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J. Paul Hawthorne @jphawthorne.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Week 3 of #IGHR’s South Carolina research course is off to a great start! I mapped out the colonial land patent process and turned it into a wall graphic to visualize how our ancestors acquired their land. #Genealogy #SouthCarolinaHistory #FamilyHistory #IGHR2026 @ighrgenealogy.bsky.social

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Marian Pierre-Louis @marianpl.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

A sail maker's house. A mayor's inheritance. A sea captain's family. One Gloucester home has seen it all. Come learn how to research the history of your own house through this local example. More info sawyerfreelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/10-... #HouseHistory #genealogy

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Marian Pierre-Louis @marianpl.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

We've released a new House History Research Guide. Get started researching in Gloucester, Massachusetts! Maybe you'll find a sea captain in your house's history! northeasthousehistorian.com/massachusett... #HouseHistory #GloucesterMA #LocalHistory #genealogy

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Melanie McComb @shamrockgen.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

We are accepting applications for a FREE teacher workshop in Boston, MA. Each participant will receive a $250 stipend. Feel free to share this opportunity with any classroom teachers or librarians who might be interested. Cost: Free + $250 stipend www.americanancestors.org/2026-three-d...

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

1 Aug 2026 Visit www.saveournationalarchives.org #Genealogy #NARA #NationalArchives

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Marian Pierre-Louis @marianpl.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Rhode Islanders! Before you head out on Saturday, stop by the Portsmouth Library and learn how to uncover the stories and history of your house! Starts at 11am. www.portsmouthlibrary.org/slider/house... #PortsmouthRI #househistory #oldhouses #RhodeIslandHistory

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Marian Pierre-Louis @marianpl.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Rhode Islanders! Before you head out on Saturday, stop by the Portsmouth Library and learn how to uncover the stories and history of your house! Starts at 11am. #PortsmouthRI #househistory #oldhouses #RhodeIslandHistory

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Marian Pierre-Louis @marianpl.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Come learn about Sears Houses that were bought through the Sears Catalog and delivered by train!

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

29 July 2026 It’s time to get loud about NARA closures. Go to saveournationalarchives.org #Genealogy #NARA #NationalArchives

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Marian Pierre-Louis @marianpl.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Follow the new Northeast House Historian Facebook page and get tips and tricks on researching the history of your house! www.facebook.com/people/The-N... #househistory #oldhouses #NewEngland #Genealogy #MA #CT #RI #NH #VT #ME #history #localhistory

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Marian Pierre-Louis @marianpl.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Come learn about house history research! We cover a lot in this discussion from house markers, deeds as essential starting points, to secrets in property valuations. #househistory #genealogy youtu.be/IFDzpqrOOt4?... #oldhouses

cover image of interview between The Formidable Genealogists and the Northeast House Historian discussing House History Research

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Marian Pierre-Louis @marianpl.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

I was featured in a WikiTree Challenge and it was the most awesome experience. Thanks to WikiTree for all the folks that worked on my tree. I am so grateful! The reveal was awesome! #genealogy www.youtube.com/live/bHeMrRh...

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Marian Pierre-Louis @marianpl.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

I am so excited to be featured in this Challenge. Thank you to all who participate. I've got Palatine NY, New Netherland NY, Indiana County, PA, Pittsburgh/Czech, an Ontario mystery, and Lancashire, England and Monaghan County Ireland ancestry that I'd love to learn more about. New England roots too

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Marian Pierre-Louis @marianpl.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Interested in exploring the history of your house? Check out this conversation and find out about estate inventory forms, land records, shoes hidden in walls and so much more! #genealogy #househistory

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Marian Pierre-Louis @marianpl.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Gorgeous tree-lined approach to the 1878 Eustis Estate in #MiltonMA #historichouses

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Marian Pierre-Louis @marianpl.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Visiting the Eustis Estate in Milton, MA finally! #historichouses #MiltonMA

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Marian Pierre-Louis @marianpl.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

In 1910, Herbert E. Hicks made headlines in New Bedford newspapers when he bought the Howland Mansion for a secret buyer. Tonight we dive into his life and the house he built on Chancery Street. And through his story you'll learn to research your own house. #HouseHistory #NewBedfordMA #genealogy

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Kate North @curatorkate.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

The lovely Church of St. Mary, Kilburn, North Yorks, is home to a wide array of the famous ‘Mouseman’ furniture - not unexpected really, as the workshop is literally next door! It’s fun trying to find all the mice throughout the church! Here’s a small selection 🥰

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

12 May 2026 Getting photos removed from Findagrave #genealogy

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Marian Burk Wood @climbingfamilytree.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

#Genealogy Both Ancestry & MyHeritage recently updated their terms of service. Read what the Legal Genealogist Judy Russell has to say about the changes: www.legalgenealogist.com/2026/05/12/a...

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AI meets TOS

MyHeritage adds and Ancestry clarifies AI limits Yep, it's terms-of-service season at the genealogy websites, and this year -- not surprisingly -- there's a clear showdown going on between major conte...

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Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) @apgenealogists.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

On 4 May 2026, APG sent a letter to Massachusetts legislators opposing proposed changes to the Commonwealth’s vital records law. Read the letter at www.apgen.org/docs/APG_Mas... #Genealogy

Graphic of shelves at an archive with text on top saying "APG Opposes Proposed Changes to Massachusetts Vital Records Law"

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Sandy Stevenson @tourscotland.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Old Tour #Scotland #Ancestry Travel Visit #Genealogy #Scottish Family #History Blog #photography of houses, vintage cars and people on Welbeck Crescent in #Troon, #Ayrshire. And story of Charles Kerr Marr who was born in Troon in 1855 tour-scotland-photographs.blogspot.com/2019/03/old-...

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Old Photograph Welbeck Crescent Troon Scotland

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Marian Pierre-Louis @marianpl.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Tonight we'll be talking about Master Mariner Francis B. Davis (1828-1878) who died off the coast of Cuba leaving behind a wife and son. Then we'll discuss the French Canadian, Swiss and Portuguese immigrants who owned this seafaring captain's home. #SomersetMA #HouseHistory #OldHouses #genealogy

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Heather Wilkinson Rojo @heatherrojo.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

In 1777 General "Washington's innoculation policy set the stage for compulsory vaccination programs in the US miliatry that have continued for 3 centuries." Until Hegseth abbolished it in 2026 historyofvaccines.org/blog/washing...

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Washington's War Against Smallpox: The Revolutionary Inoculation Campaign

History of Vaccines is an educational resource by the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, one of the oldest professional medical organizations in the US.

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Heather Wilkinson Rojo @heatherrojo.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

I thought I had no information on my ancestor, Nathaniel Treadwell. While writing my series on Patriot ancestors in the American Revolution, he was scheduled to be #6 but I was afraid I didn’t know enough about his service to do a story. I was wrong! nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2026/04/my-r...

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My Revolutionary War Patriots - Nathaniel Treadwell of Ipswich, Massachusetts

The Agawam Hotel in Ipswich, Massachusetts was formerly the Treadwell Tavern, before the mansard roof and porches were added. This is Patr...

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Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) @apgenealogists.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Looking for ways to diversify income? “Get Started with Affiliate Marketing” explains how genealogists can turn trusted recommendations into supplemental revenue. Tips and tech basics from Natalie Webb in the March 2026 APG Quarterly. #APG #Genealogy

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Marian Pierre-Louis @marianpl.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

This Thursday I'm heading to Cape Cod! Join me at the Falmouth Public Library to learn how to research the history of your house. #HouseHistory #FalmouthMA falmouthpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/old...

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Marian Pierre-Louis @marianpl.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Join me Tuesday night in Maynard, Massachusetts. Learn to research the history of your house as we walk through a local house example and discover the history of Maynard! #HouseHistory #LocalHistory #MaynardMA

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Marian Pierre-Louis @marianpl.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Tonight I'll be speaking at the Lincoln Public Library. Come join me! More info here: lincolnpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/10-... #househistory #genealogy #LincolnMA

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

7 Mar 2026 Marian Pierre-Louis from Legacy Family Tree Webinars #genealogy #rootstech

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The Formidable Genealogist @formidablegen.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

8 Mar 2026 Heading home from RootsTech #genealogy #RootsTech

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Jade Walker @jadewalker.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Marcia Smith, a former newspaper writer turned high school teacher turned genealogist, is piecing together the lives of the more ordinary people who are buried in Dallas' Oakland Cemetery apple.news/AYl8n4o7KRBm...

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She has a passion for the dead — and bringing them to life — The Dallas Morning News

Marcia Smith has spent the last 5 years writing about the not-so-famous souls buried in Dallas’ Oakland Cemetery.

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Marian Pierre-Louis @marianpl.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

This is the Peak House in Medfield, MA: a rare vernacular home—how everyday people lived, not the fancy “museum mansion” version of history. Homes like this almost never survive. And the museum’s exhibits are surprisingly engaging + interactive. peakhouseheritagecenter.org #history #medfieldma

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Marian Pierre-Louis @marianpl.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Discover the history of your house. A great cure for winter snow blues!! #genealogy #househistory #MA #Massachusetts More details here northeasthousehistorian.com/appearances/

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Marian Pierre-Louis @marianpl.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Me cozied up on a winter night reading a new book. Accidentally took this photo when my finger discovered a button on my new phone that I didn't know existed. Imagine, a button just for photos! Who knew?!!

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Marian Pierre-Louis @marianpl.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

What does a sea captain do when he retires from the sea? Find out Monday night in Acushnet, MA. "10 Steps to Researching the History of Your House" at the Acushnet Public Library. acushnet-ma.whofi.com/calendar/eve... #genealogy #HouseHistory #AcushnetMA #LocalHistory

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Reclaim The Records @reclaimtherecords.org · 31/12/2025

Happy New Year, you guys! It's time for our 2025 Year in Review, and a look ahead to 2026 -- what records are going online next?! www.reclaimtherecords.org/about/year-i...

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Reclaim The Records Year in Review 2025 - Reclaim The Records

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Marian Pierre-Louis @marianpl.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Another gorgeous house from my recent trip to New Bedford, MA. Exquisite. #HouseHistory #genealogy #NewBedford

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Marian Pierre-Louis @marianpl.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Today in New Bedford, MA. Check out the scallop detail at the top. I was driving home and pulled over to photograph this house. Loads of gorgeous historical houses in this city! I spent the morning researching 3 houses at the Registry of Deeds in New Bedford. #HouseHistory #genealogy #NewBedfordMA

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David Allen Lambert @dlgenealogist.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Spread the word about the exciting new website from @americanancestors.bsky.social to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the #RevolutionaryWar revolutionaryRoots.AmericanAncestors.org RT #RevWar

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David Allen Lambert @dlgenealogist.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Offering my hearty congratulations to my friend, colleague and author Melanie E. McComb @shamrockgen.bsky.social of @americanancestors.bsky.social on her contribution to the scholarship with her chapter in the Genealogica & Heraldica XXXVI just published.

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