Elizabeth Olson
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Elizabeth Olson
@elizabeth-o.bsky.social
…chasing our tales.
Professional Genealogist.
Historic & Legislative research, Genetic, Forensic & Traditional Genealogy in Georgia
Non-profit Admin Consultant.
Mother-Grandmother (Andma).
Citizen, Rebel, Change agent & Reformer. A work in progress
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I have a great FOIA joke, but for me to tell it to you, you have to specifically request the joke using exactly the same words that are in the joke. If you get one of the words wrong then I’m sorry, I’ve never heard of that joke, so I can’t tell it to you
December 4, 2024 at 5:21 AM
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My very first post! Here’s my latest blog I wrote today about early Plympton church records. #genealogy

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First Congregational Church in Plympton, Massachusetts records, 1698-1809
Early New England Church Records I’m working on a project to identify all the New England church records before 1900, specifically focusing ...
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November 20, 2024 at 11:40 PM
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The bad news keeps coming from 23andMe. 200 layoffs (about 40% of staff). They also shut down their cancer research. And "exploring options" for what appears to be a garage sale of remaining assets. I hope someone reputable picks up their DTC DNA assets.

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After its entire board resigned overnight, 23andMe will cut over 200 employees and its cancer research in an urgent bid to nurse the company back to health
The DNA-testing firm said in a Tuesday SEC filing, “there is substantial doubt about the company’s ability to continue.”
ca.finance.yahoo.com
November 17, 2024 at 10:29 PM
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Just back from seeing the lovely Sara Sheridan. Wanted to remind #GenHour folks of the next Scottish Genealogy Society talk on Monday 18th by Margaret Fox, Archivist on "The Servants in Traquair House", what the archives tell us about their life
www.scotsgenealogy.com/scottish-gen...
Talk by Margaret Fox, Archivist on "The Servants in Traquair House", what the archives tell us about their life
This talk is free to members, non-members are welcome to attend for a small donation. There will be an opportunity to discuss the talk afterwards over tea, coffee and biscuits. If you are a member and...
www.scotsgenealogy.com
November 14, 2024 at 8:19 PM
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More than Moonshine: Join the table of Appalachian Ancestors for meals & stories.

My 2024 #WikiTree Symposium Presentation.

Uncover your family's history through the flavors of #Appalachia. Combining centuries of #Appalachian stories and foods.

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More than Moonshine: Join the table of Appalachian Ancestors
YouTube video by Ancestry Roads
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November 14, 2024 at 9:23 PM