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Lene D. Kottal @kottalgenealogy.com · 12/03/2026

🎧 Listen to the lastest episode of the podcast Journeys into Genealogy to get my best tips on how to research your Danish ancestors! Huge thanks to Emma Cox for having me as a guest 🙏 #Genealogy #Denmark #Danish journeysintogenealogy.substack.com/p/researchin...

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Researching Danish Ancestors with Lene Kottal

(hint: it's very different from other countries!)

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

📢Beyond The Family Tree genealogy conference at the University of Strathclyde, Scotland, June 25–26, 2026 (hybrid format). Interdisciplinary Perspectives on AI, DNA, Education and Community in Genealogy. 🎟️Delegate tickets and further information 👉 www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/... #Genealogy

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Edward A. Rueda @mredwardrueda.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

¡HOY ES EL DÍA! TODAY IS THE DAY!!! Watch my #RootsTech talk on #Latino #Genealogy LIVE at 5pm EST, or on demand using the same link: www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech... ¡Nos vemos!

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SusanM @samcaligal.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

#Genealogy tip: Hit a "brick wall?” Research sidelines -- siblings, cousins, inlaws, neighbors. Sometimes their records can provide just the information you are looking for.

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Lene D. Kottal @kottalgenealogy.com · 28/02/2026

Do you have tips on how to grow a business? Then here's a speaking opportunity for you! The conference is NOT about #genealogy research, but about business management, so you don't have to be a genealogist to speak at this virtual event. Please share with relevant speakers in your network!

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Lene D. Kottal @kottalgenealogy.com · 06/01/2026

2026 so far: Back to work yesterday after the holidays, but first drove my husband to work because of ❄️ Ended up with a flat tire. (How did I ever manage without a car? 🤔) Today my son's school was closed due to water damage, so I home schooled him. 🤞 for better time for #genealogy tomorrow!

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Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) @apgenealogists.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

AI can help beyond research. “LLM Prompts for the Professional Genealogist” explores using large language models for business tasks like writing, SEO, and data organization. Practical guidance by Natalie Webb in the December 2025 APG Quarterly. #APGQ #Genealogy

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Dee @jayhawkgenie.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Okay #genealogy folk, who is going to RootsTech? I’m thinking about going this year.

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Cynthia Miller @cyngenie.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Preparing family history booklet for relatives interested but not enough to read through my boxes of files. 40-50 pages narrative history, family tree, photos, chronology, cemeteries list—what else should I include? #genealogy

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Debbie Cameron @debsadelight.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

This #postcard was given to my husband’s uncle Edgar in 1924 by his parents when he was about 5 years old. Seems a bit odd .. it’s a bit grown up and when were #NewYears cards a thing for kids!!??? My mum in law was born later that year. #FamilyHistory historicalclues.blogspot.com/2022/01/a-fa...

Ed with his mum and dad and grandad. My mum in law was born in 1924. The family emigrated to the US in 1929 but returned after 3 years. His mum missed Liverpool and her huge family!

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The Family Histories Podcast @familyhistoriespodcast.com · 21/12/2025

It’s time for your Three Random Words from our 7th episode of season 10: “The Glassworker” with Lene D. Kottal @kottalgenealogy.com 1. Vikings 2. Finland 3. DNA #genealogy #ancestry #FamilyHistory

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Fairfax Genealogical Society @fairfaxgenealogy.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

What’s one place you wish you could see as it looked in their time? Historic courthouse? A long-gone neighborhood? A family farm no longer standing? #familyhistory #genealogy #historicallandmarks

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Family Tree Plus @familytreeplus.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

It’s time for some festive digging into your family tree 🎄🧬 How close to the North Pole can you get through one of your ancestors? Lapland? Alaska? Northern Scotland? Tell us below ❄️👇

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Lene D. Kottal @kottalgenealogy.com · 20/12/2025

Can I set the default language for my own posts to English? If so, how? The three available language settings don't seem to make a difference on this issue. The default is currently Danish, but I rarely post in Danish. #AskBluesky #Help

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Lene D. Kottal @kottalgenealogy.com · 20/12/2025

Where was Ernst Christian Kisky born? Born c. 1738-1751. Tax officer in Nakskov, Denmark, from at least 1794. Died there 1825. Variant spellings: Cesky, Cisky, Kiski, Kitskye, Kiskye - the latter spelling by himself. Any info on the surname outside Denmark is welcome. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

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Lene D. Kottal @kottalgenealogy.com · 16/12/2025

I just listened to the new episode of the @familyhistpod.bsky.social with @simonsaidthis.bsky.social Simon Young shared his brick wall: He has no information on the origin of his ancestor in New Zealand, and the father's name was apparently William Smith! #Genealogy #NewZealand #FamilyHistory

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Carolyn S @chicagomom.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

If you’ve ever thought about DNA testing for #genealogy purposes, MyHeritage has a sale on their test ($25 US). Ends tomorrow.

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thefamilyarchives.bsky.social @thefamilyarchives.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Rather chuffed to have my article published in The New Zealand Genealogist magazine December issue. The theme was "Where did they live?" #genealogy #familyhistory #archives #nz #genhour #oneplacestudies

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Meg @roaringmeg.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

I’ve researched all the names on this war memorial (Christ Church, Ashton under Lyne ) but two names have been impossible to pin down - WILLIAM JOHNSON and RICHARD PITT #WorldWarOne #LestWeForget #WarMemorials #Army #Genealogy

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Megan Smolenyak @megansmolenyak.com · 02/12/2025

Bad #genealogy news in the U.K.

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Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) @apgenealogists.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

The November APG eNews is out! Learn how to track Continuing Education hours, hear from APG Fellow Lisa Vogele, explore the Coast Salish nations in the next webinar, and more. Read the full issue: apgen.org/apg_enews.ph #APG #genealogy

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Steve Jackson @atcherleyons.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Today is the last day before the big hike in fees charged by the Probate Search service for copies of England & Wales wills dating from 1858 to the present. I think I am now done with ordering, for my #OnePlaceStudies and my own #FamilyHistory. I won't miss using that clunky-beyond-belief website!

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Jouni Alkula @jsalk.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

105 years ago today 39 Finns, escorted by a lieutenant of English Army, landed in Quebec. What had happened and who were they? #WW1 #CivilWar1918 #MilitaryHistory #genealogy sectionmen.fi/en/deported-...

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Deported to Canada – Canadian Finns Genealogy

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#genchat 🦋 @genchat.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

#genchat I am so sorry we ran out of time! Thanks for all your courthouse stories! Next time (Nov 28) is our LAST OPEN MIC about #Genealogy Related Projects - be it professional, personal, creative or whatever! See you there!

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Lene D. Kottal @kottalgenealogy.com · 14/11/2025

Probate records for England and Wales are going from £1.50 to £16 each on Monday, 17 November. www.thegazette.co.uk/wills-and-pr... If you want to take advantage of the current price, the orders need to be placed by Sunday, 16 November. 1/ #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #AncestryHour

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Copy probate fees set to increase

The Ministry of Justice has announced that the fee for obtaining copies of probate grants, wills or letters of administration in England and Wales will increase from 1.50 pounds to 16 pounds per copy ...

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Society for One-Place Studies 🎃👻🕸️ @oneplacestudies.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

It’s #OnePlaceWednesday! Wherever you are and wherever you are researching, for your #FamilyHistory, #LocalHistory or #OnePlaceStudy projects, we hope you’re having a great week. Use the hashtag to tell us about the places and communities you are studying, and to share your OPS news, pics, and chat.

#OnePlaceWednesday.
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One-Place Studies, where family history and local history unite.

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

🗂️ Novice Genealogy Workshop: Finding Records Join Stephanie Sparks and Dru Froggett on Tuesday, Nov 18, 1–3 PM in the Donaldson Room at the WVGS Library. Learn how to locate key records and start building confidence in your genealogy research skills! #GenealogyWorkshop #BeginnerGenealogy

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Paula W @toomuchbrudders.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Veterans Day remembrance: He wanted to be a farmer. My second cousin served in Vietnam but when he returned, died while still on base: toomuchbrudders.com/2025/07/26/e... #poem #VeteransDay #FamilyHistory #poetry

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'Epilogue' | Thomas Edward Regan | Too Much Brudders blog

Thomas Edward Regan survived his service in Vietnam, but suffered a terrible accident while on base back in the States.

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Lene D. Kottal @kottalgenealogy.com · 11/11/2025

My first Legacy Family Tree webinar is finally out! Topic: The tool DigDag, a digital atlas of Denmark's historical jurisdictions. Legacy Family Tree Weinars membership is required. I may receive a fee if you watch it. familytreewebinars.com/webinar/find... #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #History

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Find the Right Historical Jurisdiction in Denmark Using the Website DigDag - Legacy Family Tree Webinars

DigDag is a digital atlas of Denmark’s jurisdictions since the 1600s. The atlas covers many types of jurisdictions and authorities, including parishes,...

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Fairfax Genealogical Society @fairfaxgenealogy.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

🌳 Curious about your family history? Join us for Open Genealogy Night on Monday, Nov 17, 2025, 7:00–8:45 PM at the City of Fairfax Regional Library. Connect, share, and explore research with genealogists of all levels—no registration required! #GenealogyCommunity #FamilyHistory #FairfaxVA

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Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) @apgenealogists.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Last call! Applications for the 2026 APG Fellowship close 15 November 2025. APG Members -- don’t miss this funded opportunity to take your genealogy work abroad, grow professionally, and pursue a project outside your country of residence. Apply now apgen.org/apg_fellowsh... #APG #Genealogy

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Lene D. Kottal @kottalgenealogy.com · 07/11/2025

I am lucky to be a guest on the Family Histories Podcast, season 10. It is my first podcast appearance. A bit daunting, but Andrew quickly settled my nerves. It was fun and presented me with a different way of reflecting on my research. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory @familyhistpod.bsky.social

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Lene D. Kottal @kottalgenealogy.com · 30/10/2025

As a member of the APG International Affairs Committee, I look forward to seeing this year's applications for the Fellowship. APG members who want to apply need to hurry up! The deadline is 15 November 2025. Read more via the link below. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory www.apgen.org/apg_fellowsh...

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Society for One-Place Studies 🎃👻🕸️ @oneplacestudies.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

UK, Military Service Records, 1939-1959 are now live on Ancestry. (Free access not until 6 November.) Thanks to @wdytyamagazine.bsky.social for the heads-up! #FamilyHistory #LocalHistory #MilitaryHistory #OnePlaceWednesday

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Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) @apgenealogists.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

We're proud to share that 22 APG members are speaking at this year’s New England Regional Genealogy Conference! Don’t miss their incredible sessions—and be sure to stop by the APG booth in the exhibit hall to say hello to members of our New England Chapter! #APG #genealogy

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Lene D. Kottal @kottalgenealogy.com · 25/10/2025

I won a year's subscription to Storied (Ultimate plan)! It was a door prize at the APG Professional Management Conference. Have any of you tried Storied? Any tips? Is there anything you want me to try out there and perhaps blog about? #Genealogy #FamilyHistory @apgenealogists.bsky.social

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

🏠 You’re invited! Join us for the WVGS Open House on Sunday, October 26, 1:00–4:00 PM. Explore our library, meet volunteers, and learn how WVGS can support your family history journey. 📍 WVGS Library, 12222 N 111th Ave, Youngtown 👉 Details: azwvgs.org/calendar #FamilyHistory #OpenHouse

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Calendar – West Valley Genealogical Society

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Lene D. Kottal @kottalgenealogy.com · 02/10/2025

My parents spent their honeymoon near Vejle, Denmark. They used to camp in a tent there, but decided to get a cabin for the honeymoon. To me, it's a bit odd to go camping on a honeymoon, but they had friends there and wanted to celebrate with them, too. #Honeymoon #FamilyHistory #Genealogy

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New York Genealogy Links @nygenealogylinks.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Fold3.com recently announced that the War of 1812 Pension Files now include surnames beginning with U and V. These pensions were granted to the veteran, his widow or his heirs. The indexing is now 88% complete. This is a free database. To search, go to: f3.social/6xyt #genealogy

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Lene D. Kottal @kottalgenealogy.com · 01/10/2025

I have decided to spend this year's Family History Month digging deeper into my dad's life, particularly pre-marriage. Basic info: Name: Keld Dræby Kottal Born 24 Oct. 1947 in Odense, Denmark. Married 1970, separated 1980. Died 23 May 2022 in Odense. #FamilyHistoryMonth #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

Portrait of my dad with his head slightly tilted. He has thick, dark hair. He is wearing square glasses, a black jacket, and a yellow or light brown shirt with a floral pattern. It was probably taken in the 1970s.

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