Jordyn Porter-Meche (they/them)
@jordynportermeche.bsky.social
34. Maryland. Family historian. Queer. Trans/non-binary. AuDHD. Aunt. Cat parent.
http://alongthecreek.com/
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Does anyone have any experience publishing a family newsletter? I recently sent out messages to over 30 Michael family cousins asking if anyone would be interested in such a project. I’ve gotten several responses so far and the support has been unanimous, so I’m (cont) #genealogy #familyhistory
September 8, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Does anyone have any experience publishing a family newsletter? I recently sent out messages to over 30 Michael family cousins asking if anyone would be interested in such a project. I’ve gotten several responses so far and the support has been unanimous, so I’m (cont) #genealogy #familyhistory
New post up at Along the Creek with updates on the things I've been working on! Check it out here: alongthecreek.com/family-histo...
Family History Journal #5 - Cooper family work, the Indiana Project, and a Michael family newsletter - Along the Creek
I haven’t been able to do much research lately, which bums me out a little, but I have been busy working on family history projects in other ways… As always, I’m often busy creating charts. This time,...
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September 6, 2025 at 10:05 PM
New post up at Along the Creek with updates on the things I've been working on! Check it out here: alongthecreek.com/family-histo...
New post up at Along the Creek! Check it out here: alongthecreek.com/family-histo... #genealogy #familyhistory
Family History Journal #4 - DNA, Religion, OPS, + more - Along the Creek
Over the past week I’ve been a little all over the place with my research. I suppose we can thank my ADHD for that. I was recently invited to view the AncestryDNA results for the brother of the cousin...
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August 25, 2025 at 3:27 AM
New post up at Along the Creek! Check it out here: alongthecreek.com/family-histo... #genealogy #familyhistory
I really want to know what happened to Republicans being all for small government. Idk how anything they're doing since the evil Cheeto was reelected represents small government in any way, especially his use of the National Guard.
August 24, 2025 at 10:25 PM
I really want to know what happened to Republicans being all for small government. Idk how anything they're doing since the evil Cheeto was reelected represents small government in any way, especially his use of the National Guard.
Has anyone else noticed that Trump has successfully gotten everyone to stop talking about Epstein? I mean now we're talking about Texas and Putin and DC with Epstein's name nowhere to be heard. Idk about y'all, but I still want to know what he's hiding.
August 16, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Has anyone else noticed that Trump has successfully gotten everyone to stop talking about Epstein? I mean now we're talking about Texas and Putin and DC with Epstein's name nowhere to be heard. Idk about y'all, but I still want to know what he's hiding.
A new post is up at Along the Creek! In this one I try to verify a crazy story I read in an 1863 newspaper. Check it out! alongthecreek.com/family-histo... #genealogy #familyhistory
Family History Journal #3 - A little of this, a little of that - Along the Creek
Sorry for the lack of posts the past few days. I wasn’t at my best, so I took some time off from my research. I jumped back in today, though, and, as the title says, did a little of this and a little ...
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August 14, 2025 at 4:17 PM
A new post is up at Along the Creek! In this one I try to verify a crazy story I read in an 1863 newspaper. Check it out! alongthecreek.com/family-histo... #genealogy #familyhistory
Apparently the DC police union said they agree "that crime is spiraling out of control" in DC, which is a perfect demonstration of why cops can't be trusted, because they don't operate in fact or reality anymore than Trump and the Republicans do.
August 12, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Apparently the DC police union said they agree "that crime is spiraling out of control" in DC, which is a perfect demonstration of why cops can't be trusted, because they don't operate in fact or reality anymore than Trump and the Republicans do.
If this news doesn't terrify you... www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcFc...
Trump deploys Guard to DC, cites rising crime—data shows decline
YouTube video by ABC10
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August 12, 2025 at 4:26 AM
If this news doesn't terrify you... www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcFc...
New post is up at Along the Creek! Check it out here: alongthecreek.com/family-histo... #genealogy #familyhistory
Family History Journal #2 - Official Business and More Michael Research - Along the Creek
Well, yesterday saw no research, though I did do other kinds of family history work. For those who don’t know, I’m the current president of the Frederick County Genealogical Society (FRECOGS) in Maryl...
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August 10, 2025 at 10:10 AM
New post is up at Along the Creek! Check it out here: alongthecreek.com/family-histo... #genealogy #familyhistory
I started a family history blog! It's called Along the Creek, and can be found at alongthecreek.com. I started it with the intention of sharing my work with others there. I've not always been the best at documenting my research, so that's what I'm setting out to do! #genealogy #familyhistory
Home - Along the Creek
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August 8, 2025 at 8:46 AM
I started a family history blog! It's called Along the Creek, and can be found at alongthecreek.com. I started it with the intention of sharing my work with others there. I've not always been the best at documenting my research, so that's what I'm setting out to do! #genealogy #familyhistory
Trump’s attempts at erasing trans people only makes us fight harder. We refuse to be erased and we refuse to hide. Fuck the Cheeto and his bigotry 🖕🏻
An attorney for the plaintiffs called it “part of the administration’s absurd attempt to purge highly skilled and dedicated service members simply because they are transgender while simultaneously pretending that transgender people don’t exist.”
BREAKING: DOJ denies existence of transgender people in stunning court filing defending Trump’s military ban
An attorney for the plaintiffs called it “part of the administration’s absurd attempt to purge highly skilled and dedicated service members simply because they are transgender while simultaneously pretending that transgender people don’t exist.”
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August 2, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Trump’s attempts at erasing trans people only makes us fight harder. We refuse to be erased and we refuse to hide. Fuck the Cheeto and his bigotry 🖕🏻
Can someone tell Lee Zeldin that growing the economy does no good when we're destroying the only planet we have to live on? That money ain't gonna save you once we've made this planet unlivable, bro.
July 31, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Can someone tell Lee Zeldin that growing the economy does no good when we're destroying the only planet we have to live on? That money ain't gonna save you once we've made this planet unlivable, bro.
Surely MTG using the word "genocide" to describe what Israel is doing will be some kind of turning point, right? I mean when even a whack job like her can acknowledge this reality, that must mean people in this country are actually waking up... right? Right?!
July 29, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Surely MTG using the word "genocide" to describe what Israel is doing will be some kind of turning point, right? I mean when even a whack job like her can acknowledge this reality, that must mean people in this country are actually waking up... right? Right?!
I don’t talk politics much on here, but now that this big bullshit bill has been signed into law, my question is this: when the fuck do we finally say “enough is enough” and revolt? Because I’m just sayin’ I BEEN ready.
July 5, 2025 at 8:02 AM
I don’t talk politics much on here, but now that this big bullshit bill has been signed into law, my question is this: when the fuck do we finally say “enough is enough” and revolt? Because I’m just sayin’ I BEEN ready.
Happy Pride everyone! Had a fun time at Frederick Pride today!
June 28, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Happy Pride everyone! Had a fun time at Frederick Pride today!
It’s damn near midnight but wanted to say Happy Juneteenth!!
June 20, 2025 at 3:38 AM
It’s damn near midnight but wanted to say Happy Juneteenth!!
Voting for the Frederick County Genealogical Society (FRECOGS) elections is now open and I’m happy be the nominee for president, and alongside me on the ballot are several other wonderful genealogists looking to fill our other open leadership positions! #genealogy #familyhistory
June 15, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Voting for the Frederick County Genealogical Society (FRECOGS) elections is now open and I’m happy be the nominee for president, and alongside me on the ballot are several other wonderful genealogists looking to fill our other open leadership positions! #genealogy #familyhistory
This is my new group starting this Saturday, May 17 at 2PM EDT. If you’re a member of KYGS and you’ve got Kentucky German ancestors, be sure to join us!
🌿 New Kentucky Front Porch Talk Group:
Kentucky German Ancestors 🇩🇪→🇺🇸
Achtung, family historians!
From the vineyards of the Rhine to the bends of the Ohio, German-speaking ancestors helped shape Kentucky—brick by brick, hymn by hymn, story by story.
Registration now open. #Genealogy #Germany
Kentucky German Ancestors 🇩🇪→🇺🇸
Achtung, family historians!
From the vineyards of the Rhine to the bends of the Ohio, German-speaking ancestors helped shape Kentucky—brick by brick, hymn by hymn, story by story.
Registration now open. #Genealogy #Germany
May 12, 2025 at 3:53 AM
This is my new group starting this Saturday, May 17 at 2PM EDT. If you’re a member of KYGS and you’ve got Kentucky German ancestors, be sure to join us!
I have a question for my fellow genealogists: What's your experience when you tell others you do #genealogy? And I mean when you use the specific word "genealogy." Do people generally know what you're talking about? Or do you have to elaborate with terms like "ancestry" or "family history"?
April 26, 2025 at 7:49 PM
I have a question for my fellow genealogists: What's your experience when you tell others you do #genealogy? And I mean when you use the specific word "genealogy." Do people generally know what you're talking about? Or do you have to elaborate with terms like "ancestry" or "family history"?
Replaced it today and got my assignments submitted! Though they were a tad late, but that’s with permission. Here’s to hoping Week 6 goes more smoothly…!
Currently doing my Week 5 GenProof assignments on my phone because my laptop, which was on its last leg, finally gave out, and I’m still in the process of getting it replaced 🙃 Hope with me that it’ll be replaced by this time next week because this is painful lol #genealogy #familyhistory
April 22, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Replaced it today and got my assignments submitted! Though they were a tad late, but that’s with permission. Here’s to hoping Week 6 goes more smoothly…!
Currently doing my Week 5 GenProof assignments on my phone because my laptop, which was on its last leg, finally gave out, and I’m still in the process of getting it replaced 🙃 Hope with me that it’ll be replaced by this time next week because this is painful lol #genealogy #familyhistory
April 20, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Currently doing my Week 5 GenProof assignments on my phone because my laptop, which was on its last leg, finally gave out, and I’m still in the process of getting it replaced 🙃 Hope with me that it’ll be replaced by this time next week because this is painful lol #genealogy #familyhistory
Getting all settled into my temporary home here in Maryland. I can’t thank my parents and @frederiickx.bsky.social enough for their help with this move! I wouldn’t have been able to do it without them.
April 16, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Getting all settled into my temporary home here in Maryland. I can’t thank my parents and @frederiickx.bsky.social enough for their help with this move! I wouldn’t have been able to do it without them.
Been a very busy last few weeks. I’m set to move from Indiana to Maryland on April 10th, so I’ve had a lot to do to prepare. I’m also trying to really get things going with my OPS and gather as much info as I can before I move, which tbh has added a lot of stress. #genealogy #familyhistory
March 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Been a very busy last few weeks. I’m set to move from Indiana to Maryland on April 10th, so I’ve had a lot to do to prepare. I’m also trying to really get things going with my OPS and gather as much info as I can before I move, which tbh has added a lot of stress. #genealogy #familyhistory
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Join APG on 2 March for a FREE webinar about the importance of the U.S. National Archives in our profession and how YOU can effectively engage with legislators to support archival access. Open to all; register at bit.ly/4hPJXRg. This presentation is underwritten by Civil War Records.
February 23, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Join APG on 2 March for a FREE webinar about the importance of the U.S. National Archives in our profession and how YOU can effectively engage with legislators to support archival access. Open to all; register at bit.ly/4hPJXRg. This presentation is underwritten by Civil War Records.
The new introductory post for the #WikiTree Indiana Project is now live! Come check out our project and maybe consider joining? We'd love to have you! www.wikitree.com/g2g/1854100/... #genealogy #familyhistory
The Indiana Project is Looking for Volunteers - WikiTree G2G
Indiana, aka the Hoosier State and called the "Crossroads of America," with a rich and varied ... is a sub-project of the United States Project.
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February 16, 2025 at 5:23 PM
The new introductory post for the #WikiTree Indiana Project is now live! Come check out our project and maybe consider joining? We'd love to have you! www.wikitree.com/g2g/1854100/... #genealogy #familyhistory