Peggy Homans Chapman🇨🇦
@atlanticgen.bsky.social
Genealogy nerd and lover of dogs and cats. True #NovaScotia mix of many heritages. Keen on #DNA. Local history fan. Did once love travel. #PLCGS #Newfoundland #ChannelIslands Maybe #kentEngland #GenealogyCanada
The only Conservative my father voted for- Dad was a loyal Liberal otherwise.
On this day in 2003, Robert Stanfield died.
Born in 1914, he was the Premier of Nova Scotia from 1956 to 1967. He led the federal Progressive Conservatives from 1967 to 1976.
Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇
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Born in 1914, he was the Premier of Nova Scotia from 1956 to 1967. He led the federal Progressive Conservatives from 1967 to 1976.
Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇
buff.ly/CVMGTla
December 17, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The only Conservative my father voted for- Dad was a loyal Liberal otherwise.
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On this day in 1804, Joseph Howe was born in Halifax. He was instrumental in Nova Scotia becoming the first British colony to win responsible government. He was premier of the colony from 1860 to 1863, and served as Lt. Governor of Nova Scotia briefly before his death in 1873.
December 13, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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REMINDER - Tomorrow...
On Saturday 13 December, 10 a.m. EDT, Great Moments in Genealogy. Please join us in person at Knox Presbyterian Church (Lisgar & Elgin Streets in Ottawa) or join online using Zoom. More details and the link to register are here: www.bifhsgo.ca/events
#genealogy #familyhistory
#genealogy #familyhistory
December 12, 2025 at 9:18 PM
REMINDER - Tomorrow...
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TBH I already accidentally tried this on a genealogy website and it made a horrifying video of "my dad" that absolutely did not have his voice and I turned it off before it could forever sully his memory for me.
I mean he already did enough on his own to sully his memory and he didn't need help.
I mean he already did enough on his own to sully his memory and he didn't need help.
I think “speak to your fake dead relative” might be the most evil application of “AI” i’ve seen so far
December 10, 2025 at 9:58 PM
TBH I already accidentally tried this on a genealogy website and it made a horrifying video of "my dad" that absolutely did not have his voice and I turned it off before it could forever sully his memory for me.
I mean he already did enough on his own to sully his memory and he didn't need help.
I mean he already did enough on his own to sully his memory and he didn't need help.
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#TNAConnections In September, we collaborated with @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy on a series of three talks called 'Finding Ireland' using TNA records shared with the Virtual Treasury. These can be viewed as a playlist on our YouTube channel:
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
December 12, 2025 at 1:05 PM
#TNAConnections In September, we collaborated with @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy on a series of three talks called 'Finding Ireland' using TNA records shared with the Virtual Treasury. These can be viewed as a playlist on our YouTube channel:
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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Press release: Province to Explore Solutions for Halifax Peninsula Traffic Congestion
news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/12/1...
news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/12/1...
Province to Explore Solutions for Halifax Peninsula Traffic Congestion
news.novascotia.ca
December 10, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Press release: Province to Explore Solutions for Halifax Peninsula Traffic Congestion
news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/12/1...
news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/12/1...
#OnePlaceWednesday showcase: Chinatown, Toronto, Ontario Explore the lives & stories of residents in this community through collaborative genealogy research! 📍https://www.WikiTree.com/wiki/Space:Chinatown,_Toronto,_Ontario_One_Place_Study #OnePlaceStudy #CollaborativeGenealogy
December 10, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Introduction to Medieval Genealogy. Topics covered include using medieval pedigrees, heralds visitations and how to prove (or disprove) the genealogies given by using inquisitions post mortem, feet of fines, as well as taxation, church and military records. www.pharostutors.com/introduction...
December 10, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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Forewarned is forearmed.
We could see two referendum battles in the near future: One in Québec and one in Alberta. Is Ottawa ready to handle that fight?
Who would be Captain Canada if it came to that? James Moore & @gmbutts.bsky.social are back to discuss.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Who would be Captain Canada if it came to that? James Moore & @gmbutts.bsky.social are back to discuss.
🔊 on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
December 9, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Forewarned is forearmed.
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Not available here quite yet, but just pre-ordered for Dec 20th!
What a cracking great read! I’ve just finished reading @nathandylangoodwin.bsky.social’s latest novel. I was absolutely hooked from beginning to end. #FamilyHistory #Genealogy
December 8, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Not available here quite yet, but just pre-ordered for Dec 20th!
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Slow Plow
Alex Colville
1967
Alex Colville
1967
December 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Slow Plow
Alex Colville
1967
Alex Colville
1967
This is excellent #HfxArchives to share on Dec 6th. Can put any reader into the eyes of the disaster.
This first-hand account of the Halifax Explosion was written by Lemuel Allen, a Sergeant in the Royal Canadian Engineers. The gripping tale of his and his daughter's survival can be read in the #HfxArchives database at: archive.halifax.ca/archive/fina...
December 6, 2025 at 12:25 PM
This is excellent #HfxArchives to share on Dec 6th. Can put any reader into the eyes of the disaster.
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Your #DNA ethnicity results changed again? You’re not alone. I sat down with Crista Cowan of Ancestry to explain why updates happen, what people often misunderstand about DNA, and what new tools are coming. If you’ve ever thought “Wait… what?” watch now!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9Su2KgsS7c
What You Don't Understand about DNA
YouTube video by Aimee Cross - Genealogy Hints
www.youtube.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Your #DNA ethnicity results changed again? You’re not alone. I sat down with Crista Cowan of Ancestry to explain why updates happen, what people often misunderstand about DNA, and what new tools are coming. If you’ve ever thought “Wait… what?” watch now!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9Su2KgsS7c
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Today’s question: Are cats sexist? It’s not just women who think men are bad listeners.
A new study out of Turkey finds kitties meow more at men than women. #Opinion
A new study out of Turkey finds kitties meow more at men than women. #Opinion
Vinay Menon: It’s not just women who think men are bad listeners. This study suggests cats do too
A new study shows cats meow more around men than women. Why? They clearly believe men are bad listeners.
www.thestar.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Today’s question: Are cats sexist? It’s not just women who think men are bad listeners.
A new study out of Turkey finds kitties meow more at men than women. #Opinion
A new study out of Turkey finds kitties meow more at men than women. #Opinion
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Gail: New website for New Brunswick Genealogical Society genealogyalacarte.ca?p=46656
New website for New Brunswick Genealogical Society - Genealogy à la carte
The New Brunswick Genealogical Society (NBGS) recently launched a new website. Scroll down the home page to see the resources the society offers. Most are for members only. When society members log in...
genealogyalacarte.ca
December 5, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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#GenHour
I'm sure most of us are super excited about the big surprise this week. I logged into my #genealogy email yesterday to find the best Christmas present ever!
🎁https://www.newyorkdeathindex.com/search🎁
I'm sure most of us are super excited about the big surprise this week. I logged into my #genealogy email yesterday to find the best Christmas present ever!
🎁https://www.newyorkdeathindex.com/search🎁
Search Death Records | The New York State Death Index (1880-2017) - a FREE database from Reclaim The Records
Search historical New York State death records by name, county, and year
www.newyorkdeathindex.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:30 PM
#GenHour
I'm sure most of us are super excited about the big surprise this week. I logged into my #genealogy email yesterday to find the best Christmas present ever!
🎁https://www.newyorkdeathindex.com/search🎁
I'm sure most of us are super excited about the big surprise this week. I logged into my #genealogy email yesterday to find the best Christmas present ever!
🎁https://www.newyorkdeathindex.com/search🎁
As a Canadian, for many years I viewed the political US as extremist. Was aware of religious fundamental impact on women but this article really depressing and scary for American women.
Rightwingers are trying to destroy women’s right to vote | Moira Donegan
Rightwingers are trying to destroy women’s right to vote | Moira Donegan
Calls for disenfranchisement rest on a single assumption: that women’s citizenship is partial and conditional
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:05 PM
As a Canadian, for many years I viewed the political US as extremist. Was aware of religious fundamental impact on women but this article really depressing and scary for American women.
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On this day in 1871, The Halifax School for the Blind opened with four students in attendance. After the Halifax Explosion in 1917, the building survived and the number of students increased due to how many people were blinded by broken glass.
December 4, 2025 at 12:15 PM
On this day in 1871, The Halifax School for the Blind opened with four students in attendance. After the Halifax Explosion in 1917, the building survived and the number of students increased due to how many people were blinded by broken glass.
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A hearty thank you to @adultadoptee.bsky.social for letting me speak to their members about the work we do at @projectinfant.ie in trying to restore the names of those who died in mother and baby homes, industrial schools & Magdalene Laundries around Ireland… watch here! ⬇️
youtu.be/eJJ9TjeauJU?...
youtu.be/eJJ9TjeauJU?...
Daniel Loftus speaks to adoptees about Project Infant (26 Nov 2025)
YouTube video by Adult Adoptee Movement (UK)
youtu.be
December 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM
A hearty thank you to @adultadoptee.bsky.social for letting me speak to their members about the work we do at @projectinfant.ie in trying to restore the names of those who died in mother and baby homes, industrial schools & Magdalene Laundries around Ireland… watch here! ⬇️
youtu.be/eJJ9TjeauJU?...
youtu.be/eJJ9TjeauJU?...
Thank you Stephen Kimber for a rational perspective. It is disturbing for all to have to place groups with such hostility and fear of getting criticized.
An open letter concerning the YMCA’s decision to rescind the Peace Medal awarded to Rana Zaman
by Stephen Kimber @skimber.bsky.social
by Stephen Kimber @skimber.bsky.social
An open letter concerning the YMCA's decision to rescind the Peace Medal awarded to Rana Zaman - Halifax Examiner
Rana Zaman’s criticisms of Israeli policy and actions in Gaza are not, in any way, an indication of antisemitism, and certainly not a reason to rescind the Peace Award she deserves.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
December 2, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Thank you Stephen Kimber for a rational perspective. It is disturbing for all to have to place groups with such hostility and fear of getting criticized.
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📣 The Genealogy Gazette Dec 2025 is out now!
Freebies, top tips, Dec event highlights, digital releases, community news, updates on joint @federationfhs.bsky.social online conference 2026.
Spotlight on bsky.app/profile/else... + bsky.app/profile/fami....
📰 Read free:
Freebies, top tips, Dec event highlights, digital releases, community news, updates on joint @federationfhs.bsky.social online conference 2026.
Spotlight on bsky.app/profile/else... + bsky.app/profile/fami....
📰 Read free:
The Genealogy Gazette: Dec 25
Discover the latest SoG news and family history tips here. Along with community news on the latest record releases, conferences, and more.
www.sog.org.uk
December 2, 2025 at 6:09 PM
📣 The Genealogy Gazette Dec 2025 is out now!
Freebies, top tips, Dec event highlights, digital releases, community news, updates on joint @federationfhs.bsky.social online conference 2026.
Spotlight on bsky.app/profile/else... + bsky.app/profile/fami....
📰 Read free:
Freebies, top tips, Dec event highlights, digital releases, community news, updates on joint @federationfhs.bsky.social online conference 2026.
Spotlight on bsky.app/profile/else... + bsky.app/profile/fami....
📰 Read free:
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Hello from Perth, Western Australia, the world’s most isolated capital city. Having heard so many genealogy podcasts mentioning Bluesky, I decided I should come and play here too. I look forward to connecting, learning and sharing here 😉
December 2, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Hello from Perth, Western Australia, the world’s most isolated capital city. Having heard so many genealogy podcasts mentioning Bluesky, I decided I should come and play here too. I look forward to connecting, learning and sharing here 😉