Bryna O'Sullivan
@charteroakgen.bsky.social
Historian, genealogist, and genealogical translator, specializing in French to English translation, Connecticut history and genealogy, and lineage society applications.
I wish the preservation organizations had more of an in roads with realtors. My town and state both have tax credits available for purchase/preservation, but people rarely seem to know about them.
November 21, 2025 at 9:02 PM
I wish the preservation organizations had more of an in roads with realtors. My town and state both have tax credits available for purchase/preservation, but people rarely seem to know about them.
I was using a French language dictionary, but it appears that the term encompassed dozens of possible roles, including something akin to housekeeper in English.
November 21, 2025 at 11:42 AM
I was using a French language dictionary, but it appears that the term encompassed dozens of possible roles, including something akin to housekeeper in English.
It's interesting to note that entries from a French period dictionary focus largely on the power dynamic of the role (suggesting governance) rather than the typical connotations.
November 21, 2025 at 11:31 AM
It's interesting to note that entries from a French period dictionary focus largely on the power dynamic of the role (suggesting governance) rather than the typical connotations.
FamilySearch's AI is improving with time, but I've seen similar issues there with the Canadian records. HTR is just hard for software.
November 19, 2025 at 9:24 PM
FamilySearch's AI is improving with time, but I've seen similar issues there with the Canadian records. HTR is just hard for software.
FamilySearch is always a great place to start! They've digitized a lot of Connecticut records.
November 16, 2025 at 11:44 AM
FamilySearch is always a great place to start! They've digitized a lot of Connecticut records.
... and the having to pay to present thing.... :(
November 8, 2025 at 5:26 PM
... and the having to pay to present thing.... :(
Here are a few of mine from last year: connecticutroots.org/2024/11/28/s...
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November 8, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Here are a few of mine from last year: connecticutroots.org/2024/11/28/s...
The challenge really lies in getting across that the model that works for - say 1800-1810 - won't work for 1890, even if the record is the same and the boilerplate is similar. The language has evolved.
November 7, 2025 at 12:59 AM
The challenge really lies in getting across that the model that works for - say 1800-1810 - won't work for 1890, even if the record is the same and the boilerplate is similar. The language has evolved.