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I just gave a file a 90-character filename ("Texas, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1837-1965 for W. T. Bleike and Julia Gonzales") and I'm kind of chuckling over how my dad was limited to 8.3 filenames and wondering what he'd have done with that. #genealogy #familyhistory

I just gave a file a 90-character filename ("Texas, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1837-1965 for W. T. Bleike and Julia Gonzales") and I'm kind of chuckling over how my dad was limited to 8.3 filenames and wondering what he'd have done with that. #genealogy #familyhistory

One more thought on #FANs I'm a fan of #MemoryKeeper as it handles genealogy facts, information and context as just that, without being constrained to immediately attach them to a family. Something that most genealogy programs don't allow you to do. It is also good for broader historical res…

For this week's #52Ancestors, I've researched some of my ancestors who were in the military - including finding an high-quality version of a photo we'd only previously had in a newspaper clipping, and revealing what soldiers ate on Christmas Day 1944.
#FamilyHistory #genealogy
https://cjhearn.co.uk/blog/ancestors-at-war

What happens when the girl's father doesn't want you to see her anymore and you're not old enough to get married?
#genealogy #familyhistory #elopement

Love & Rebellion: My Ancestor's Scandalous 1880 Elopement in Texas – Bob Mueller
Take a genealogy journey with me as we explore the tales and trials of the Bleike family, unearthing love and defiance in 1880 Texas,

What happens when the girl's father doesn't want you to see her anymore and you're not old enough to get married?
#genealogy #familyhistory #elopement

Love & Rebellion: My Ancestor's Scandalous 1880 Elopement in Texas – Bob Mueller
Take a genealogy journey with me as we explore the tales and trials of the Bleike family, unearthing love and defiance in 1880 Texas,

@… #genchat What I like about FAN clubs is the water has not been muddied by the genealogy companies (yet). So you do have to do your own work! Proper genealogy!

Family trees notoriously give short shrift to the maternal line. Mine only goes back four generations.
#mtDNA
#genealogy
#MothersDay

Why isn't #PBS series #FindingYourRoots available in Germany? I just watched the very first episodes and I'm obsessed with it already.
Learning about US American #genealogy and hi…

Men At Arms - #TerryPratchett
> ‘It’s all there, sire,’ he said. ‘Everything written down. The whole thing. Birthmarks and prophecies and genealogy and everything. Even your sword. It’s the sword!’
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> ‘Really?’ said Carrot. ‘May I see?’
Carrot had this absolutely figured out already. He goes to every museum, reads every book. He knew.

#Genchat is on today a 1400 GMT (or 2 pm if you prefer!) Something of interest to any #genealogy #FamilyHistory or #historical

One of my great great uncles was William Henry Baldinger, a doctor in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in Galveston. After he died, his widow remarried. To another man named William Henry (Driver).
#genealogy #familyhistory

This week's post explores genealogy, revealing complex family histories, and critiques a proposed gun safety initiative, while highlighting successful alternatives for veteran suicide prevention.
#selfharm #22aday

Mowing Down History: Genealogy Discoveries, and Changes in the Backyard – Bob Mueller
Amidst genealogical discoveries and contemplations on gun safety, transitions abound.

Caught between the shadow of an eclipse in Oklahoma, the echoes of Galveston's past, and the pages of "The Reluctant Coroner." 🌑📖 A blend of celestial wonder, historical mystery, and literary discovery awaits. #Eclipse2024 #Genealogy

An Eclipse, A Good Book, & Searching for Galveston's Lost – Bob Mueller
This week, I explore my thoughts about the solar eclipse in Oklahoma, genealogy puzzles, and a review of "The Reluctant Coroner."

Caught between the shadow of an eclipse in Oklahoma, the echoes of Galveston's past, and the pages of "The Reluctant Coroner." 🌑📖 A blend of celestial wonder, historical mystery, and literary discovery awaits. #Eclipse2024 #Genealogy

An Eclipse, A Good Book, & Searching for Galveston's Lost – Bob Mueller
This week, I explore my thoughts about the solar eclipse in Oklahoma, genealogy puzzles, and a review of "The Reluctant Coroner."

At Rootstech, Family Search linked me to icons like Shirley Temple and Winston Churchill, suggesting we're distant cousins. I'm skeptical about the precision of some of these familial ties, but the provided links are invaluable for furthering my research. They're kind of fun to consider, too.
#genealogy

Unveiling My Unexpected Ancestral Connections To Historical Figures – Bob Mueller
I found family connections to 17 different historical figures, from Abe Lincoln to Princess Diana, Judy Garland, and even John Wayne.

At Rootstech, Family Search suggested that icons like Shirley Temple and Winston Churchill are distant cousins. I'm skeptical about some of these connections, but the provided links are invaluable for furthering my research. #genealogy

Unveiling My Unexpected Ancestral Connections To Historical Figures – Bob Mueller
I found family connections to 17 different historical figures, from Abe Lincoln to Princess Diana, Judy Garland, and even John Wayne.