Halfacadian
@halfacadian.bsky.social
An avid genealogist since 2001. Former member of NEHGS, ACGS, + VFCGS. Past Board member for NERGC. Life member and past President of AFGS. I have given lectures in MA, RI, ME, and as far away as Richibouctou-Village, NB, CAN.
Volunteers are heroes.
Volunteers are heroes.
An afternoon #NERGC session with @jkmorelli.bsky.social
"Accessing & Using Image Records & Full Text Search"
"Accessing & Using Image Records & Full Text Search"
November 1, 2025 at 5:43 PM
An afternoon #NERGC session with @jkmorelli.bsky.social
"Accessing & Using Image Records & Full Text Search"
"Accessing & Using Image Records & Full Text Search"
A good morning session: "How DNA Can Answer Family History Questions in 2025" with @yourdnaguide.bsky.social
at #NERGC
at #NERGC
November 1, 2025 at 1:34 PM
A good morning session: "How DNA Can Answer Family History Questions in 2025" with @yourdnaguide.bsky.social
at #NERGC
at #NERGC
October 31, 2025 at 7:21 PM
October 31, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Happy Halloween.
@legalgen.bsky.social sporting orange while presenting "The Law, Common to Uncommon" at #NERGC
@legalgen.bsky.social sporting orange while presenting "The Law, Common to Uncommon" at #NERGC
October 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Happy Halloween.
@legalgen.bsky.social sporting orange while presenting "The Law, Common to Uncommon" at #NERGC
@legalgen.bsky.social sporting orange while presenting "The Law, Common to Uncommon" at #NERGC
October 30, 2025 at 5:39 PM
October 30, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Are you planning to come to the New England Regional Genealogy Conference next week? I wrote this blog post about 12 years ago for another NERGC conference, and I heard that it came in very handy for those who needed to understand the locals. nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2013/04/new-...
New Hampshire Pronunciation
Many genealogists are coming to New Hampshire soon for the NERGC conference in Manchester, April 17 – 21 st . I hope they are prepared…. ...
nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com
October 25, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Are you planning to come to the New England Regional Genealogy Conference next week? I wrote this blog post about 12 years ago for another NERGC conference, and I heard that it came in very handy for those who needed to understand the locals. nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2013/04/new-...
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We're proud to share that 22 APG members are speaking at this year’s New England Regional Genealogy Conference! Don’t miss their incredible sessions—and be sure to stop by the APG booth in the exhibit hall to say hello to members of our New England Chapter! #APG #genealogy
October 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
We're proud to share that 22 APG members are speaking at this year’s New England Regional Genealogy Conference! Don’t miss their incredible sessions—and be sure to stop by the APG booth in the exhibit hall to say hello to members of our New England Chapter! #APG #genealogy
From stonemasons to bakers, Italian immigrants shaped Haverhill’s skyline and sense of community—including two Historic New England buildings.
Connect to history → www.historicnewengland.org/italians-and...
#HNE #NewEngland #HaverhillCenter #Haverhill #MA #LaborHistory
Connect to history → www.historicnewengland.org/italians-and...
#HNE #NewEngland #HaverhillCenter #Haverhill #MA #LaborHistory
Italians and the Making of Modern Haverhill | Historic New England
www.historicnewengland.org
October 14, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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📣 Last chance to register online for #NERGC2025 —deadline Oct. 17!
Join us at #NERGC2025 Oct. 29–Nov. 1 in Manchester, NH, for 70+ sessions, expert speakers, research consultations, and more. Great for beginners and advanced researchers alike.
🎟️ Learn more: www.nergc.org
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory
Join us at #NERGC2025 Oct. 29–Nov. 1 in Manchester, NH, for 70+ sessions, expert speakers, research consultations, and more. Great for beginners and advanced researchers alike.
🎟️ Learn more: www.nergc.org
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory
October 6, 2025 at 4:05 PM
📣 Last chance to register online for #NERGC2025 —deadline Oct. 17!
Join us at #NERGC2025 Oct. 29–Nov. 1 in Manchester, NH, for 70+ sessions, expert speakers, research consultations, and more. Great for beginners and advanced researchers alike.
🎟️ Learn more: www.nergc.org
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory
Join us at #NERGC2025 Oct. 29–Nov. 1 in Manchester, NH, for 70+ sessions, expert speakers, research consultations, and more. Great for beginners and advanced researchers alike.
🎟️ Learn more: www.nergc.org
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory
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Join us at #NERGC2025 Oct. 29–Nov. 1 in Manchester, NH, for 70+ sessions, expert speakers, research consultations, and more. Great for beginners and advanced researchers alike.
Online registration ends on October 17th.
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#Genealogy #GenealogyConference #FamilyHistory
Online registration ends on October 17th.
whova.com/portal/regis...
#Genealogy #GenealogyConference #FamilyHistory
whova.com
October 4, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Join us at #NERGC2025 Oct. 29–Nov. 1 in Manchester, NH, for 70+ sessions, expert speakers, research consultations, and more. Great for beginners and advanced researchers alike.
Online registration ends on October 17th.
whova.com/portal/regis...
#Genealogy #GenealogyConference #FamilyHistory
Online registration ends on October 17th.
whova.com/portal/regis...
#Genealogy #GenealogyConference #FamilyHistory
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Documenting a Family History
Do you have old correspondence tucked away in your genealogy files? If so, have you ever noticed that some of it refers to families that don’t seem to connect directly to your research? That was my experience when I reopened a 1993 letter containing details about the…
Do you have old correspondence tucked away in your genealogy files? If so, have you ever noticed that some of it refers to families that don’t seem to connect directly to your research? That was my experience when I reopened a 1993 letter containing details about the…
Documenting a Family History
Do you have old correspondence tucked away in your genealogy files? If so, have you ever noticed that some of it refers to families that don’t seem to connect directly to your research? That was my experience when I reopened a 1993 letter containing details about the family of Robert Crawford. Robert Crawford was born in Virginia and later moved to Ohio.
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September 23, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Documenting a Family History
Do you have old correspondence tucked away in your genealogy files? If so, have you ever noticed that some of it refers to families that don’t seem to connect directly to your research? That was my experience when I reopened a 1993 letter containing details about the…
Do you have old correspondence tucked away in your genealogy files? If so, have you ever noticed that some of it refers to families that don’t seem to connect directly to your research? That was my experience when I reopened a 1993 letter containing details about the…
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I think maybe we'll be Internet Archivists this weekend.
Who's with me?
I know, I know. There is great Fall weather, and apple picking, and football, and stuff.
Thanks everyone. It's been interesting.
#genchat
Who's with me?
I know, I know. There is great Fall weather, and apple picking, and football, and stuff.
Thanks everyone. It's been interesting.
#genchat
September 13, 2025 at 3:01 AM
I think maybe we'll be Internet Archivists this weekend.
Who's with me?
I know, I know. There is great Fall weather, and apple picking, and football, and stuff.
Thanks everyone. It's been interesting.
#genchat
Who's with me?
I know, I know. There is great Fall weather, and apple picking, and football, and stuff.
Thanks everyone. It's been interesting.
#genchat
September 13, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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#Genealogy #FamilyHistory Thought provoking: James Tanner's rules for genealogy, including his latest rule genealogysstar.blogspot.com/2025/09/a-ne...
A new rule of genealogy for 2025
It has been quite a while since I discovered a new Rule of Genealogy. Here are the previous Rules. Rule One : When the baby was born, the...
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September 12, 2025 at 4:38 PM
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory Thought provoking: James Tanner's rules for genealogy, including his latest rule genealogysstar.blogspot.com/2025/09/a-ne...
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Here are 5 things you must do to build a #familytree from a limited number of #genealogy records.
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com/2025/09/must...
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com/2025/09/must...
5 Must-Do's for Building Your Family Tree from Vital Records
Even with limited records from their country, you can build your extended family tree. Here are 5 "must-do's" to get the most out of what's available.
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September 9, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Here are 5 things you must do to build a #familytree from a limited number of #genealogy records.
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com/2025/09/must...
family-tree-advice.blogspot.com/2025/09/must...
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Also, remember that this is NOT a reasonably exhaustive search. Think of it as an "add on." #genealogy
Breaking news! FamilySearch.org has transitioned the Full Text AI search from the labs into the search tab! Users still need to verify the #AI generated transcription. #CRAIGEN #artificalintelligence #genealogy #FamilySearch #accuracy
www.familysearch.org/en/search/fu...
www.familysearch.org/en/search/fu...
FamilySearch.org
Discover your family history. Explore the world’s largest collection of free family trees, genealogy records and resources.
www.familysearch.org
August 29, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Also, remember that this is NOT a reasonably exhaustive search. Think of it as an "add on." #genealogy
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For those with revolutionary war interests in NJ. www.monmouthhistory.org/250-for-the-.... #genealogy
MCHA|monmouthhistory.org
This collection is the most complete history of the American Revolution in Monmouth County ever assembled.
www.monmouthhistory.org
August 28, 2025 at 10:47 PM
For those with revolutionary war interests in NJ. www.monmouthhistory.org/250-for-the-.... #genealogy
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Join @americanancestors.bsky.social at our FREE open house tomorrow 8/29 in Boston. Learn more with my colleague @shamrockgen.bsky.social !! New Boston exhibit kickstarts journey to uncover family history #Genealogy www.wcvb.com/article/bost...
New Boston exhibit kickstarts journey to uncover family history
Where do you come from? The Family Heritage Experience offers up questions and introduces tools to help you find the answer.
www.wcvb.com
August 28, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Join @americanancestors.bsky.social at our FREE open house tomorrow 8/29 in Boston. Learn more with my colleague @shamrockgen.bsky.social !! New Boston exhibit kickstarts journey to uncover family history #Genealogy www.wcvb.com/article/bost...