Halfacadian
@halfacadian.bsky.social
An avid genealogist since 2001. Former member of NEHGS, ACGS, + VFCGS. Past Board member for NERGC. Life member and past President of AFGS. I have given lectures in MA, RI, ME, and as far away as Richibouctou-Village, NB, CAN.
Volunteers are heroes.
Volunteers are heroes.
A5: I try to incorporate some of what I've learned in the various family histories I give to family and friends. "See also..." with links in my general notes hopefully inspires them to look around a little as well. #genchat
December 13, 2025 at 3:58 AM
A5: I try to incorporate some of what I've learned in the various family histories I give to family and friends. "See also..." with links in my general notes hopefully inspires them to look around a little as well. #genchat
Genealogy conferences are a great place not only for education, but for connections, both new and old. I learn from virtual classes too, like many #NotatRootsTech folks. #genchat
December 13, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Genealogy conferences are a great place not only for education, but for connections, both new and old. I learn from virtual classes too, like many #NotatRootsTech folks. #genchat
"read every blog..."
#genchat has been mentioned in many blogs over the years. Here are a few:
#education
Climbing My Family Tree - Marian Burk Wood's blog
climbingmyfamilytree.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
climbingmyfamilytree.blogspot.com/2023/04/bite...
#genchat has been mentioned in many blogs over the years. Here are a few:
#education
Climbing My Family Tree - Marian Burk Wood's blog
climbingmyfamilytree.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
climbingmyfamilytree.blogspot.com/2023/04/bite...
December 13, 2025 at 3:22 AM
"read every blog..."
#genchat has been mentioned in many blogs over the years. Here are a few:
#education
Climbing My Family Tree - Marian Burk Wood's blog
climbingmyfamilytree.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
climbingmyfamilytree.blogspot.com/2023/04/bite...
#genchat has been mentioned in many blogs over the years. Here are a few:
#education
Climbing My Family Tree - Marian Burk Wood's blog
climbingmyfamilytree.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
climbingmyfamilytree.blogspot.com/2023/04/bite...
Not a new project, but an ongoing one is discovering all the things available in the Full Text search on FamilySearch. There is a lot to uncover there.
#genchat
#genchat
November 29, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Not a new project, but an ongoing one is discovering all the things available in the Full Text search on FamilySearch. There is a lot to uncover there.
#genchat
#genchat
Another side project involves researching families living at a certain time in some of the small towns and villages my ancestors called home. The various work, religious, social, and familial connections are a knot worth untying in many cases.
#genchat
#genchat
November 29, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Another side project involves researching families living at a certain time in some of the small towns and villages my ancestors called home. The various work, religious, social, and familial connections are a knot worth untying in many cases.
#genchat
#genchat
A recent pet project:
When people find out you "do genealogy", one of their first questions is often are you related to anyone famous.
It has been interesting to find the connections to many, though the reaction is usually "no way".
#genchat
When people find out you "do genealogy", one of their first questions is often are you related to anyone famous.
It has been interesting to find the connections to many, though the reaction is usually "no way".
#genchat
November 29, 2025 at 3:10 AM
A recent pet project:
When people find out you "do genealogy", one of their first questions is often are you related to anyone famous.
It has been interesting to find the connections to many, though the reaction is usually "no way".
#genchat
When people find out you "do genealogy", one of their first questions is often are you related to anyone famous.
It has been interesting to find the connections to many, though the reaction is usually "no way".
#genchat
November 29, 2025 at 3:02 AM
I'm subjected to adult contemporary radio at work. I'm now convinced that Bonnie Tyler is the female equivalent to Meat Loaf. Perhaps unsurprisingly, they shared a producer.
#music
#music
November 25, 2025 at 1:33 AM
I'm subjected to adult contemporary radio at work. I'm now convinced that Bonnie Tyler is the female equivalent to Meat Loaf. Perhaps unsurprisingly, they shared a producer.
#music
#music
When asked "Who are you with?", the answer should always be "the free press". There won't be an answer to the question from the tangerine totalitarian, but it would be fun to see his reaction.
"Quiet, piggy" seems like a pot, meet kettle moment, but I could be wrong.
"Quiet, piggy" seems like a pot, meet kettle moment, but I could be wrong.
November 19, 2025 at 8:01 AM
When asked "Who are you with?", the answer should always be "the free press". There won't be an answer to the question from the tangerine totalitarian, but it would be fun to see his reaction.
"Quiet, piggy" seems like a pot, meet kettle moment, but I could be wrong.
"Quiet, piggy" seems like a pot, meet kettle moment, but I could be wrong.
An afternoon #NERGC session with @jkmorelli.bsky.social
"Accessing & Using Image Records & Full Text Search"
"Accessing & Using Image Records & Full Text Search"
November 1, 2025 at 5:43 PM
An afternoon #NERGC session with @jkmorelli.bsky.social
"Accessing & Using Image Records & Full Text Search"
"Accessing & Using Image Records & Full Text Search"
A good morning session: "How DNA Can Answer Family History Questions in 2025" with @yourdnaguide.bsky.social
at #NERGC
at #NERGC
November 1, 2025 at 1:34 PM
A good morning session: "How DNA Can Answer Family History Questions in 2025" with @yourdnaguide.bsky.social
at #NERGC
at #NERGC
October 31, 2025 at 7:21 PM
October 31, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Happy Halloween.
@legalgen.bsky.social sporting orange while presenting "The Law, Common to Uncommon" at #NERGC
@legalgen.bsky.social sporting orange while presenting "The Law, Common to Uncommon" at #NERGC
October 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Happy Halloween.
@legalgen.bsky.social sporting orange while presenting "The Law, Common to Uncommon" at #NERGC
@legalgen.bsky.social sporting orange while presenting "The Law, Common to Uncommon" at #NERGC
October 30, 2025 at 5:39 PM
October 30, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Reposted by Halfacadian
Are you planning to come to the New England Regional Genealogy Conference next week? I wrote this blog post about 12 years ago for another NERGC conference, and I heard that it came in very handy for those who needed to understand the locals. nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2013/04/new-...
New Hampshire Pronunciation
Many genealogists are coming to New Hampshire soon for the NERGC conference in Manchester, April 17 – 21 st . I hope they are prepared…. ...
nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com
October 25, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Are you planning to come to the New England Regional Genealogy Conference next week? I wrote this blog post about 12 years ago for another NERGC conference, and I heard that it came in very handy for those who needed to understand the locals. nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2013/04/new-...
Reposted by Halfacadian
We're proud to share that 22 APG members are speaking at this year’s New England Regional Genealogy Conference! Don’t miss their incredible sessions—and be sure to stop by the APG booth in the exhibit hall to say hello to members of our New England Chapter! #APG #genealogy
October 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
We're proud to share that 22 APG members are speaking at this year’s New England Regional Genealogy Conference! Don’t miss their incredible sessions—and be sure to stop by the APG booth in the exhibit hall to say hello to members of our New England Chapter! #APG #genealogy
From stonemasons to bakers, Italian immigrants shaped Haverhill’s skyline and sense of community—including two Historic New England buildings.
Connect to history → www.historicnewengland.org/italians-and...
#HNE #NewEngland #HaverhillCenter #Haverhill #MA #LaborHistory
Connect to history → www.historicnewengland.org/italians-and...
#HNE #NewEngland #HaverhillCenter #Haverhill #MA #LaborHistory
Italians and the Making of Modern Haverhill | Historic New England
www.historicnewengland.org
October 14, 2025 at 5:24 PM