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Peggy Homans Chapman🇨🇦
@atlanticgen.bsky.social
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Genealogy nerd and lover of dogs and cats. True #NovaScotia mix of many heritages. Keen on #DNA. Local history fan. Did once love travel. #PLCGS #Newfoundland #ChannelIslands Maybe #kentEngland #GenealogyCanada
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atlanticgen.bsky.social
#NovaScotia
cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 1d
On this day in 1804, Joseph Howe was born in Halifax. He was instrumental in Nova Scotia becoming the first British colony to win responsible government. He was premier of the colony from 1860 to 1863, and served as Lt. Governor of Nova Scotia briefly before his death in 1873.
Black and white vintage portrait photograph of an older man with balding head and curly white hair on the sides, seated in an ornate carved armchair. He wears a formal three-piece suit with a jacket, waistcoat, high-collared shirt, cravat or tie, and trousers. His hands rest on his lap and armrest, one holding a glove or cloth. He has a serious expression and looks directly at the camera against a dark studio backdrop. The image shows soft lighting and slight signs of age.
December 13, 2025 at 3:43 PM
atlanticgen.bsky.social
#genealogy
December 13, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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bifhsgo.bsky.social
REMINDER - Tomorrow...
bifhsgo.bsky.social BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 6d
On Saturday 13 December, 10 a.m. EDT, Great Moments in Genealogy. Please join us in person at Knox Presbyterian Church (Lisgar & Elgin Streets in Ottawa) or join online using Zoom. More details and the link to register are here: www.bifhsgo.ca/events
#genealogy #familyhistory
December 12, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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ebthen.bsky.social
TBH I already accidentally tried this on a genealogy website and it made a horrifying video of "my dad" that absolutely did not have his voice and I turned it off before it could forever sully his memory for me.

I mean he already did enough on his own to sully his memory and he didn't need help.
adamserwer.bsky.social Adam Serwer @adamserwer.bsky.social · 4d
I think “speak to your fake dead relative” might be the most evil application of “AI” i’ve seen so far
December 10, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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virtualtreasury.bsky.social
#TNAConnections In September, we collaborated with @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy on a series of three talks called 'Finding Ireland' using TNA records shared with the Virtual Treasury. These can be viewed as a playlist on our YouTube channel:

youtube.com/playlist?lis...
The National Archives building at Kew, London. Source: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas, Wikimedia Commons
December 12, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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suzannerent.bsky.social
From Haley Ryan at CBC:

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Halifax mayor did not break code of conduct with CAO comments, investigator found | CBC News
An investigator found the mayor of Halifax did not breach the municipal code of conduct with comments he made about the role of a chief administrative officer earlier this year.
www.cbc.ca
December 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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suzannerent.bsky.social
Press release: Province to Explore Solutions for Halifax Peninsula Traffic Congestion

news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/12/1...
Province to Explore Solutions for Halifax Peninsula Traffic Congestion
news.novascotia.ca
December 10, 2025 at 5:54 PM
atlanticgen.bsky.social
#genealogy #Toronto #Chinatown
wikitree.bsky.social WikiTree @wikitree.bsky.social · 4d
#OnePlaceWednesday showcase: Chinatown, Toronto, Ontario Explore the lives & stories of residents in this community through collaborative genealogy research! 📍https://www.WikiTree.com/wiki/Space:Chinatown,_Toronto,_Ontario_One_Place_Study #OnePlaceStudy #CollaborativeGenealogy
December 10, 2025 at 12:41 PM
atlanticgen.bsky.social
#genealogy
pharostutors.bsky.social Pharos Tutors @pharostutors.bsky.social · 4d
Introduction to Medieval Genealogy. Topics covered include using medieval pedigrees, heralds visitations and how to prove (or disprove) the genealogies given by using inquisitions post mortem, feet of fines, as well as taxation, church and military records. www.pharostutors.com/introduction...
December 10, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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gmbutts.bsky.social
Forewarned is forearmed.
petermansbridge.bsky.social Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 5d
We could see two referendum battles in the near future: One in Québec and one in Alberta. Is Ottawa ready to handle that fight?

Who would be Captain Canada if it came to that? James Moore & @gmbutts.bsky.social are back to discuss.

🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
December 9, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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megansmolenyak.com
Not available here quite yet, but just pre-ordered for Dec 20th!
allthosebefore.bsky.social Jane Hough 🌳🧬🏡 @allthosebefore.bsky.social · 6d
What a cracking great read! I’ve just finished reading @nathandylangoodwin.bsky.social’s latest novel. I was absolutely hooked from beginning to end. #FamilyHistory #Genealogy
A picture of a book entitled ‘The Hop-picker murders’ written by Nathan Dylan Goodwin. The cover illustration features a graveyard with a village church in the background.
December 8, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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canadianpaintings.bsky.social
Slow Plow
Alex Colville
1967
December 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
atlanticgen.bsky.social
This is excellent #HfxArchives to share on Dec 6th. Can put any reader into the eyes of the disaster.
hfxgov.bsky.social Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 8d
This first-hand account of the Halifax Explosion was written by Lemuel Allen, a Sergeant in the Royal Canadian Engineers. The gripping tale of his and his daughter's survival can be read in the #HfxArchives database at: archive.halifax.ca/archive/fina...
A scanned snippet of Lemuel Allen's first-hand account of the Halifax Explosion.
December 6, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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ancestryaimee.bsky.social
Your #DNA ethnicity results changed again? You’re not alone. I sat down with Crista Cowan of Ancestry to explain why updates happen, what people often misunderstand about DNA, and what new tools are coming. If you’ve ever thought “Wait… what?” watch now!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9Su2KgsS7c
What You Don't Understand about DNA
YouTube video by Aimee Cross - Genealogy Hints
www.youtube.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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thestar.com
Today’s question: Are cats sexist? It’s not just women who think men are bad listeners.

A new study out of Turkey finds kitties meow more at men than women. #Opinion
Vinay Menon: It’s not just women who think men are bad listeners. This study suggests cats do too
A new study shows cats meow more around men than women. Why? They clearly believe men are bad listeners.
www.thestar.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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shamrockgen.bsky.social
#genealogy
December 5, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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nightowlgenealogy.bsky.social
#GenHour
I'm sure most of us are super excited about the big surprise this week. I logged into my #genealogy email yesterday to find the best Christmas present ever!
🎁https://www.newyorkdeathindex.com/search🎁
Search Death Records | The New York State Death Index (1880-2017) - a FREE database from Reclaim The Records
Search historical New York State death records by name, county, and year
www.newyorkdeathindex.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:30 PM
atlanticgen.bsky.social
As a Canadian, for many years I viewed the political US as extremist. Was aware of religious fundamental impact on women but this article really depressing and scary for American women.
December 4, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social
On this day in 1871, The Halifax School for the Blind opened with four students in attendance. After the Halifax Explosion in 1917, the building survived and the number of students increased due to how many people were blinded by broken glass.
**Black-and-white historical photograph showing an interior room with wooden floors and large windows on the left wall letting in natural light. About 20 young women and girls in early 20th-century clothing—long dresses, aprons, and hair tied back—are seated at wooden desks and tables arranged in rows. Some are sewing by hand or machine, others reading or writing. Potted plants sit on the windowsill, a sewing machine is in the foreground left, and overhead electric lights hang from the ceiling. Shelves with materials line the back wall.**
December 4, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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danielloftus.projectinfant.ie
A hearty thank you to @adultadoptee.bsky.social for letting me speak to their members about the work we do at @projectinfant.ie in trying to restore the names of those who died in mother and baby homes, industrial schools & Magdalene Laundries around Ireland… watch here! ⬇️

youtu.be/eJJ9TjeauJU?...
Daniel Loftus speaks to adoptees about Project Infant (26 Nov 2025)
YouTube video by Adult Adoptee Movement (UK)
youtu.be
December 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM
atlanticgen.bsky.social
Thank you Stephen Kimber for a rational perspective. It is disturbing for all to have to place groups with such hostility and fear of getting criticized.
December 2, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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sogorg.bsky.social
📣 The Genealogy Gazette Dec 2025 is out now!
Freebies, top tips, Dec event highlights, digital releases, community news, updates on joint @federationfhs.bsky.social online conference 2026.
Spotlight on bsky.app/profile/else... + bsky.app/profile/fami....
📰 Read free:
The Genealogy Gazette: Dec 25
Discover the latest SoG news and family history tips here. Along with community news on the latest record releases, conferences, and more.
www.sog.org.uk
December 2, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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kaz747.bsky.social
Hello from Perth, Western Australia, the world’s most isolated capital city. Having heard so many genealogy podcasts mentioning Bluesky, I decided I should come and play here too. I look forward to connecting, learning and sharing here 😉
December 2, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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forwardcanada.bsky.social
🛑 NEW EPISODE of 'Whatever This Is' with @zainvelji.bsky.social:

Danielle Smith’s new two-tier healthcare bill introduces a VIP fast lane and destroys the public system for a generation.

Here’s what you need to know in under 3 minutes.
#ableg #abpoli #canpoli
December 2, 2025 at 2:51 AM
atlanticgen.bsky.social
Butter tarts and Nanaimo bars are the epitome of a good Canada dessert.😋
cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 13d
Butter tarts are a wonderful treat during the Christmas season.
Personally, I think they are the greatest Canadian treat (even with raisins).
These delectable treats have been name dropped in Canadian songs, TV and movies.
But what is their history?
This is the story.

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Close-up of several small butter tarts on a beige plate. One tart in the foreground has a bite taken out, revealing a golden, gooey filling studded with plump dark raisins. The pastry is flaky and golden-brown with crimped edges, and the tops are glossy and slightly caramelized. Soft natural light highlights the sticky texture of the filling.
December 2, 2025 at 1:19 AM