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Simon Davies (WeAre.xyz) @simondmd.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

And what was it full with? Single malt?

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Genealogymum @genealogymum.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Optimist: The cup is half full Pessimist: The cup is half empty Me, a genealogist today: Drat, I got carried away with writing up my weare.xyz tree @simondmd.bsky.social that I forgot to make my coffee even though I boiled the kettle 🤣

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We Are a genealogy, family history and ancestry archive website builder

WeAre.xyz: a genealogy, family history and ancestry archive website builder

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Simon Davies (WeAre.xyz) @simondmd.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Last Saturday’s SFHS Talking Family History Live was a fab day — real people, not Zoom! We launched the Shropshire Family History Hub, mapping county places for members’ local & ancestral research Thx our 'Great Leader' & Chair @57chestnuts.bsky.social Shropshire roots? sfhs.org.uk #FamilyHistory

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Simon Davies (WeAre.xyz) @simondmd.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Looking forward to spending time with @helentovey.bsky.social's lovely Family Tree Plus members (of which I am a contented one). @familytreeplus.bsky.social #FamilyHistory

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Simon Davies (WeAre.xyz) @simondmd.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Hello hello... turn family history research, photos and stories into a living digital archive your family can actually engage with. SAG’s beginner-friendly 4-session WeAre.xyz course starts May 2026 — with 6 months access included. www.sag.org.au/event-6587551 #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #WeAreXYZ

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Simon Davies (WeAre.xyz) @simondmd.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Hi, a quick plug for this virtual talk on Sat 11 Apr at the @sogorg.bsky.social. They've found this amazing speaker, can't recommend enough. Says will talk about tables and mudlarking of all things. Oh and will be his Dad's 91st b'day, so bringing a virtual cake. portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/2...

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Getting The Most From WeAre.xyz with Simon Davies

Talk on Zoom by Simon Davies, founder of WeAre.xyz

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Simon Davies (WeAre.xyz) @simondmd.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Just did the most fun & thoughtful RootsTech Ridealong session with my most genuine of friends Barbara Tien at Projectkin. I should have talked more about WeAre, but this was just a beautiful stream of consciousness that made my year xx Barbara in Berkeley where sand dollars are the real currency 🙂

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Barbara at Projectkin @projectkin.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

When a conversation begins "I have to tell you about time travel" you know it's going to be good. What a fun conversation with @simondmd.bsky.social. Watch for the recording with detailed notes within a couple of hours. #NotAtRootsTech #RootsTech #Genealogy #Storytelling #Ancestors

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Simon Davies (WeAre.xyz) @simondmd.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

We could meet in the 5 Fishes again :)

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Simon Davies (WeAre.xyz) @simondmd.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Please do come along - a really fun chat rather than a workshop - lets see what hidden gems people have found in their research - and exchange experiences of getting family interest

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Simon Davies (WeAre.xyz) @simondmd.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

oo and there she is, my ancestor in service there 1841 census

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Simon Davies (WeAre.xyz) @simondmd.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Brilliant, thank you so much. Who needs AI (which failed to transcribe btw)

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Simon Davies (WeAre.xyz) @simondmd.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Can anyone decipher this? Shown as 'Residence at time of marriage' which took place in Montgomeryshire in 1843 #FamilyHistory

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Simon Davies (WeAre.xyz) @simondmd.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

This is post war HQ of Ministry of Agriculture Food & Fisheries (MAFF) 'Great Westminster House' Horseferry Rd, London. Seen here at 1937 opening. This is the ONLY image I can find - surely pics exist of a governement ministry???? anyone ? My Grandfather worked here in 1950s #OnePlaceWednesday

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Simon Davies (WeAre.xyz) @simondmd.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

I don’t know tbh but sounds plausible - will have a dig :) have a good weekend

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Simon Davies (WeAre.xyz) @simondmd.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

There is a little known time portal right here in the heart of London... app.weare.xyz/blog/the-byt...

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Simon Davies (WeAre.xyz) @simondmd.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

If anyone's curious about WeAre.xyz collaborative archiving platform, I'm presenting to GeneBloggers Sun 9th at 3pm ET. Will meander over ancestral country lanes, Kansas creeks & WW1 trenches; support from Kevin the drone #FamilyHistory #Genealogy Free, register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Joe Saunders @joesaunders1.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Never say the English aren't inventive with our placenames. Gardeners Garden, Shoreditch, London (Ogilby & Morgan map, 1676). 🗃️ www.layersoflondon.org/map/overlays...

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Simon Davies (WeAre.xyz) @simondmd.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Got any glass plate negatives or marooned camcorder DAT tapes. @sogorg.bsky.social running this delicious course, and digitally preserving these will be my contribution: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1... #FamilyHistory #Genealogy

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Simon Davies (WeAre.xyz) @simondmd.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

My lovely daughter spotted this in a bookshop in York for £4 and brought it for me :) how great is that xx

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Simon Davies (WeAre.xyz) @simondmd.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Looking forward to it - will be fun :) Anyone remember their camcorders?

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Simon Davies (WeAre.xyz) @simondmd.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Oh my - I have found a 56 page record for him - thank you so much

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Simon Davies (WeAre.xyz) @simondmd.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

brilliant - thank you Michelle. Going to be hard to concentrate on my day job today :)

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Simon Davies (WeAre.xyz) @simondmd.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

The way they say a lunatic being transported - implying an official diagnosis & that he is in custody as a result being moved to an institution perhaps? I’ve not found reference to him in Charter Towers media. Did he come from Shropshire to seek his fortune in the gold fields & became destitute

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Simon Davies (WeAre.xyz) @simondmd.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

@atcherleyons.bsky.social I assume thats you :) you genius. I found the most tragic record. He jumped suicidally from a ship. Definitely him - the whole record says from Shropshire. Hope I can find more insights. Thank you so much

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Simon Davies (WeAre.xyz) @simondmd.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Uck - I meant Charters Towers as pointed out !!! thank you so much for all the responses

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Simon Davies (WeAre.xyz) @simondmd.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Calling lovely friends in Queensland. A Shropshire memorial & death date for 2xG Uncle Matthew Henry Davies led to his death in Colony Towers QSD 10 Jul 1897. I think was a gold prospecting town? Any tips on info sources gratefully received (death records, newspapers...) xx #GenHour #FamilyHistory

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Simon Davies (WeAre.xyz) @simondmd.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Thx - the right sort to go on the pioneer trail then!

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Simon Davies (WeAre.xyz) @simondmd.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

thank you - that's great, have been to the site

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Simon Davies (WeAre.xyz) @simondmd.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Can anyone work out the last word: 'house painter plumber ??' Thank you :) This is wife's ancestor John Yoxall from Crewe England who landed at Ellis Island 1st Jan 1867

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Simon Davies (WeAre.xyz) @simondmd.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

the whole concept is very exciting :)

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Simon Davies (WeAre.xyz) @simondmd.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

Ooo I like that - didn’t have that - just googled some examples - thank you xx

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Simon Davies (WeAre.xyz) @simondmd.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

Any ideas what bird this is from? Found on chalk down bordered by woodland. Have couple of ideas but won’t lead the witness :) @atcherleyons.bsky.social

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Simon Davies (WeAre.xyz) @simondmd.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

OMG the fields behind my parents in my home village TODAY - Gt Shelford/Stapleford Cambs. 12 fire engines on scene I hear.

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Simon Davies (WeAre.xyz) @simondmd.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

All welcome to our next Shropshire Family History in person 'TALKING FAMILY HISTORY LIVE' event. It's great this is now a fun lively biannual event emerging from the COVID shadow. #FamilyHistory #Genealogy

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Julie Muirhead (The Lineage Finder) @thelineagefinder.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Well that's tomorrow's talk ready for the Family Historian Zoom Group. Starting with What is a #OnePlaceStudy, followed by examples from my @simondmd.bsky.social site and ending with some Family Historian customisations to help enter some particular types of records. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

First page of a powerpoint "What is a One-Place Study?"

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Simon Davies (WeAre.xyz) @simondmd.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

EVENT Sat 30th Aug, 17:00 BST click to join: fb.me/e/3C9nqKIZC WeAre.xyz Features & Fun August Taster Join our super friendly group zoom on collaborative family archiving, & all things ancestral & nostalgic :) #FamilyHistory ChatGPT's image of group of genealogists having A LOT OF FUN on vacation

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