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Heather Wilkinson Rojo @heatherrojo.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Today is National Talk like a Pirate Day! Did you know that a pirate was involved in the early history of Nutfield, New Hampshire? nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2009/10/ocea...

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Ocean Born Mary, a Londonderry Character

The Ocean Born Mary Story The Myth : A Ship of Ulster protestant passengers was on its way to Boston, Massachusetts when, on 28 July ...

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Heather Wilkinson Rojo @heatherrojo.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

During the fall foliage season we all love the White Mountains National Forest, but it deserves our love year round. And all the National Forests deserve more respect and funding. nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2026/04/the-...

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The History of The White Mountains National Forest

During the COVID lockdown millions of people sought relief from being inside by visiting the White Mountains National Forest in New Hampsh...

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"I firmly believe, that before many centuries more, science will be the master of man...Someday, science shall have the existence of mankind in its power, and the human race commit suicide by blowing up the world." Henry Adams, 1838 - 1918, author, and descendant of both Adams presidents.

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Old North @oldnorth1723.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

On Old North's balcony, there is a cryptic bit of carved graffiti that reads "No Popery Here." "Popery" is a derogatory term, largely fallen out of use, referring to Roman Catholic beliefs or practices.

Carved graffiti in Old North Church's balcony that reads "No Popery Here."

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Heather Wilkinson Rojo @heatherrojo.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Rabbit, rabbit, rabbit! Happy October 1st!

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Pissedoffpundit @pissedoffpundant.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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Heather Wilkinson Rojo @heatherrojo.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

New wage data from the Labor Department: Corporate profits up 47%, worker wages up 12%, groceries up 35%, rent up 40%, and utilities up 28%. Your paycheck grew 12% but your bills grew 35%. The system is rigged against you.

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Claire Bradley @cbgenealogy.ie · 27/09/2026

A new piece on my blog today about the value of commercial genealogy sites. cbgenealogy.ie/subscriptions/ #IrishGenealogy #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #AncestryHour #GenChat

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Heather Wilkinson Rojo @heatherrojo.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

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The History of The White Mountains National Forest

During the COVID lockdown millions of people sought relief from being inside by visiting the White Mountains National Forest in New Hampsh...

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Heather Wilkinson Rojo @heatherrojo.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The UN passed a resolution by a vote of 37 - 1 promoting women's equality. The one opposing vote was the USA. Ladies, remember that when you vote in November.

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Heather Wilkinson Rojo @heatherrojo.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

If you had a dollar for every trans woman competing in college sports, you still wouldn’t be able to afford a gallon of diesel!

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Heather Wilkinson Rojo @heatherrojo.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

For the 250th anniversary of the USA, here is a project to help you find your Patriot ancestors, and also your Mayflower ancestors! nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2018/09/patr...

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Heather Wilkinson Rojo @heatherrojo.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

For the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution we toured Saratoga National Historic Park. The park historian was a great help discussing my two relatives who fought there, on both sides of the war. It's a wonderful place for history and genealogy. nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2026/09/a-vi...

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A Visit to Saratoga National Historical Park

The Visitor Center for Saratoga National Historic Park Last month we wandered over to New York state to visit Fort Ticonderoga and the Sar...

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Heather Wilkinson Rojo @heatherrojo.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

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A Visit to Saratoga National Historical Park

The Visitor Center for Saratoga National Historic Park Last month we wandered over to New York state to visit Fort Ticonderoga and the Sar...

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Heather Wilkinson Rojo @heatherrojo.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Orwellian isn’t a strong-enough word for how Orwellian this country has become.

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Heather Wilkinson Rojo @heatherrojo.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

For the 250th anniversary of the USA, here is a project to help you find your Patriot ancestors, and also your Mayflower ancestors! nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2018/09/patr...

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Jill Ball aka GeniAus @geniaus.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Just reminiscing @heatherrojo.bsky.social and came across this post your wrote after we were recipients of your #genearosity when we visited #Boston after #Rootstech in 2013. Wonderful memories. #Blogging #FamilyHistory #travel nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2013/03/fami...

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Familiar Sights through Foreign Eyes

I met Jill Ball, the Australian Genealogist, at RootsTech last week . We had been "virtual friends" online for a long time, but there...

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Heather Wilkinson Rojo @heatherrojo.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Today is National Talk like a Pirate Day! Did you know that a pirate was involved in the early history of Nutfield, New Hampshire? nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2009/10/ocea...

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Ocean Born Mary, a Londonderry Character

The Ocean Born Mary Story The Myth : A Ship of Ulster protestant passengers was on its way to Boston, Massachusetts when, on 28 July ...

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Heather Wilkinson Rojo @heatherrojo.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Fort Ticonderoga is located on Lake Champlain, and a short drive from most New England points. Did you have any ancestors or relatives serve in the many battles here? There is an extensive research library on site and online. nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2026/09/a-vi...

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Douglas Ogg @dougogg.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I hate to sound like a Luddite, but I agree with this.

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Heather Wilkinson Rojo @heatherrojo.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

This is my 1st blog post on a Loyalist ancestor for the 250th anniversary of the US. My 4th great grandfather, Dr. Johann Daniel Bollman was a military surgeon at the Battles of Saratoga. He settled in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, never returned to Germany. nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2026/09/my-l...

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My Loyalist Ancestors - The Hessian soldier, Dr. Johann Daniel Bollman of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

An exhibit on the German soldiers Saratoga National Historical Park visitor center photographed 16 August 2026 This is the first blog post I...

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Heather Wilkinson Rojo @heatherrojo.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Great family history/genealogy news!

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My Loyalist Ancestors - The Hessian soldier, Dr. Johann Daniel Bollman of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

An exhibit on the German soldiers Saratoga National Historical Park visitor center photographed 16 August 2026 This is the first blog post I...

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Heather Wilkinson Rojo @heatherrojo.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

This is the 13th blog post I've written this year about Revolutionary War veteran ancestors. Thomas Homan was from Marblehead, Massachusetts, and his pension application revealed his extreme poverty. nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2026/08/my-r...

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My Revolutionary War Ancestors - Thomas Homan of Marblehead, Massachusetts

In memory of THOMAS HOMAN who died Jan. 17, 1832, AEt, 75. His Wife TABITHA HOMAN, died March. 11, 1837. AEt, 73. Also two Daughters TABIT...

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Heather Wilkinson Rojo @heatherrojo.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Friday, August 28th, is the 200th anniversary of the Willey Slide in Crawford Notch, New Hampshire. This landslide and human tragedy spurred the tourist industry to the White Mountains, inspired poets and painters, and created a ghost story. nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-...

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The 200th Anniversary of the Willey Family Landslide in Crawford Notch

The original Willey House in Crawford Notch, late 1800s next to the larger Willey Hotel NH State Park photo In 1793 the Willey Family of B...

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Heather Wilkinson Rojo @heatherrojo.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

It's that time of the year again for agricultural fairs. Did you or your ancestors ever enter anything into an agricultural fair? nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2010/08/agri...

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Agricultural Fairs

Photo of the 1983 Topsfield Fair "A Journey Down Old U.S. 1," December 1984, National Geographic magazine from the website http://pho...

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Heather Wilkinson Rojo @heatherrojo.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

It's that time of the year again for agricultural fairs. Did you or your ancestors ever enter anything into an agricultural fair? nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2010/08/agri...

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Agricultural Fairs

Photo of the 1983 Topsfield Fair "A Journey Down Old U.S. 1," December 1984, National Geographic magazine from the website http://pho...

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Heather Wilkinson Rojo @heatherrojo.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

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The 200th Anniversary of the Willey Family Landslide in Crawford Notch

The original Willey House in Crawford Notch, late 1800s next to the larger Willey Hotel NH State Park photo In 1793 the Willey Family of B...

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Heather Wilkinson Rojo @heatherrojo.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

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My Revolutionary War Ancestors - Thomas Homan of Marblehead, Massachusetts

In memory of THOMAS HOMAN who died Jan. 17, 1832, AEt, 75. His Wife TABITHA HOMAN, died March. 11, 1837. AEt, 73. Also two Daughters TABIT...

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Heather Wilkinson Rojo @heatherrojo.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

This is the 13th blog post I have written on my Revolutionary War ancestors. Thomas Homan (1758 - 1832) lived in Marblehead, Massachusetts. He applied for a military pension in 1818, and swore to the court that he was poor, and his wife was infirm. nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2026/08/my-r...

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My Revolutionary War Ancestors - Thomas Homan of Marblehead, Massachusetts

In memory of THOMAS HOMAN who died Jan. 17, 1832, AEt, 75. His Wife TABITHA HOMAN, died March. 11, 1837. AEt, 73. Also two Daughters TABIT...

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Heather Wilkinson Rojo @heatherrojo.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Summer is a great time to have a family reunion! I've been lucky enough to attend a few family reunions of the Locke Family Association. Last weekend was the 136th annual Locke reunion! nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-...

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The 136th Locke Family Association Reunion

The Locke Family Association Center Cemetery, Rye, New Hampshire On August 25, 1891 the descendants of John Locke (1627 - 1696) of Rye, New ...

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Heather Wilkinson Rojo @heatherrojo.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

It's Weathervane Wednesday! nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2026/08/wach... Here are several weathervanes spotted on buildings seen as we cruised the Wachau Valley, Danube River, in Austria in May.

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Wachau Valley, Danube River, Austria for Weathervane Wednesday

This weathercock is above the Durnstein Abbey, famous for the blue and white tower. The weathercock above the church is typical of European...

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Heather Wilkinson Rojo @heatherrojo.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

It's Tombstone Tuesday! Elizabeth Gerrish (1654 - 1712) married Stephen Greenleaf, and she is my 9th great grandmother. Her tombstone is in Newbury, Massachusetts. nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2023/10/eliz...

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Elizabeth Gerrish Greenleaf, died 1712, Newbury, Massachusetts - Tombstone Tuesday

This tombstone was photographed at the First Parish Burial Ground in Newbury, Massachusetts. HERE LYES INTERRED Ye BODY OF ELIZABETH GREEN...

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Heather Wilkinson Rojo @heatherrojo.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

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The 136th Locke Family Association Reunion

The Locke Family Association Center Cemetery, Rye, New Hampshire On August 25, 1891 the descendants of John Locke (1627 - 1696) of Rye, New ...

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Heather Wilkinson Rojo @heatherrojo.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

It's Weathervane Wednesday! Today's place in Budapest, Hungary had two weathervanes and a very interesting history. Have you been to St. Matthias church on Castle Hill in Budapest? nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2026/08/matt...

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Heather Wilkinson Rojo @heatherrojo.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Enjoy a free museum in Massachusetts every day in August. Check out the calendar to see what is free today! Choices include history museums like NEHGS (American Ancestors), New Bedford Whaling Museum, Historic Deerfield, and Pilgrim Hall Museum in Plymouth. www.highlandstreet.org/august-adven...

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August Adventures – HighlandStreet Foundation

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August Adventures – HighlandStreet Foundation

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Heather Wilkinson Rojo @heatherrojo.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

It's Weathervane Wednesday! This whale of a weathervane was spotted over a hotel in New Bedford, Massachusetts. A very appropriate choice, wasn't it? nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2026/07/a-ne... #weathervanes #WeathervaneWednesday

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A New Bedford Whale for Weathervane Wednesday

Today's featured weathervane was photographed in New Bedford, Massachusetts. This two dimensional sperm whale weathervane is located on the...

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Heather Wilkinson Rojo @heatherrojo.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

I published my 12th blog post on ancestors in the American Revolution. I have three Loyalists to write about next. But I've seen a lot of hate online towards authors of stories on Loyalists. Should I write about my Loyalists or not? nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2026/07/my-r...

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My Revolutionary War Ancestors - George Fint of Reading, Massachusetts

The George Flint House in North Reading, Mass. This is the 12th post I have written about a Revolutionary War veteran ancestor. George Fl...

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Heather Wilkinson Rojo @heatherrojo.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Happy Blogversary to Nutfield Genealogy! It's the 17th anniversary of the family history blog I started back in July of 2009. Thank you to all my loyal readers. nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2026/07/seve...

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Seventeen Years of the Nutfield Genealogy Blog

Seventeen years ago I was writing short sketches on local history for a Londonderry website. I submitted the stories each month, and lear...

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