Stalker of the Dead
@stalkerofthedead.bsky.social
Finding out where the bodies were buried, among other things. Genealogy is weird, but the stuff you run across doing it is even weirder.
Now includes archived posts from deactivated @stalkerofthedead account on Twitter.
Now includes archived posts from deactivated @stalkerofthedead account on Twitter.
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So you know how when you're doing genealogy research and you suddenly have the epiphany that you're just stalking dead people? That.
"O'Neill's ball rolled straight for the cup. In the meantime, Thornton's ball rolled upon the green and came to rest six inches from the cup, stopping In the path of O'Neill's putt. O'Neill's putt hit Thornton's drive and knocked it in the cup for a hole in one."
That's one way to do it…
That's one way to do it…
Needed Assist to Make 265 Yard Hole in One
Clipping found in Argus-Leader published in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on 10/4/1924. Needed Assist to Make 265 Yard Hole in One
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October 22, 2025 at 3:16 PM
"O'Neill's ball rolled straight for the cup. In the meantime, Thornton's ball rolled upon the green and came to rest six inches from the cup, stopping In the path of O'Neill's putt. O'Neill's putt hit Thornton's drive and knocked it in the cup for a hole in one."
That's one way to do it…
That's one way to do it…
What if typewriter…as a service?
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[The Sioux City Journal, Fri, Mar 15, 1907]
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[The Sioux City Journal, Fri, Mar 15, 1907]
Typewriter Rental
Clipping found in The Sioux City Journal published in Sioux City, Iowa on 3/15/1907. Typewriter Rental
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May 14, 2025 at 5:09 PM
What if typewriter…as a service?
www.newspapers.com/article/the-...
[The Sioux City Journal, Fri, Mar 15, 1907]
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[The Sioux City Journal, Fri, Mar 15, 1907]
I do sympathize with the person who posted this and why they think they want something like this, but to me as an amateur genealogist and archivist, this is so wrong in my opinion. And I thought all those bad AI colorized photos were atrocious! This is not history, it's fantasy. #Genealogy #AISlop
Have you seen the MAGIC? The last time I saw my paternal grandparents was 52 years ago. I always remembered they loved me. Now I have a live memory of this love. It brings tears to my eyes and heart to see this. @myheritageofficial.bsky.social #myheritahe #livememory #genealogy #stories #love
December 19, 2024 at 10:55 PM
I do sympathize with the person who posted this and why they think they want something like this, but to me as an amateur genealogist and archivist, this is so wrong in my opinion. And I thought all those bad AI colorized photos were atrocious! This is not history, it's fantasy. #Genealogy #AISlop
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A festive reminder that Ancestry transcriptions are often appalling. I really wanted Hogmanay High Jinks to be a person. But no. It's the title of an article about New Year which Ancestry has got wrong. #Genealogy
December 19, 2024 at 10:23 PM
A festive reminder that Ancestry transcriptions are often appalling. I really wanted Hogmanay High Jinks to be a person. But no. It's the title of an article about New Year which Ancestry has got wrong. #Genealogy
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Family historians - think of how essential newspapers are to your research and imagine how useless this AI search will render the archives. I'm feeling better and better about canceling my Post subscription. #genealogy
LOL the Washington Post replaced its archive search tool with an AI that tries to summarize the archive ahead of delivering any actual stories, and which only ranks its findings by "relevance," with no option to rank them by date
December 11, 2024 at 5:14 PM
Family historians - think of how essential newspapers are to your research and imagine how useless this AI search will render the archives. I'm feeling better and better about canceling my Post subscription. #genealogy
"William M, Byrne, head operator for the Utah Power & Light company at the generating plant at Riverdale, met death by electrocution last evening while attempting to kill fish with a wire charged with 220 volts."
The Ogden Standard-Examiner, Ogden, Utah, Mon, Jul 8, 1918
#genealogy
The Ogden Standard-Examiner, Ogden, Utah, Mon, Jul 8, 1918
#genealogy
Article clipped from The Ogden Standard-Examiner
Clipping found in The Ogden Standard-Examiner published in Ogden, Utah on 7/8/1918.
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December 11, 2024 at 3:58 PM
"William M, Byrne, head operator for the Utah Power & Light company at the generating plant at Riverdale, met death by electrocution last evening while attempting to kill fish with a wire charged with 220 volts."
The Ogden Standard-Examiner, Ogden, Utah, Mon, Jul 8, 1918
#genealogy
The Ogden Standard-Examiner, Ogden, Utah, Mon, Jul 8, 1918
#genealogy
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Why do you need to name your kid William just because your dad, his dad, his dad, his dad and his dad were all named William but you don't distinguish between the names AT ALL? #genealogy
a man in a suit and tie is holding his hair
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is holding his hair
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December 11, 2024 at 2:23 AM
Why do you need to name your kid William just because your dad, his dad, his dad, his dad and his dad were all named William but you don't distinguish between the names AT ALL? #genealogy
Brick-and-mortar retailers have been having to fight off competition for more than a century. This is from Cuba City, Wisconsin on April 17, 1914 and back then it was "Mail Order" instead of online retailers. I'd have to guess this was part of some national or regional campaign? #TheyWantTheEarth!
December 6, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Brick-and-mortar retailers have been having to fight off competition for more than a century. This is from Cuba City, Wisconsin on April 17, 1914 and back then it was "Mail Order" instead of online retailers. I'd have to guess this was part of some national or regional campaign? #TheyWantTheEarth!
Sometimes you see an ad in an old newspaper, and think "Wow, it never crossed my mind that you had to advertise that thing, that way."
I give you the "5 ways to use a telephone" ad from The Oklahoma News, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Tue, Mar 15, 1932.
I give you the "5 ways to use a telephone" ad from The Oklahoma News, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Tue, Mar 15, 1932.
Article clipped from The Oklahoma News
Clipping found in The Oklahoma News published in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on 3/15/1932.
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December 6, 2024 at 4:31 PM
Sometimes you see an ad in an old newspaper, and think "Wow, it never crossed my mind that you had to advertise that thing, that way."
I give you the "5 ways to use a telephone" ad from The Oklahoma News, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Tue, Mar 15, 1932.
I give you the "5 ways to use a telephone" ad from The Oklahoma News, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Tue, Mar 15, 1932.
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They say imitation is the highest form of flattery. So we're like super-flattered right now!
But as you can see, our shiny new BlueSky account name is @reclaimtherecords.org -- meaning it's verified with our long-time domain name and our DNS records.
We're the real deal, accept no substitutes. ;-)
But as you can see, our shiny new BlueSky account name is @reclaimtherecords.org -- meaning it's verified with our long-time domain name and our DNS records.
We're the real deal, accept no substitutes. ;-)
December 5, 2024 at 11:11 PM
They say imitation is the highest form of flattery. So we're like super-flattered right now!
But as you can see, our shiny new BlueSky account name is @reclaimtherecords.org -- meaning it's verified with our long-time domain name and our DNS records.
We're the real deal, accept no substitutes. ;-)
But as you can see, our shiny new BlueSky account name is @reclaimtherecords.org -- meaning it's verified with our long-time domain name and our DNS records.
We're the real deal, accept no substitutes. ;-)
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For anyone interested in rigorous #genealogy, this probably isn't the account to follow, but if interested in the weird & strange things from the past I come across in the course of doing genealogy, I've migrated my old Twitter account and will be posting here again soon. The past was weird y'all.
Most unusual cause of death yet: "'Fright' caused by being struck in the face by a hawk above uncle’s house" - 1885, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
December 6, 2024 at 6:05 AM
For anyone interested in rigorous #genealogy, this probably isn't the account to follow, but if interested in the weird & strange things from the past I come across in the course of doing genealogy, I've migrated my old Twitter account and will be posting here again soon. The past was weird y'all.
Man, going through old newspapers is hilarious.
December 6, 2024 at 5:48 AM
Man, going through old newspapers is hilarious.
As an American who has tried to make sense of the place names associated with my English ancestors, this was very helpful https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCc0OsyMbQk
English counties explained
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December 6, 2024 at 5:48 AM
As an American who has tried to make sense of the place names associated with my English ancestors, this was very helpful https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCc0OsyMbQk
As an amateur genealogist, I empathize with this story soooo much https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEV9qoup2mQ
Someone Dead Ruined My Life… Again.
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December 6, 2024 at 5:48 AM
As an amateur genealogist, I empathize with this story soooo much https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEV9qoup2mQ
The "Joseph W. Earl" in both instances is the same person. Was just amused that obviously someone hadn't revised the second reference.
December 6, 2024 at 5:48 AM
The "Joseph W. Earl" in both instances is the same person. Was just amused that obviously someone hadn't revised the second reference.
I love the little moments of synchronicity that happen when doing genealogical research. Today, for the first time, I happened across a death record for my 3rd great-grandfather … exactly 130 years ago to the day after he passed.
December 6, 2024 at 5:48 AM
I love the little moments of synchronicity that happen when doing genealogical research. Today, for the first time, I happened across a death record for my 3rd great-grandfather … exactly 130 years ago to the day after he passed.
Sometimes in my research, especially through old newspapers, I find little gems that have nothing to do with my genealogy, but that I clip and save anyway. Presenting:
"The Queer Career of a Female Thief -- Making Love to a Cleveland Girl" 12 Dec 1872
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79430789/
"The Queer Career of a Female Thief -- Making Love to a Cleveland Girl" 12 Dec 1872
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79430789/
The Queer Career of a Female Thief -- Making Love to a Cleveland Girl
Clipping found in Chicago Weekly Post published in Chicago, Illinois on 12/12/1872. The Queer Career of a Female Thief -- Making Love to a Cleveland Girl: The Queer Career of a Female Thief -- Making Love to a Cleveland Girl (Chicago Weekly Post, 12 Dec 1872 - from Columbus Journal)
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December 6, 2024 at 5:47 AM
Sometimes in my research, especially through old newspapers, I find little gems that have nothing to do with my genealogy, but that I clip and save anyway. Presenting:
"The Queer Career of a Female Thief -- Making Love to a Cleveland Girl" 12 Dec 1872
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79430789/
"The Queer Career of a Female Thief -- Making Love to a Cleveland Girl" 12 Dec 1872
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/79430789/
Not my relative, but happened across this going through some old newspapers. I’m wondering if I should start a series of #StupidPeopleInHistory
December 6, 2024 at 5:47 AM
Not my relative, but happened across this going through some old newspapers. I’m wondering if I should start a series of #StupidPeopleInHistory
Okay, I'm sure others have perhaps seen this before, but this was a new one on me: from a list of marriage license announcements in a Washington state newspaper in 1912 🧐 #HymensAltar
December 6, 2024 at 5:47 AM
Okay, I'm sure others have perhaps seen this before, but this was a new one on me: from a list of marriage license announcements in a Washington state newspaper in 1912 🧐 #HymensAltar
GEDmatch Goes Haywire https://thednageek.com/gedmatch-goes-haywire/ via @The_DNA_Geek
GEDmatch Goes Haywire
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December 6, 2024 at 5:47 AM
GEDmatch Goes Haywire https://thednageek.com/gedmatch-goes-haywire/ via @The_DNA_Geek
Church of England to launch a 'Google Maps for graves' within five years
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-8068893/Church-England-launch-Google-Maps-graves-five-years.html
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-8068893/Church-England-launch-Google-Maps-graves-five-years.html
Church of England to launch a 'Google Maps for graves' within 5 years
The Church of England project to immortalise the tombs of millions of people buried in Anglican graveyards as well as those interred on unconsecrated land.
www.dailymail.co.uk
December 6, 2024 at 5:47 AM
Church of England to launch a 'Google Maps for graves' within five years
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-8068893/Church-England-launch-Google-Maps-graves-five-years.html
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-8068893/Church-England-launch-Google-Maps-graves-five-years.html
'They lied to us': Mom says police deceived her to get her DNA and charge her son with murder https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/they-lied-us-mom-says-police-deceived-her-get-her-n1140696
Police told a mother her DNA would identify a dead relative. They arrested her son instead.
A murder case raises the question: Is it OK for police to lie to get an innocent person's DNA?
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December 6, 2024 at 5:47 AM
'They lied to us': Mom says police deceived her to get her DNA and charge her son with murder https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/they-lied-us-mom-says-police-deceived-her-get-her-n1140696
And this is why I removed my results from GEDmatch, rather than relying on rules they’ve shown a willingness to ignore repeatedly https://thednageek.com/there-is-no-opt-out/
There Is No Opt-Out
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December 6, 2024 at 5:47 AM
And this is why I removed my results from GEDmatch, rather than relying on rules they’ve shown a willingness to ignore repeatedly https://thednageek.com/there-is-no-opt-out/
The DNA database used to find the Golden State Killer is a national security leak waiting to happen - MIT Technology Review https://www.technologyreview.com/s/614642/dna-database-gedmatch-golden-state-killer-security-risk-hack/
The DNA database used to find the Golden State Killer is a national security leak waiting to happen
Here’s how spies could use a crowdsourced genetic ancestry service to compromise your privacy—even if you’re not a member.
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December 6, 2024 at 5:47 AM
The DNA database used to find the Golden State Killer is a national security leak waiting to happen - MIT Technology Review https://www.technologyreview.com/s/614642/dna-database-gedmatch-golden-state-killer-security-risk-hack/