Susan Smith-Josephy
@ssj.bsky.social
Born in Northumberland. Live in Canada. Enjoys history, archaeology, genealogy. Wrote some books. Researching Skimming/Cummings family in Cumberland, Durham, Scotland.
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So the Kerr County, Texas commissioners refused Federal ARPA funds for emergency warning systems because of “communism” and the result was they killed over 200 people…
This is what hate and GOP rhetoric does to your brain.
It’s deadly.
This is what hate and GOP rhetoric does to your brain.
It’s deadly.
July 11, 2025 at 6:32 PM
So the Kerr County, Texas commissioners refused Federal ARPA funds for emergency warning systems because of “communism” and the result was they killed over 200 people…
This is what hate and GOP rhetoric does to your brain.
It’s deadly.
This is what hate and GOP rhetoric does to your brain.
It’s deadly.
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November 16, 2024 at 8:38 AM
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#genealogy Bluesky
Years Researching: 40+ years
Hobbyist or pro: hobbyist
Wildest discovery: researching my paternal side for 30+ years only to discover through Ancestry DNA Testing 8 years ago that my father is not really my father, but I do get a whole new paternal side to research
Years Researching: 40+ years
Hobbyist or pro: hobbyist
Wildest discovery: researching my paternal side for 30+ years only to discover through Ancestry DNA Testing 8 years ago that my father is not really my father, but I do get a whole new paternal side to research
November 18, 2024 at 11:52 AM
#genealogy Bluesky
Years Researching: 40+ years
Hobbyist or pro: hobbyist
Wildest discovery: researching my paternal side for 30+ years only to discover through Ancestry DNA Testing 8 years ago that my father is not really my father, but I do get a whole new paternal side to research
Years Researching: 40+ years
Hobbyist or pro: hobbyist
Wildest discovery: researching my paternal side for 30+ years only to discover through Ancestry DNA Testing 8 years ago that my father is not really my father, but I do get a whole new paternal side to research
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Word of the Day is a true favourite, as some of you will know.
Apricity (17th century) is the warmth of the sun on a winter’s day.
Apricity (17th century) is the warmth of the sun on a winter’s day.
November 17, 2024 at 10:09 AM
Word of the Day is a true favourite, as some of you will know.
Apricity (17th century) is the warmth of the sun on a winter’s day.
Apricity (17th century) is the warmth of the sun on a winter’s day.
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I hated Twitter before it was cool so was never part of the #genealogy community there. Willing to give this place a shot. Hey friends!
November 17, 2024 at 5:43 PM
I hated Twitter before it was cool so was never part of the #genealogy community there. Willing to give this place a shot. Hey friends!
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My word of the day (and personal recommendation) is ‘snerdling’ (18th century): nestling cosily beneath the covers and holding off the day a little longer.
Morning.
Morning.
November 16, 2024 at 9:05 AM
My word of the day (and personal recommendation) is ‘snerdling’ (18th century): nestling cosily beneath the covers and holding off the day a little longer.
Morning.
Morning.
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For those of you who follow me elsewhere, while I am not deleting my X account, I will using Bluesky (and maybe Threads) as my primary tool for sharing election and democracy information.
I will also be increasing my writing on Democracy Docket. democracydocket.com/member-me/
I will also be increasing my writing on Democracy Docket. democracydocket.com/member-me/
November 16, 2024 at 3:08 PM
For those of you who follow me elsewhere, while I am not deleting my X account, I will using Bluesky (and maybe Threads) as my primary tool for sharing election and democracy information.
I will also be increasing my writing on Democracy Docket. democracydocket.com/member-me/
I will also be increasing my writing on Democracy Docket. democracydocket.com/member-me/
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Time to introduce myself. I’m a retired detective and keep my research and investigative skills by tracking down my ancestors! I love family history. Am lucky now to be working in my local libraries meeting loads of lovely people and discovering great new books. It’s very nice to be here.
November 16, 2024 at 6:03 PM
Time to introduce myself. I’m a retired detective and keep my research and investigative skills by tracking down my ancestors! I love family history. Am lucky now to be working in my local libraries meeting loads of lovely people and discovering great new books. It’s very nice to be here.
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So glad that @drjeball.bsky.social, @doccrom.bsky.social, @drnwillburger.bsky.social, and @alisonfisk.bsky.social are all over here posting their exquisite artefacts that were always such a joy back on Twitter
#Roman #Archaeology
#Roman #Archaeology
A beautiful #Roman glass vessel in the shape of a cargo boat, in a rich cobalt blue. It was made in Italy about 2000 years ago but still looks amazing today! #Archaeology #RomanArchaeology #AncientGlass AncientBlueSky
November 16, 2024 at 5:31 PM
So glad that @drjeball.bsky.social, @doccrom.bsky.social, @drnwillburger.bsky.social, and @alisonfisk.bsky.social are all over here posting their exquisite artefacts that were always such a joy back on Twitter
#Roman #Archaeology
#Roman #Archaeology
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Just shared a story on Facebook about one of the brightest stars in my family tree, Estelle Jarratt. The more I learn about her, the more inspired I feel. If you’re into genealogy or love to hear good family stories, check it out!
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November 16, 2024 at 1:10 AM
Just shared a story on Facebook about one of the brightest stars in my family tree, Estelle Jarratt. The more I learn about her, the more inspired I feel. If you’re into genealogy or love to hear good family stories, check it out!
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excellent starter pack for Genealogy!
November 15, 2024 at 4:22 PM
excellent starter pack for Genealogy!
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Hello Bluesky 😀
We're the record office for Derbyshire, meaning we hold all the historic archives for the county of #Derbyshire and the city of #Derby. We're delighted to join everyone here! Follow us if you're interested in #history, #archives, old #recipes, historic #fashion and lots more...
We're the record office for Derbyshire, meaning we hold all the historic archives for the county of #Derbyshire and the city of #Derby. We're delighted to join everyone here! Follow us if you're interested in #history, #archives, old #recipes, historic #fashion and lots more...
November 15, 2024 at 11:03 AM
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Attention #genchat (and anyone else interested in #genealogy chats)! I’m super-excited to announce that #genchat is going to be moving from Twitter to BlueSky for the new year! (1/4)
November 13, 2024 at 3:16 AM
Attention #genchat (and anyone else interested in #genealogy chats)! I’m super-excited to announce that #genchat is going to be moving from Twitter to BlueSky for the new year! (1/4)
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A starter pack for the official accounts of Genealogy, Family History and Local History societies, associations and organisations. #Collaboration #Genealogy #FamilyHistory
go.bsky.app/UudzGBa
go.bsky.app/UudzGBa
November 12, 2024 at 10:05 AM
A starter pack for the official accounts of Genealogy, Family History and Local History societies, associations and organisations. #Collaboration #Genealogy #FamilyHistory
go.bsky.app/UudzGBa
go.bsky.app/UudzGBa
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La nouvelle lettre d'infos de #généalogie d'Archives & Culture (avec une très belle photo ci-dessous du musée de l'Imprimerie à Louhans-Châteaurenaud) :
archivesetculture.org/so/53PCcvCIH...
archivesetculture.org/so/53PCcvCIH...
Presse et généalogie
La presse ancienne est une ressource extraordinaire pour les généalogistes. On n'y trouve pas que les naissances, mariages, décès des carnets du jour, mais des faits divers (on inscrivait autrefois ju...
archivesetculture.org
November 13, 2024 at 9:27 PM
La nouvelle lettre d'infos de #généalogie d'Archives & Culture (avec une très belle photo ci-dessous du musée de l'Imprimerie à Louhans-Châteaurenaud) :
archivesetculture.org/so/53PCcvCIH...
archivesetculture.org/so/53PCcvCIH...
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Hello! I’ve been lurking for a while but haven’t posted properly, so an #introduction. Recently retired from my academic job, I’m a design & cultural historian specialising in the home & domestic design, currently writing book on history of the kitchen. I also do tv (eg A House Through Time) & radio
November 14, 2024 at 11:23 AM
Hello! I’ve been lurking for a while but haven’t posted properly, so an #introduction. Recently retired from my academic job, I’m a design & cultural historian specialising in the home & domestic design, currently writing book on history of the kitchen. I also do tv (eg A House Through Time) & radio
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I see that several of my new followers have the "Invalid Handle" problem. BlueSky is a little overwhelmed. See these instructions to fix it.
November 14, 2024 at 4:14 PM
I see that several of my new followers have the "Invalid Handle" problem. BlueSky is a little overwhelmed. See these instructions to fix it.
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Since it’s #GenHour, putting this out there:
Surnames:
1. Stanley/Steinhaus
2. Rothenstein
3. Weiner
4. Pick
5. Juliar/Zular/Zuliar/Zuler/Zuljar
6. Singerman
7.Savodnik/Savodnick/Zavodnik/Zavodnick
8. Gold/Golub
(Focusing right now on numbers 5-8. Hoping to get to 1-4 soon.)
Surnames:
1. Stanley/Steinhaus
2. Rothenstein
3. Weiner
4. Pick
5. Juliar/Zular/Zuliar/Zuler/Zuljar
6. Singerman
7.Savodnik/Savodnick/Zavodnik/Zavodnick
8. Gold/Golub
(Focusing right now on numbers 5-8. Hoping to get to 1-4 soon.)
November 14, 2024 at 8:45 PM
Since it’s #GenHour, putting this out there:
Surnames:
1. Stanley/Steinhaus
2. Rothenstein
3. Weiner
4. Pick
5. Juliar/Zular/Zuliar/Zuler/Zuljar
6. Singerman
7.Savodnik/Savodnick/Zavodnik/Zavodnick
8. Gold/Golub
(Focusing right now on numbers 5-8. Hoping to get to 1-4 soon.)
Surnames:
1. Stanley/Steinhaus
2. Rothenstein
3. Weiner
4. Pick
5. Juliar/Zular/Zuliar/Zuler/Zuljar
6. Singerman
7.Savodnik/Savodnick/Zavodnik/Zavodnick
8. Gold/Golub
(Focusing right now on numbers 5-8. Hoping to get to 1-4 soon.)
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Our next #OnePlaceStudies chat, #OnePlaceWednesday, will be on the nearest Wednesday to the fifth anniversary of its launch over at The Other Place. If you're a #OnePlaceStudy fan, or interested in researching ancestral places, join in—there will be goodies to win! Details coming soon... #GenHour
Forgive us, please, for posting a screen grab from The Other Place. 🙏 It's our very first #OnePlaceWednesday tweet, from November 2019. Next Wednesday is the closest to the 5th anniversary of that first #OnePlaceWednesday, so we're going to make it a bit special. Watch this place. Sorry, space...
November 14, 2024 at 8:47 PM
Our next #OnePlaceStudies chat, #OnePlaceWednesday, will be on the nearest Wednesday to the fifth anniversary of its launch over at The Other Place. If you're a #OnePlaceStudy fan, or interested in researching ancestral places, join in—there will be goodies to win! Details coming soon... #GenHour
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I had a quick look and the talk's still there.
I've not made as much progress as I'd have liked, but my forest of trees is growing and they're starting to connect. I'm also starting to connect with people who've already researched a specific family, which is great as it's a huge task for one person.
I've not made as much progress as I'd have liked, but my forest of trees is growing and they're starting to connect. I'm also starting to connect with people who've already researched a specific family, which is great as it's a huge task for one person.
Is WikiTree the right place for your One Place Study?- Jane Barton
YouTube video by Society of Genealogists
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November 14, 2024 at 12:17 PM
I had a quick look and the talk's still there.
I've not made as much progress as I'd have liked, but my forest of trees is growing and they're starting to connect. I'm also starting to connect with people who've already researched a specific family, which is great as it's a huge task for one person.
I've not made as much progress as I'd have liked, but my forest of trees is growing and they're starting to connect. I'm also starting to connect with people who've already researched a specific family, which is great as it's a huge task for one person.
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Good morning.
Word of the Day is as beautiful as it is underused. ‘Confelicity’ is finding joy in the happiness and success of others.
Word of the Day is as beautiful as it is underused. ‘Confelicity’ is finding joy in the happiness and success of others.
November 14, 2024 at 7:43 AM
Good morning.
Word of the Day is as beautiful as it is underused. ‘Confelicity’ is finding joy in the happiness and success of others.
Word of the Day is as beautiful as it is underused. ‘Confelicity’ is finding joy in the happiness and success of others.
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people who use goodreads: jeff bezos owns goodreads and if you want a better alternative there is a black woman owned company called storygraph that you can use to replace it. you can transfer all of your data from goodreads to storygraph and have your mind be free of trumpie jeff bezos! win win. 💙
November 13, 2024 at 5:24 PM
people who use goodreads: jeff bezos owns goodreads and if you want a better alternative there is a black woman owned company called storygraph that you can use to replace it. you can transfer all of your data from goodreads to storygraph and have your mind be free of trumpie jeff bezos! win win. 💙
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Thought I’d make my first post both positive and useful-so here’s a list of all of the free-to-view titles now available on the British Newspaper Archive:
blog.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/2024/09/19/a...
blog.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/2024/09/19/a...
List of Free to View Pages | British Newspaper Archive
Working in partnership with the British Library, here we present a list of all newspaper pages included in our free to view newspaper collection.
blog.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
November 13, 2024 at 9:15 AM
Thought I’d make my first post both positive and useful-so here’s a list of all of the free-to-view titles now available on the British Newspaper Archive:
blog.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/2024/09/19/a...
blog.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/2024/09/19/a...
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Great to see that #GenChat will be moving from The Other Place to BlueSky in the new year, giving #genealogy / #FamilyHistory folk another forum for conversation alongside #GenHour and #OnePlaceWednesday!
Attention #genchat (and anyone else interested in #genealogy chats)! I’m super-excited to announce that #genchat is going to be moving from Twitter to BlueSky for the new year! (1/4)
November 13, 2024 at 7:44 AM
Great to see that #GenChat will be moving from The Other Place to BlueSky in the new year, giving #genealogy / #FamilyHistory folk another forum for conversation alongside #GenHour and #OnePlaceWednesday!