DiAnn Iamarino Ohama
@famtreeadvice.bsky.social
Genealogy blogger at https://family-tree-advice.blogspot.com
Italian ancestry a specialty.
Italian ancestry a specialty.
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This free Library of Congress #genealogy photo collection depicts a family living across the street from my grandmother in 1912. What surprises will you find for your #familytree?
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Free Genealogy Resource Leads to Fun Research
This free genealogy resource can give you a unique insight into your ancestors' lives. This photo with a familiar address led to some research for me.
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February 13, 2026 at 3:18 PM
This free Library of Congress #genealogy photo collection depicts a family living across the street from my grandmother in 1912. What surprises will you find for your #familytree?
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The photographer described her as undersized and "been sick". When I did the #genealogy research, I found out what happened to her. The photographer would be surprised.
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Free Genealogy Resource Leads to Fun Research
This free genealogy resource can give you a unique insight into your ancestors' lives. This photo with a familiar address led to some research for me.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:01 PM
The photographer described her as undersized and "been sick". When I did the #genealogy research, I found out what happened to her. The photographer would be surprised.
#familytree
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I was looking into a free #genealogy resource to share with you when I spotted one heck of a coincidence. That led to a really cool #familytree research session. What will you find?
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Free Genealogy Resource Leads to Fun Research
This free genealogy resource can give you a unique insight into your ancestors' lives. This photo with a familiar address led to some research for me.
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February 11, 2026 at 2:56 PM
I was looking into a free #genealogy resource to share with you when I spotted one heck of a coincidence. That led to a really cool #familytree research session. What will you find?
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Bringing this historic photo to life is one of many superpowers we have as #genealogy fans. What #familytree discoveries will this free photo collection hold for you?
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Free Genealogy Resource Leads to Fun Research
This free genealogy resource can give you a unique insight into your ancestors' lives. This photo with a familiar address led to some research for me.
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Bringing this historic photo to life is one of many superpowers we have as #genealogy fans. What #familytree discoveries will this free photo collection hold for you?
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This free #genealogy photo collection launched a massive #familytree research session. What would you have done differently?
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Free Genealogy Resource Leads to Fun Research
This free genealogy resource can give you a unique insight into your ancestors' lives. This photo with a familiar address led to some research for me.
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February 10, 2026 at 7:53 PM
This free #genealogy photo collection launched a massive #familytree research session. What would you have done differently?
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Scrolling through this free historic #genealogy photo collection, I found actual neighbors (and likely playmates) of my grandmother!
#familytree
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#familytree
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Free Genealogy Resource Leads to Fun Research
This free genealogy resource can give you a unique insight into your ancestors' lives. This photo with a familiar address led to some research for me.
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Scrolling through this free historic #genealogy photo collection, I found actual neighbors (and likely playmates) of my grandmother!
#familytree
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#familytree
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This free #genealogy resource held a really nice surprise for me. What will you find for your #familytree?
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Free Genealogy Resource Leads to Fun Research
This free genealogy resource can give you a unique insight into your ancestors' lives. This photo with a familiar address led to some research for me.
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:22 PM
This free #genealogy resource held a really nice surprise for me. What will you find for your #familytree?
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Searching this free #genealogy photo collection, I discovered my great grandparents' neighbors depicted in 1912. As a #familytree fanatic, I had to research them, didn't I?
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Free Genealogy Resource Leads to Fun Research
This free genealogy resource can give you a unique insight into your ancestors' lives. This photo with a familiar address led to some research for me.
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com
February 10, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Searching this free #genealogy photo collection, I discovered my great grandparents' neighbors depicted in 1912. As a #familytree fanatic, I had to research them, didn't I?
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I came away from this generalized #genealogy research with a better idea of the lives of the earlier ancestors in my #familytree … and a reason for my blue eyes.
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What Can You Learn About Your Ancestors' Daily Lives?
Depending on where they came from, you may never learn the intimate details of your ancestors' lives. But research can help you to fill in the blanks.
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com
February 7, 2026 at 3:32 PM
I came away from this generalized #genealogy research with a better idea of the lives of the earlier ancestors in my #familytree … and a reason for my blue eyes.
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It's great when your #genealogy research lines up so perfectly with established facts. This gives me a clearer picture of the lives of the earlier ancestors in my #familytree.
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What Can You Learn About Your Ancestors' Daily Lives?
Depending on where they came from, you may never learn the intimate details of your ancestors' lives. But research can help you to fill in the blanks.
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:15 PM
It's great when your #genealogy research lines up so perfectly with established facts. This gives me a clearer picture of the lives of the earlier ancestors in my #familytree.
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com/2026/02/anci...
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Placing an ancient map over a current one puts my ancestors in a key place in history. Try this type of #genealogy search for your #familytree.
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What Can You Learn About Your Ancestors' Daily Lives?
Depending on where they came from, you may never learn the intimate details of your ancestors' lives. But research can help you to fill in the blanks.
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com
February 5, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Placing an ancient map over a current one puts my ancestors in a key place in history. Try this type of #genealogy search for your #familytree.
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com/2026/02/anci...
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Depending on where they came from, you may never learn the intimate details of your ancestors' lives. But this type of #familytree research can help you fill in the blanks.
#genealogy
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com/2026/02/anci...
#genealogy
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com/2026/02/anci...
What Can You Learn About Your Ancestors' Daily Lives?
Depending on where they came from, you may never learn the intimate details of your ancestors' lives. But research can help you to fill in the blanks.
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Depending on where they came from, you may never learn the intimate details of your ancestors' lives. But this type of #familytree research can help you fill in the blanks.
#genealogy
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#genealogy
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Finding several accounts of the lives of people *like* my ancestors painted a rich picture. The fact that it coincides with the novels I'm reading makes it much easier to understand.
#genealogy #familytree
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#genealogy #familytree
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What Can You Learn About Your Ancestors' Daily Lives?
Depending on where they came from, you may never learn the intimate details of your ancestors' lives. But research can help you to fill in the blanks.
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com
February 4, 2026 at 12:40 AM
Finding several accounts of the lives of people *like* my ancestors painted a rich picture. The fact that it coincides with the novels I'm reading makes it much easier to understand.
#genealogy #familytree
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#genealogy #familytree
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With a few thoughtful #genealogy searches, you can develop a picture of the lives of the earlier ancestors in your #familytree. My research was a real eye-opener.
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com/2026/02/anci...
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What Can You Learn About Your Ancestors' Daily Lives?
Depending on where they came from, you may never learn the intimate details of your ancestors' lives. But research can help you to fill in the blanks.
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com
February 3, 2026 at 8:10 PM
With a few thoughtful #genealogy searches, you can develop a picture of the lives of the earlier ancestors in your #familytree. My research was a real eye-opener.
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Research the history of the places as well as the names in your #familytree. My research offered an explanation for why I don't look like my roots are all in Southern Italy.
#genealogy
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#genealogy
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What Can You Learn About Your Ancestors' Daily Lives?
Depending on where they came from, you may never learn the intimate details of your ancestors' lives. But research can help you to fill in the blanks.
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com
February 3, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Research the history of the places as well as the names in your #familytree. My research offered an explanation for why I don't look like my roots are all in Southern Italy.
#genealogy
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#genealogy
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A #genealogy search led to several resources that helped me visualize the lives of my 19th century ancestors—and much earlier.
#familytree
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#familytree
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What Can You Learn About Your Ancestors' Daily Lives?
Depending on where they came from, you may never learn the intimate details of your ancestors' lives. But research can help you to fill in the blanks.
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:14 PM
A #genealogy search led to several resources that helped me visualize the lives of my 19th century ancestors—and much earlier.
#familytree
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#familytree
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I took a map of ancient Italy and laid it over today's map. When I saw my ancestral hometowns peaking through, I had a better picture of the lives of the earlier ancestors in my #familytree.
#genealogy
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#genealogy
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What Can You Learn About Your Ancestors' Daily Lives?
Depending on where they came from, you may never learn the intimate details of your ancestors' lives. But research can help you to fill in the blanks.
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com
February 3, 2026 at 11:24 AM
I took a map of ancient Italy and laid it over today's map. When I saw my ancestral hometowns peaking through, I had a better picture of the lives of the earlier ancestors in my #familytree.
#genealogy
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#genealogy
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Sit down for some #genealogy time, yay! Choose a DNA match. At first I thought, OK, this criminal isn't necessarily my DNA match. Then the evidence grew and grew.
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#familytree
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Why I Prefer Researching Dead Ancestors
Researching dead ancestors leads to a helpful paper trail. And they're easier to find than the living. Now a living DNA match led me to a crime story.
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January 31, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Sit down for some #genealogy time, yay! Choose a DNA match. At first I thought, OK, this criminal isn't necessarily my DNA match. Then the evidence grew and grew.
#familytree
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#familytree
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I prefer my skeletons in the closet, thank you. A bit of #genealogy research on a living DNA match's #familytree led to a very scary individual.
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Why I Prefer Researching Dead Ancestors
Researching dead ancestors leads to a helpful paper trail. And they're easier to find than the living. Now a living DNA match led me to a crime story.
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com
January 31, 2026 at 2:03 PM
I prefer my skeletons in the closet, thank you. A bit of #genealogy research on a living DNA match's #familytree led to a very scary individual.
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com/2026/01/crim...
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com/2026/01/crim...
This was not the playful #genealogy romp I expected. I'll finish documenting the Italian nationals in this branch and get them in my #familytree. No more living relatives for a while!
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family-tree-advice.blogspot.com/2026/01/crim...
Why I Prefer Researching Dead Ancestors
Researching dead ancestors leads to a helpful paper trail. And they're easier to find than the living. Now a living DNA match led me to a crime story.
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com
January 29, 2026 at 2:47 PM
This was not the playful #genealogy romp I expected. I'll finish documenting the Italian nationals in this branch and get them in my #familytree. No more living relatives for a while!
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com/2026/01/crim...
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com/2026/01/crim...
This DNA match had a middle name that made an internet search easy. The results made me push myself away from my desk. Let me go back to my dead ancestors, please.
#genealogy #familytree
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#genealogy #familytree
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com/2026/01/crim...
Why I Prefer Researching Dead Ancestors
Researching dead ancestors leads to a helpful paper trail. And they're easier to find than the living. Now a living DNA match led me to a crime story.
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:17 PM
This DNA match had a middle name that made an internet search easy. The results made me push myself away from my desk. Let me go back to my dead ancestors, please.
#genealogy #familytree
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#genealogy #familytree
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When I select a DNA match for #genealogy research, I go for those with a public #familytree and a last name I know. This one is now my cousin, but the full story gave me severe creeps.
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family-tree-advice.blogspot.com/2026/01/crim...
Why I Prefer Researching Dead Ancestors
Researching dead ancestors leads to a helpful paper trail. And they're easier to find than the living. Now a living DNA match led me to a crime story.
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com
January 27, 2026 at 11:15 PM
When I select a DNA match for #genealogy research, I go for those with a public #familytree and a last name I know. This one is now my cousin, but the full story gave me severe creeps.
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com/2026/01/crim...
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com/2026/01/crim...
It started out so innocently. "Let me find one new DNA match to research." A few hours of #genealogy research later, I've got one sick individual I refuse to put in my #familytree.
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com/2026/01/crim...
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com/2026/01/crim...
Why I Prefer Researching Dead Ancestors
Researching dead ancestors leads to a helpful paper trail. And they're easier to find than the living. Now a living DNA match led me to a crime story.
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com
January 27, 2026 at 8:45 PM
It started out so innocently. "Let me find one new DNA match to research." A few hours of #genealogy research later, I've got one sick individual I refuse to put in my #familytree.
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com/2026/01/crim...
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com/2026/01/crim...
Doing #genealogy research on living people can be tough. After this week's very disturbing adventure, I'm beating a hasty retreat to the long-dead Italians in my #familytree.
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com/2026/01/crim...
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com/2026/01/crim...
Why I Prefer Researching Dead Ancestors
Researching dead ancestors leads to a helpful paper trail. And they're easier to find than the living. Now a living DNA match led me to a crime story.
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com
January 27, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Doing #genealogy research on living people can be tough. After this week's very disturbing adventure, I'm beating a hasty retreat to the long-dead Italians in my #familytree.
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com/2026/01/crim...
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com/2026/01/crim...
Has your #genealogy research ever uncovered a twisted criminal in your #familytree? I won't even add his name to my tree.
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com/2026/01/crim...
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com/2026/01/crim...
Why I Prefer Researching Dead Ancestors
Researching dead ancestors leads to a helpful paper trail. And they're easier to find than the living. Now a living DNA match led me to a crime story.
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Has your #genealogy research ever uncovered a twisted criminal in your #familytree? I won't even add his name to my tree.
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com/2026/01/crim...
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com/2026/01/crim...