 1st. More details on the conference website: www.bifhsgo.ca/2025-confere... #genealogy

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Marianne R. @grandma-marilou.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

The franchise has been exercised! Polls seemed to be very steady,which is good for democracy. #canadavotes

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Laura Babcock 🇨🇦 @laura-babcock.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

MAGA is a major threat to Canada: Poilievre, Danielle Smith, American media, cancelling of fact-checking on CTV, dangerous editorial bias of American-owned Canadian media chains and social media. Tomorrow's OShow panel will be on how to fight back and stop them #ElbowsUpCanada 🇨🇦 #Cndpoli

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Marianne R. @grandma-marilou.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

I have been very busy working on a fascinating story about my Nottingham ancestors! I will present my discoveries at the next hybrid meeting of BIFHSGO on Saturday, March 8, at 10 am EST 😊 For details and virtual registration, check out www.bifhsgo.ca/events #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

REMINDER: BIFHSGO’s monthly meeting on Saturday, February 8 will be online only. 9 am EST: Paul Cripwell – “Excel and Family History: How they can work together” 10:00 am EST: Dawn Kelly – “E.F. Kelly and The Champagne of Ginger Ales” #genealogy

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Marianne R. @grandma-marilou.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Sometimes I make a discovery that just makes my heart sing, like this death notice I discovered in a Nottingham newspaper for my 4th great-grandmother dated September 1834! She sounds like she was a lovely soul 💜 #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

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Marianne R. @grandma-marilou.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

This expresses very well why I do what I do! Thanks, Paul! @chiddickstree.bsky.social #Genealogy

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Happy New Year! Our first meeting on Saturday, 11 January 2025 will be VIRTUAL ONLY, just in case a snowstorm blows in. For more details and to register: www.bifhsgo.ca/events

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Genealogy family history events

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Marianne R. @grandma-marilou.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

My fav Christmas heirloom. Hung in my husband's g-mother's house every Christmas for as long as anyone can remember. She would fold it up to put it away every year. A local conservator steamed and mounted it to ready for framing. Now it hangs on our wall every Christmas. #Genealogy

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

REMINDER: 9 a.m. EST - Holiday Social: "What Gifts has BIFHSGO given me over the last 30 years?" 10 a.m. - Great Moments: Carol Annett - An Unexpected Gift Ann Burns - It Happened in Coolross Veronica Scrimger - Blown Away Nancy Higgins – Over the “Golden Bridge” Please join us! #genealogy

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

The British Colonial America Special Interest Group meets virtually on Wednesday 11 December at 7 p.m. EST. Topics: - tips for organizing your finds - a cemetery discovery that furthered your BCA research. Everyone is welcome, and invited to share. More info: bit.ly/3IYLUvB #genealogy

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

WEDNESDAY 11 December 2024: London Special Interest Group meets virtually at 2 p.m. EST. Share stories and photos about Christmas and other festive events, as they relate to your London family history and research. #genealogy More Info: bit.ly/3IYLUvB Image: Museum of London. Object ID 50.82/853

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Paul Chiddicks @chiddickstree.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Exploring your family tree and finding new ancestors is at the heart of family history, but there are certain situations when hiring professional help could be a smart move - see my blog for @familytreeplus #Genealogy www.family-tree.co.uk/how-to-guide...

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5 situations where you may benefit from professional help with your family tree

Exploring your family tree and finding new ancestors is at the heart of family history, but there are certain situations when hiring professional help could be a smart move, writes Paul Chiddicks in h...

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Marianne R. @grandma-marilou.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

One of the things I look forward to most when decorating our Christmas tree is hanging these glass balls. They originally belonged to my great grandmother, who died when I was 6, so I have only faint memories of her. I even have the original Eaton's box they came in. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

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Kenneth Marks @marksology.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Free Online Canada Historical Newspaper Links 170 new collections have been added so now there are a total of 4,415 Free Online Newspaper Collection Links for the country! Pick your province at buff.ly/3OH8Vp0 #genealogy

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Please join us for our monthly meeting on December 14, in person or online. For more information or to register to attend via Zoom: www.bifhsgo.ca/events In person at Knox Presbyterian Church at 120 Lisgar St. Ottawa (at the corner of Elgin Street).

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Carol Annett - "An Unexpected Gift" An unexpected gift of information broke down a 10-year-old brick wall and led Carol to discovering the complete story of her ancestor

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Family Sleuther @familysleuther.com · 29/11/2024

For years, I’ve charted and mapped my ancestry in every way imaginable. Data-driven #genealogy provides focus to research and meaning to our #FamilyHistory. www.familysleuther.com/2024/11/data...

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Data-Driven Genealogy: Charting My Ancestors

Data can help family historians identify gaps in their research and provide fresh perspective on their ancestors' lives.

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Marianne R. @grandma-marilou.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

I finally got time to create my 6 generations chart. Think I will do my sons' next as it should be quite interesting. #Genealogy #SixGenerations

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Marianne R. @grandma-marilou.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Hubby sent me these at work today. Just because. 😊❤️

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Marianne R. @grandma-marilou.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Post you from a different era. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory This is the picture I show when people ask me where my children and grandchildren get their red hair from 😊

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Historic Footsteps @historicfootsteps.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

I’m new here so just a brief intro… I am a genealogist with an interest in historical travel and now I share my history tours on YouTube youtu.be/FBMqgg-kKCo?... Would love to be part of a community here #genealogy #history #localhistory #britishhistory #familyhistory

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History tour of Wentworth, South Yorkshire

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Marianne R. @grandma-marilou.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Saw this on Threads and believe it to be very true. #Genealogy

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Marianne R. @grandma-marilou.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

#Genealogy intrduction Years researching: 16 Hobbyist or pro: Hobbyist Fun fact/Wildest discovery: So many, but most exciting was discovering my husband's grandmother's (b. 1920) parents using DNA

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