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Áine ní Donnghaile 🍃🌳 ⚾ 🫖 💙☘ 🍷💉🌊 @ainedonnghaile.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

#Genearosity #FamilyHistory #Genealogy I'm at my #FamilySearch Center this afternoon if any genie needs a limited-access record copy. The wi-fi is a bit slow today, so I may not be as speedy as usual. #PayItForward #SpreadTheWord

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Stephen J Caraccia @sjcaracciacpa.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Paul Simon: "There before the grace of you go I" and "All lies in jest, still a man hears what he wants to hear, and disregards the rest."

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Eric Alper @thatericalper.com · 02/10/2026

Royal Portuguese reading room, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It opened to the public in 1883.

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Áine ní Donnghaile 🍃🌳 ⚾ 🫖 💙☘ 🍷💉🌊 @ainedonnghaile.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

#Genearosity #FamilyHistory #Genealogy I'm at my #FamilySearch Center this afternoon if any genie needs a limited-access record copy. I'll be here until at least 7 pm Eastern US (Daylight). #PayItForward #SpreadTheWord

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Áine ní Donnghaile 🍃🌳 ⚾ 🫖 💙☘ 🍷💉🌊 @ainedonnghaile.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

#Genealogy #FamilyHistory Happy Saturday genies! I'm at my #FamilySearch Center this morning if anyone needs a limited-access record copy. #PayItForward #SpreadTheWord

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Áine ní Donnghaile 🍃🌳 ⚾ 🫖 💙☘ 🍷💉🌊 @ainedonnghaile.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

#Genearosity #FamilyHistory I am at my #FamilySearch Center for a few hours this afternoon if any genie needs a limited-access record copy. #PayItForward #SpreadTheWord

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Áine ní Donnghaile 🍃🌳 ⚾ 🫖 💙☘ 🍷💉🌊 @ainedonnghaile.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

#LoveMyLibrary Who knew? Not only one of the top #Genealogy libraries in the US, but also offering discounts at many local businesses with the #ACPL card! Link to the full list in ALT.

A sampling of the discounts available with my library card.

Full list: https://www.acpl.lib.in.us/library-card#comp-mebi9wht

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Áine ní Donnghaile 🍃🌳 ⚾ 🫖 💙☘ 🍷💉🌊 @ainedonnghaile.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #LoveMyLibrary 2026-27 Allen County Genealogical Society of Indiana Schedule First program on 9 Sep 2026 "Using Full-Text Search at FamilySearch" Michael John Neill Hybrid: in-person and online Registration: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Allen County Genealogical Society of Indiana

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Stephen J Caraccia @sjcaracciacpa.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I access it with Chrome - no problem - the key is to be sure to sign into your MH account first in one tab before clicking the link. BUT, so far, it seems a good deal of the info appears to mirror what is better found here (a site you may know) Just Click on Ricerche: www.cadutigrandeguerra.it

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CADUTI DELLA GRANDE GUERRA

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Áine ní Donnghaile 🍃🌳 ⚾ 🫖 💙☘ 🍷💉🌊 @ainedonnghaile.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

#FamilyHistory #Genearosity I'm at my Affiliate Library today (Tuesday 1 Sep) for a few hours if any genie needs a #FamilySearch limited access record. #SpreadTheWord #PayItForward

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Stephen J Caraccia @sjcaracciacpa.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

New Collection at MyHeritage: Italy, World War I Casualty Lists #Genealogy #Italy #ItalianGenealogy #FamilyHistory www.myheritage.com/research/col...

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Áine ní Donnghaile 🍃🌳 ⚾ 🫖 💙☘ 🍷💉🌊 @ainedonnghaile.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #Genearosity I'm at my FamilySearch Center for a few hours this afternoon (Thursday) if any genie needs a limited-access record copy. #PayItForward #SpreadTheWord

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Megan Smolenyak @megansmolenyak.com · 26/08/2026

In this week’s roundup, a dolphin DNA story from Ireland, 23andMe trait predictions, and more! megansmolenyak.com/genealogy-ro...

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Genealogy Roundup, August 26 - Megan Smolenyak

In this week’s roundup, a dolphin DNA story from Ireland, 23andMe trait predictions, and more!

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Stephen J Caraccia @sjcaracciacpa.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Here's just one page - one little page - from just one year - of the NYC birth index. My mother happens to be on this page. Look at how many babies were given the name MALE or FEMALE. And, yes, I have my mother's certified BC and it truly says Female for her name. Imagine the problems later in life.

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Áine ní Donnghaile 🍃🌳 ⚾ 🫖 💙☘ 🍷💉🌊 @ainedonnghaile.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

#Genealogy #Genearosity #FamilyHistory I'm at my Affiliate Library today if any genie needs a limited-access record copy. I'll be here until about 5 pm Eastern US time. #PayItForward #SpreadTheWord

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Stephen J Caraccia @sjcaracciacpa.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Yes, it is exactly where I got what I posted.

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Stephen J Caraccia @sjcaracciacpa.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

There's a tremendously helpful SPREADSHEET available on NARA's website that will help you find which records from their huge collection are hosted by 3rd party partners like Ancestry, Fold3 or FamilySearch. Go here to download it. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory www.archives.gov/digitization...

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Microfilm Publications and Original Records Digitized by Our Digitization Partners

Several of our digitization partners, including Ancestry.com, Fold3.com, and Familysearch.org, have digitized microfilm publications and original records from NARA’s holdings and made them available o...

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Stephen J Caraccia @sjcaracciacpa.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Do you think this is him? www.fold3.com/image/644467...

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Áine ní Donnghaile 🍃🌳 ⚾ 🫖 💙☘ 🍷💉🌊 @ainedonnghaile.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

#Genealogy #FamilyHistory I'm at my #FamilySearch Center this afternoon if any genies need a limited-access record copy. #PayItForward #SpreadTheWord

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Stephen J Caraccia @sjcaracciacpa.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

As a New Yorker, I'm pretty sure you're right! 🤪

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Áine ní Donnghaile 🍃🌳 ⚾ 🫖 💙☘ 🍷💉🌊 @ainedonnghaile.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

#Genealogy #FamilyHistory I'm at my #FamilySearch Center this afternoon, if any genies need a limited-access record copy. #PayItForward #SpreadTheWord

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New York Genealogy Links @nygenealogylinks.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

The New York State Historical Newspaper website recently announced more additions and updates. Newspapers were added for Erie, Kings, Monroe, Nassau, Seneca and Suffolk counties, with the majority in Seneca County. To start searching, go to: www.nyshistoricnewspapers.org #genealogy #FamilyHistory

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BuffaloResearch.com @buffaloresearch.com · 03/07/2026

If your ancestor, or anyone else you are researching, died before 1839, there will be zero photographs of him or her. Nada, none, zip. Why? Because photography was not invented until 1839. 🗃️

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Stephen J Caraccia @sjcaracciacpa.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Quoting @jmendelsohn.bsky.social who posted this gem from #Ancestry over on Threads - Thanks Jennifer! P.S. miss you here ☺️ In advance of this weekend, an incredible Ancestry ad from 2017: www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1PM...

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Declaration Descendants | Ancestry

YouTube video by Ancestry

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Deborah Barber @hexadecibel.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Do you live in or near Queens and want to learn to read and write cursive? The Bowne House is giving a workshop for adults and teens! www.bownehouse.org/events/cursi... By the way, the Bowne House has some really great historical documents in their archives. #genealogy #queensnyhistory

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Cursive Handwriting Workshop Series for Teens and Adults (4 Sessions) — Bowne House

Discover the art of cursive handwriting in this engaging workshop designed for teens and adults. Whether you are learning cursive for the first time or looking to improve your penmanship, participants...

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Stephen J Caraccia @sjcaracciacpa.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

I grew up about 5 miles from Bowne House. It truly saddens me that such courses are even necessary these days. 😢

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Megan Smolenyak @megansmolenyak.com · 24/06/2026

Last chance on these 3 domains (all ending in .com) - offered in return for a donation to Reclaim the Records. Let me know if interested. Shares appreciated! #genealogy genealogicaladventurer genealogyadventures rootsadventures

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Áine ní Donnghaile 🍃🌳 ⚾ 🫖 💙☘ 🍷💉🌊 @ainedonnghaile.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #FamilySearch The latest update to #Full-TextSearch - an option to toggle access to restricted/limited access records.

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Áine ní Donnghaile 🍃🌳 ⚾ 🫖 💙☘ 🍷💉🌊 @ainedonnghaile.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

#JewishGenealogy Volunteers Needed - International Research Project Documenting the Jewish Genealogy of Trnava Shared with permission from another platform To participate and contribute to this project, please fill out the following form: form.jotform.com/261584260979... Details in 1st comment.

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Volunteer Sign-Up for the Trnava area Jewish Heritage Project

Please click the link to complete this form.

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Lisa | Regency Relatives @regencyrelatives.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Hello everyone! I'm very new to BlueSky and looking for like-minded people to follow. I'm interested in #genealogy, #storywriting, #books, #socialhistory, #gardening, and #hedgehogs. If these align with your interests, do give me a follow!

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Daniel Loftus @danielloftus.projectinfant.ie · 04/06/2026

It's time I begin another Genealogy Starter Pack. If you are on Bluesky and are an active poster talking about Genealogy or similar - reply to this & I'll add you! 💙 Hoping it might help newcomers to #Genealogy Bluesky a starting point of active posters to follow. 😄

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Áine ní Donnghaile 🍃🌳 ⚾ 🫖 💙☘ 🍷💉🌊 @ainedonnghaile.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

#Genealogy #FamilyHistory I'm at my FamilySearch Center this afternoon if any genies need a lookup. #PayItForward

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Claire Bradley @cbgenealogy.ie · 22/04/2026

I've also done this as a quick video. youtube.com/shorts/PDfU6...

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what is an error on the 1926 census?

YouTube video by Claire Bradley

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Stephen J Caraccia @sjcaracciacpa.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Hi, Jan. Tangentially related, you may find this collection interesting. After 1894, burial information and transfers started to be documented on the death certificates as well as on coroner's reports. The evolution of this process is interesting. nycrecords.access.preservica.com/uncategorize...

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Burial Transit registers (Bodies in Transit) | NYC Municipal Archives

This collection consists of bound volumes recording burial transit permits form 1859-1894. These records were maintained by various iterations of New York City’s Health Department. In 1859, the positi...

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Stephen J Caraccia @sjcaracciacpa.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Uncovering and learning sad stories like those you've shared about your family, are, perhaps, one of the most essential reasons that we do what we do. The fragility of life, moreover the fragility of the idea that we are even here, reminds us everyday of what matters, what is to be cherished.

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Stephen J Caraccia @sjcaracciacpa.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

We explained how that would be the hastest way, since NYS orders are abusrd. The bulk of genealogical research is ruling things out. Have you ordered the record required to rule out this very likley answer? I wouldn't want others to waste time if, in fact, you've had the answer all along.

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Stephen J Caraccia @sjcaracciacpa.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Indeed. Cristina, as you recall, Áine and I spent several hours last July researching this for you. Áine presented you with a very likely scenario which required you to order the relevant death certificate from the county clerk in Southampton, Suffolk County. 1/2

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