Cari A. Taplin, CG
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Cari A. Taplin, CG
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Certified genealogist, amateur gamer (Minecraft is my jam), quilter, book-reader, LGBTQIA+ ally, and just exhausted.
My Ancestry tree? A glorious mess from my “baby genealogist” days—multiple GEDCOM imports, mystery citations, and formatting chaos. I’ve made it private (for good reason!) and I’m slowly cleaning it up, one "unsourced citation" at a time. #BabyGenealogist #Genealogyhashtag/GenealogyCleanup" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#GenealogyCleanup #Genealogy
#FamilyHistory
Revisiting My Roots: Ancestry Tree Cleanup
My Ancestry tree? A glorious mess from my “baby genealogist” days—multiple GEDCOM imports, mystery citations, and formatting chaos. I’ve made it private (for good reason!) and I’m slowly cleaning it up, one "unsourced citation" at a time.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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Awaiting "Using Ancestry's Databases Beyond Search" with @cataplin.bsky.social
at #NERGC
October 31, 2025 at 5:43 PM
NERGC 2025 is almost here! I’ll be presenting several sessions on tools, techniques, and stories that make genealogy come alive. Join us in Manchester, NH—walk-ins welcome! https://nergc.org #genealogy #FamilyHistory
NERGC Conference Coming Soon!
I'll be one of the speakers at this year's New England Regional Genealogical Consortium (NERGC). The conference is taking place October 29–November 1, 2025 in Manchester, New Hampshire. The pre-registration is closed but they also take walk-ins. I am excited about the presentations I'll be giving: Wednesday, Oct 29, I'll be providing a workshop on "Using Google's MyMaps as a Research Tool." I will show the attendees maps I've made for various uses on Google Maps.
genealogypants.com
October 22, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Not everything in an online family tree is golden—sometimes it’s pure… compost. Here’s how I’m cleaning up my own early genealogy “garbage.”
#GenealogyJourney #RevisitingMyRoots
#LearningFromMistakes
Revisiting My Roots: Correcting Errors
Back when I was a beginner, I trusted. A lot. I believed everyone out there doing genealogy on the same families as me had been doing it longer and therefore must know more than I did, must have found the records already, and therefore their pedigrees, family group sheets, and trees posted online were correct. What a sweet summer child I was!
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October 8, 2025 at 2:09 PM
One binder trick I love: census originals on one side, my transcription on the other. Quick, clear, and easy to revisit. #GenealogyTips #CensusRecords #FamilyHistory
Revisiting My Roots: Census Records
"One binder trick I love: census originals on one side, my transcription on the other. Quick, clear, and easy to revisit. #GenealogyTips #CensusRecords #FamilyHistory"
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September 24, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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September 21, 2025 at 4:31 AM
I’m revisiting my early genealogy work and bringing my binders up to today’s research standards—citations, organization, and all. My future self will thank me (instead of cursing me) later! #GenealogyJourney
#FutureSelfThanksYou
Revisiting My Roots: Handling Each Document
"I’m revisiting my early genealogy work and bringing my binders up to today’s research standards—citations, organization, and all. My future self will thank me (instead of cursing me) later!" #GenealogyJourney #FutureSelfThanksYou #FamilyTreeFun
genealogypants.com
September 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM
"Every genealogy journey starts somewhere—I began as a ‘baby genealogist’ 25 years ago. Today, I’m revisiting that work with new skills and fresh perspective. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #ResearchTips #KeepLearning"
Revisiting My Roots: My Basic Process
"Every genealogy journey starts somewhere—I began as a ‘baby genealogist’ 25 years ago. Today, I’m revisiting that work with new skills and fresh perspective. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #ResearchTips #KeepLearning"
genealogypants.com
September 10, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Revisiting my earliest genealogy research with 25 years of experience has been humbling—and a little anxiety-inducing. I’m fixing old flaws and catching what I missed. #GenealogyJourney #FamilyHistory #RevisitingResearch
Revisiting My Roots: A 25-Year Reflection on Genealogy Growth
"What happens when you revisit your early genealogy work with 25 years of experience behind you? Spoiler: It's humbling—and a little anxiety-inducing. I'm diving into old files, disproving family myths, and finally catching the fruit I missed the first time." 🔍 #GenealogyJourney #FamilyHistory #GenealogyResearch #ResearchProcess #GenealogistLife #RevisitingOldResearch #ThenAndNow
genealogypants.com
July 16, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Guess when I need to look for a death record? #GenealogistLife
July 11, 2025 at 5:41 PM
A card said my George Long served in the War of 1812. The timeline—and the records—say otherwise. Resolving conflicting evidence isn’t optional. It’s necessary. Here’s how I tackled a classic case of mistaken identity.
#GenealogyResearch #WarOf1812 #GenealogyTips #ConflictingEvidence #FamilyHistory
Did MY George Long Serve in the War of 1812?
A card said my George Long served in the War of 1812. The timeline—and the records—say otherwise. Resolving conflicting evidence isn’t optional. It’s necessary. Here’s how I tackled a classic case of mistaken identity. #GenealogyResearch #WarOf1812 #GenealogyTips #ConflictingEvidence #FamilyHistory
genealogypants.com
July 9, 2025 at 1:46 PM
I chased 12 men named George Long in Ohio. One Civil War pension card was for the wrong George Long—but everywhere online. Here’s why examining original records matter.
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #GenealogicalProofStandard
George Long: Separating Two Men of the Same Name
I recently wrapped up a deep dive into identifying the right George Long out of twelve possibilities in Ohio—yes, twelve. Along the way, I found a Civil War pension card attached to dozens of trees... but the man in that file died after my George did. This blog post is a look at how I applied "reasonably exhaustive research" and why original records matter more than ever.
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July 3, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Said goodbye to two pets within a week of each other. Our cat Holly was almost 17 and our Dog Buddy was almost 16, quite an old age for a large breed. They were both loved and brought us joy. Hard saying goodbye x 2. And they loved cuddling.
June 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
So my Threads account got suspended because their “technology” detected that my account activity doesn’t follow community standards. Ummm… I don’t post a thing. I read and like. I think their “technology” is messed up. We’ll see how long it takes my appeal to go through.
June 18, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Getting detailed about Samuel Cook Dimick's timeline.
Timeline Analysis
Getting detailed about Samuel Cook Dimick's timeline.
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May 21, 2025 at 1:51 PM
In and out tables are fun!
Timelines: Special Projects, In and Out Tables
In and out tables are fun...
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May 14, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Comparative timelines...one person or two?
Timelines: Special Projects
Comparative timelines...one person or two?
genealogypants.com
May 7, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Think about your goal when setting up a timeline.
Timelines: Tips for Analysis
Think about your goal when setting up a timeline.
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April 30, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Why are timelines so great? Let me share my thoughts...
Timelines: Why?
Why are timelines so great? Let me share...
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April 23, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Reposted by Cari A. Taplin, CG
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April 23, 2025 at 12:44 AM