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Cynthia Raleigh
@cerydwyn.bsky.social
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Author of genealogy mysteries, Colonial American supernatural, and true crime. RN. Aspiring to create entertaining stories as well as give voice to those who can no longer speak for themselves.
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Fashion as history. Balloon Dress March 1958. Found this while looking through an old set of my Dad's encyclopedias.

#fashion #fashionhistory #vintagefashion
November 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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It's time for The Gray Lady!
tinyurl.com/mwt9a6xm

#Evansville #WillardLibrary
#ghost #haunting #Samhain
#Halloween #spooky
#paranormal #GenealogyStorytelling
#history #author #writer
October 29, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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My genealogy version of a cold case team’s investigation board. I have the yarn and push pins, just need a huge bulletin board now…because there’s more, so much more.

#genealogy #familyhistory
October 9, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Neva Skelton became a physician in 1926, the first female doctor in her county.
“Lady Doctor” Neva Skelton, MD
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#GenealogyStorytelling #familyhistory #history
#author #writer #Eldorado #OnePlaceStudies
#AllAboutThatPlace
October 3, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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My interview with Barbara Tien of Projectkin @projectkin.bsky.social. Revisiting All About That Place.

#Projectkin #AATP #AllAboutThatPlace
#genealogy #oneplacestudies

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#AATP25: Revisiting “Eldorado, IL And One Old Sorehead” with Cynthia Raleigh
From Champaign Illinois, Cynthia brings curiosity for genealogy mysteries to her AATP with a focus on Eldorado, a small town of railroads, coal and a scandal or two.
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October 2, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Reposted by Cynthia Raleigh
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For good measure, the recording of my conversation with @cerydwyn.bsky.social is now available on YouTube and in the FB group for All About That Place!

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#AATP25: Revisiting “Eldorado, IL And One Old Sorehead” with Cynthia Raleigh
YouTube video by Projectkin
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October 1, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Just back from the book launch for 'The Mist and The Flame' tonight; a magical retelling of Romeo and Juliet...literally with magic. Start off your autumn reading with Foschia Luminosa and Fiamma Fredda in this delicious story reimagined in the realm of enchantment!.
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October 2, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Reposted by Cynthia Raleigh
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And @cerydwyn.bsky.social, I’m thrilled to have you back to tell us about your research. Just 90 min from now! Details 👇
Graphic showing “live, All about that place #AATP25” also shown are headshots for Cynthia Raleigh and your host, Barbara at Projectkin.
October 1, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Look at this absolutely fantastic plaque made by @wayneq4444.bsky.social Wayne Quigg!!! Such woodworking talent. I can’t wait to paint it and hang it out for Spooky Season. The Lanthorne Ordinary Witches thank you!!!
September 26, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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September 26, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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September 25, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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How my Grandparents Spent their Honeymoon
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#GenealogyStorytelling
#familyhistory #history
#author #writer
#Evansville
September 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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.........um, May I help you? Mantis on the pepper plant today.
September 20, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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Almost Spooky Season! I made this Skellington lap afghan for my daughter a few years ago.

#Samhain #Halloween
#Skellington #Crochet
#afghan
September 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Labyrinth, Allerton Park, Illinois
September 9, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Greenman over an arched recess.
Greenman sculpted over a bricked archway.
September 9, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Sabray’s Postcard: Music in a Venetian Gondola
tinyurl.com/mtdaubjn

#GenealogyStorytelling #familyhistory #vintagepostcard
#history #author #writer #CampbellHill #Barrow
#Underwood
September 5, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Human Hair: An Unusual Postcard Embellishment
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#GenealogyStorytelling
#familyhistory #vintagepostcard
#history #author #writer
Human Hair
An Unusual Postcard Embellishment
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August 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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From One Tiny Town to Another: A No-Nonsense Postcard

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From One Tiny Town to Another
A No-Nonsense Postcard
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August 25, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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Alice Castanedo of New Orleans gave me a gift through her poem, but she remains one of the most elusive ladies from the 1882 autograph book.

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#GenealogyStorytelling
#familyhistory
#genealogy
Alice Louise Castanedo
Gift from a Poet
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August 13, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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Is this the true owner of the 1882 Autograph book?
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#GenealogyStorytelling #Indianapllis
#genealogy #familyhistory
#history #author #writer
#Gallfamily #Hockfamily
July 11, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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A safflower blooming in the garden. Beautiful orange and yellow blossoms.

#garden
July 6, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Weeding under the bird feeder, but definitely leaving the volunteer sunflowers.
July 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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"Labrador Face". Says it all.

#LabradorRetriever
#dogs
July 3, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Bumblebee enjoying the catmint. They move so quickly, this is the best photo I could get.
July 3, 2025 at 12:40 AM