Stephen J Caraccia
@sjcaracciacpa.bsky.social
Professional genealogist and CPA with extensive genealogy experience in USA, Italy, Puerto Rico, Ireland, Scotland & England. CPA for performing artists, licensed professionals & related SMBs. APGen member. Dead bird refugee. TaxTwitter. New York, USA
Pinned
Wistfully thinking about the last week or so. I can't help but remember these lines from Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises ...
𝗕𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘁: “𝗢𝗵 𝗝𝗮𝗸𝗲 . . . 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗮 𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿,”
𝗝𝗮𝗸𝗲: “𝗜𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘀𝗼?”
𝗕𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘁: “𝗢𝗵 𝗝𝗮𝗸𝗲 . . . 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗮 𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿,”
𝗝𝗮𝗸𝗲: “𝗜𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘀𝗼?”
Verizon will be issuing a rebate. They will send notification via text!
Use caution! Malicious actors may exploit this.
If you get a text from Verizon, close your texts, and then independently go into your MyVerizon app and look for the credit to accept it.
www.pcmag.com/news/verizon...
Use caution! Malicious actors may exploit this.
If you get a text from Verizon, close your texts, and then independently go into your MyVerizon app and look for the credit to accept it.
www.pcmag.com/news/verizon...
Verizon to Issue $20 Credit for Yesterday's Major Outage. How to Get It
Subscribers will get a text message when the credit is available. They'll then need to redeem the credit in the My Verizon app; it won't be automatically applied to a future bill.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Verizon will be issuing a rebate. They will send notification via text!
Use caution! Malicious actors may exploit this.
If you get a text from Verizon, close your texts, and then independently go into your MyVerizon app and look for the credit to accept it.
www.pcmag.com/news/verizon...
Use caution! Malicious actors may exploit this.
If you get a text from Verizon, close your texts, and then independently go into your MyVerizon app and look for the credit to accept it.
www.pcmag.com/news/verizon...
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#LoveMyLibrary #Genealogy #FamilyHistory
Thursday 15 Jan 2026 at 6:30 pm Eastern US
Registration in the link.
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FREE Virtual Program - Food of My Forefathers: Applied Genealogy: The Cultural Context of Traditional & Ethnic Foods
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January 14, 2026 at 1:21 PM
#LoveMyLibrary #Genealogy #FamilyHistory
Thursday 15 Jan 2026 at 6:30 pm Eastern US
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In his introduction to De Ente et Essentia, St. Thomas Aquinas remarks that “a little error in the beginning leads to a great one in the end.” He was paraphrasing Aristotle who wrote: “The least initial deviation from the truth is multiplied later a thousandfold.”
#Genealogy
#Genealogy
September 11, 2023 at 12:53 PM
In his introduction to De Ente et Essentia, St. Thomas Aquinas remarks that “a little error in the beginning leads to a great one in the end.” He was paraphrasing Aristotle who wrote: “The least initial deviation from the truth is multiplied later a thousandfold.”
#Genealogy
#Genealogy
Going home, going home
By the waterside, I will rest my bones
Listen to the river sing sweet songs
To rock my soul
Fare you well, fare you well
#RIPBobWeir
By the waterside, I will rest my bones
Listen to the river sing sweet songs
To rock my soul
Fare you well, fare you well
#RIPBobWeir
Bob Weir, the singer, songwriter, guitarist and co-founder of the Grateful Dead who for decades was one of the driving forces behind the revered band and their legacy, has died at age 78.
Story: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Story: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
January 11, 2026 at 2:51 AM
Going home, going home
By the waterside, I will rest my bones
Listen to the river sing sweet songs
To rock my soul
Fare you well, fare you well
#RIPBobWeir
By the waterside, I will rest my bones
Listen to the river sing sweet songs
To rock my soul
Fare you well, fare you well
#RIPBobWeir
For you consideration, an interesting, and sadly necessary, article by Thomas MacEntee of #Genealogy Bargains about Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Finding Your Roots
genealogybargains.com/why-genealog...
genealogybargains.com/why-genealog...
Why Genealogists Are So Divided About Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Finding Your Roots: The Uncomfortable Truth About Bias in Our Community - Genealogy Bargains
Author’s Note: I want to be transparent that this content – Why Genealogists Are So Divided About Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Finding Your Roots: The
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January 6, 2026 at 11:08 PM
For you consideration, an interesting, and sadly necessary, article by Thomas MacEntee of #Genealogy Bargains about Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Finding Your Roots
genealogybargains.com/why-genealog...
genealogybargains.com/why-genealog...
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#NewYorkGenealogy #FamilyHistory
@myheritageofficial.bsky.social
has added the 1890 New York City Police Census, with the color images and a new index.
Of course, the first name I checked was my GGM Kate Nelis (Catherine McGarrity Nelis)
www.myheritage.com/research/col...
@myheritageofficial.bsky.social
has added the 1890 New York City Police Census, with the color images and a new index.
Of course, the first name I checked was my GGM Kate Nelis (Catherine McGarrity Nelis)
www.myheritage.com/research/col...
January 6, 2026 at 1:41 PM
#NewYorkGenealogy #FamilyHistory
@myheritageofficial.bsky.social
has added the 1890 New York City Police Census, with the color images and a new index.
Of course, the first name I checked was my GGM Kate Nelis (Catherine McGarrity Nelis)
www.myheritage.com/research/col...
@myheritageofficial.bsky.social
has added the 1890 New York City Police Census, with the color images and a new index.
Of course, the first name I checked was my GGM Kate Nelis (Catherine McGarrity Nelis)
www.myheritage.com/research/col...
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#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #PayItForward
Weather looking good for #HoosierWinter - time for a #FSC trip. Check your genie lists, & shout if you need restricted records.
#Genearosity #SpreadTheWord
@alliethinks.bsky.social @sjcaracciacpa.bsky.social @atcherleyons.bsky.social @shamrockgen.bsky.social
Weather looking good for #HoosierWinter - time for a #FSC trip. Check your genie lists, & shout if you need restricted records.
#Genearosity #SpreadTheWord
@alliethinks.bsky.social @sjcaracciacpa.bsky.social @atcherleyons.bsky.social @shamrockgen.bsky.social
January 5, 2026 at 10:05 PM
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #PayItForward
Weather looking good for #HoosierWinter - time for a #FSC trip. Check your genie lists, & shout if you need restricted records.
#Genearosity #SpreadTheWord
@alliethinks.bsky.social @sjcaracciacpa.bsky.social @atcherleyons.bsky.social @shamrockgen.bsky.social
Weather looking good for #HoosierWinter - time for a #FSC trip. Check your genie lists, & shout if you need restricted records.
#Genearosity #SpreadTheWord
@alliethinks.bsky.social @sjcaracciacpa.bsky.social @atcherleyons.bsky.social @shamrockgen.bsky.social
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#Genealogy #FamilyHistory
#PolishGenealogy
Free, with registration required
Saturday, 10 Jan 2026, at 2:00 pm US Central Time
#PolishGenealogy
Free, with registration required
Saturday, 10 Jan 2026, at 2:00 pm US Central Time
Find Your Ancestors: Polish Genealogy - Finding Their Polish Records | Appleton Public Library
Join us in person at the library or virtually for our monthly Find Your Ancestors series.Registration: No registration is needed to attend the program in the library. Online attendees must register in...
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December 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory
#PolishGenealogy
Free, with registration required
Saturday, 10 Jan 2026, at 2:00 pm US Central Time
#PolishGenealogy
Free, with registration required
Saturday, 10 Jan 2026, at 2:00 pm US Central Time
I was waiting to see an update from FamilySearch in December with respect to newly available #ItalianGenealogy records, but alas, no update. No matter, their huge November update is sure to keep you busy - they have added tens of thousands of records. #Genealogy
www.familysearch.org/en/blog/new-...
www.familysearch.org/en/blog/new-...
New Records on FamilySearch November 2025 • FamilySearch
FamilySearch adds millions of free historical records every month. See new records from Italy, the Dominican Republic, the Philippines, and more!
www.familysearch.org
December 26, 2025 at 8:36 PM
I was waiting to see an update from FamilySearch in December with respect to newly available #ItalianGenealogy records, but alas, no update. No matter, their huge November update is sure to keep you busy - they have added tens of thousands of records. #Genealogy
www.familysearch.org/en/blog/new-...
www.familysearch.org/en/blog/new-...
H/T to @vinnydabody.bsky.social for letting us know about the latest Italian records released and available on Antenati. #Genealogy #ItalianGenealogy
Read more about the records here:
antenati.cultura.gov.it/twenty-secon...
Read more about the records here:
antenati.cultura.gov.it/twenty-secon...
December 26, 2025 at 8:22 PM
H/T to @vinnydabody.bsky.social for letting us know about the latest Italian records released and available on Antenati. #Genealogy #ItalianGenealogy
Read more about the records here:
antenati.cultura.gov.it/twenty-secon...
Read more about the records here:
antenati.cultura.gov.it/twenty-secon...
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#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #Deciphering
Anyone care to lend an opinion on the details of the cause of death on a very poorly written death certificate?
Thomas Nelis/Nealis 1st husband of my GGM.
"Apnoea from drowning result of falling from ? ? into river"
Thanks for any ideas.
Anyone care to lend an opinion on the details of the cause of death on a very poorly written death certificate?
Thomas Nelis/Nealis 1st husband of my GGM.
"Apnoea from drowning result of falling from ? ? into river"
Thanks for any ideas.
December 26, 2025 at 4:20 PM
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #Deciphering
Anyone care to lend an opinion on the details of the cause of death on a very poorly written death certificate?
Thomas Nelis/Nealis 1st husband of my GGM.
"Apnoea from drowning result of falling from ? ? into river"
Thanks for any ideas.
Anyone care to lend an opinion on the details of the cause of death on a very poorly written death certificate?
Thomas Nelis/Nealis 1st husband of my GGM.
"Apnoea from drowning result of falling from ? ? into river"
Thanks for any ideas.
Merry Christmas!!
December 25, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Merry Christmas!!
To all my #genealogy and #TaxSky friends out there celebrating, I wish you a joyful and peaceful Christmas Eve
December 24, 2025 at 3:18 PM
To all my #genealogy and #TaxSky friends out there celebrating, I wish you a joyful and peaceful Christmas Eve
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#FamilySearch has released an #Update to their #FullTextSearch experiment.
Go to www.familysearch.org/en/labs/
and turn on the new experiment option.
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory
Go to www.familysearch.org/en/labs/
and turn on the new experiment option.
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory
December 20, 2025 at 4:56 PM
#FamilySearch has released an #Update to their #FullTextSearch experiment.
Go to www.familysearch.org/en/labs/
and turn on the new experiment option.
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory
Go to www.familysearch.org/en/labs/
and turn on the new experiment option.
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory
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Hello, BlueSky.
I’m a genealogist and historian writing about religious records, Polish & Great Lakes family history, and overlooked sources.
Looking forward to learning from everyone here.
I’m a genealogist and historian writing about religious records, Polish & Great Lakes family history, and overlooked sources.
Looking forward to learning from everyone here.
December 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Hello, BlueSky.
I’m a genealogist and historian writing about religious records, Polish & Great Lakes family history, and overlooked sources.
Looking forward to learning from everyone here.
I’m a genealogist and historian writing about religious records, Polish & Great Lakes family history, and overlooked sources.
Looking forward to learning from everyone here.
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#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #LoveMyLibrary
Little-Known Resources at the Delaware Public Archives
Link to the handout in the first comment.
Little-Known Resources at the Delaware Public Archives
Link to the handout in the first comment.
Beginning Genealogy 101: Little-Known Resources at the
Join us for a FREE virtual program on December 16 at 2:30 p.m. ET!. Event starts at December 16, 2025 2:30 PM EST
acpl.libnet.info
December 15, 2025 at 12:22 PM
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #LoveMyLibrary
Little-Known Resources at the Delaware Public Archives
Link to the handout in the first comment.
Little-Known Resources at the Delaware Public Archives
Link to the handout in the first comment.
I got nothing.
God help us all.
God help us all.
December 15, 2025 at 4:19 AM
I got nothing.
God help us all.
God help us all.
Many thanks to Brooke and her amazing team @reclaimtherecords.org
Our 'Giving Tuesday' Gift to YOU:
The New York State Death Index, 1880-2017
After YEARS of fighting with the state of New York, we just put it all online -- and there might even be some more data to come!
Read all about it in our latest newsletter issue:
mailchi.mp/reclaimthere...
The New York State Death Index, 1880-2017
After YEARS of fighting with the state of New York, we just put it all online -- and there might even be some more data to come!
Read all about it in our latest newsletter issue:
mailchi.mp/reclaimthere...
Reclaim The Records
We’re Reclaim The Records, a new not-for-profit activist group of genealogists, historians, researchers, and open government advocates. We identify important genealogical records sets that ought to be...
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December 3, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Many thanks to Brooke and her amazing team @reclaimtherecords.org
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Visit www.NewYorkDeathIndex.com to search the first ever public NYS death index for 1973 - 2017. Place of death also available starting in 1957 so you can order genealogy copies (death >50 years ago) from a local municipality and skip the 5 year NYS DOH wait. (NYC is separate and not included)
December 3, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Visit www.NewYorkDeathIndex.com to search the first ever public NYS death index for 1973 - 2017. Place of death also available starting in 1957 so you can order genealogy copies (death >50 years ago) from a local municipality and skip the 5 year NYS DOH wait. (NYC is separate and not included)
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Thank you for your post. I do have one small correction, the man in the photo is my great grandfather, W. Frank Mathues US Marshal Eastern District of PA.
www.loc.gov/item/2012649...
www.loc.gov/item/2012649...
November 20, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Thank you for your post. I do have one small correction, the man in the photo is my great grandfather, W. Frank Mathues US Marshal Eastern District of PA.
www.loc.gov/item/2012649...
www.loc.gov/item/2012649...
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I love finding these quirky #genealogy connections. I have a copy of my great grandma's will that apparently was prepared by Archie Bunker's dad! Guess you can say this one is #AllInTheFamily 😀
November 21, 2025 at 2:19 AM
I love finding these quirky #genealogy connections. I have a copy of my great grandma's will that apparently was prepared by Archie Bunker's dad! Guess you can say this one is #AllInTheFamily 😀
Hi Jen! Yes, I have it on my search menu. Not sure if subscription type matters, but I have All Access Mebership as well as Pro Tools. Here's the menu and the page where it leads.
See if you can load this page:
www.ancestry.com/search/categ...
See if you can load this page:
www.ancestry.com/search/categ...
November 18, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Hi Jen! Yes, I have it on my search menu. Not sure if subscription type matters, but I have All Access Mebership as well as Pro Tools. Here's the menu and the page where it leads.
See if you can load this page:
www.ancestry.com/search/categ...
See if you can load this page:
www.ancestry.com/search/categ...
File under collateral research...
I am constantly reminded that, often times, people are MUCH closer in real life than a family tree might otherwise indicate.
So, research those siblings and inlaws like crazy. Never assume some person is too far afield - you just never know.
FAN!
#Genealogy
I am constantly reminded that, often times, people are MUCH closer in real life than a family tree might otherwise indicate.
So, research those siblings and inlaws like crazy. Never assume some person is too far afield - you just never know.
FAN!
#Genealogy
November 14, 2025 at 7:19 PM
File under collateral research...
I am constantly reminded that, often times, people are MUCH closer in real life than a family tree might otherwise indicate.
So, research those siblings and inlaws like crazy. Never assume some person is too far afield - you just never know.
FAN!
#Genealogy
I am constantly reminded that, often times, people are MUCH closer in real life than a family tree might otherwise indicate.
So, research those siblings and inlaws like crazy. Never assume some person is too far afield - you just never know.
FAN!
#Genealogy
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For all of my #genealogy and #ancestryhour peeps - you should know that recently Ancestry has changed its ToS to prevent searching of public records hosted on the Ancestry site to keep investigative genetic genealogy (IGG) practitioners and forensic genealogists (FGs) OUT. (Please read the whole 🧵)
November 12, 2025 at 1:20 PM
For all of my #genealogy and #ancestryhour peeps - you should know that recently Ancestry has changed its ToS to prevent searching of public records hosted on the Ancestry site to keep investigative genetic genealogy (IGG) practitioners and forensic genealogists (FGs) OUT. (Please read the whole 🧵)