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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.
@jennyhawran.bsky.social and I were at NERGC 2019 as well.
#genchat
December 13, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Some familiar faces including Blaine Bettinger, Melanie McComb, David Allen Lambert, Cyndi Ingle, D. Joshua Taylor, Mary Tedesco, Maureen Taylor, Michael Leclerc, Dick Eastman, and Crista Cowan at NERGC 2019 holding the #Genchat sign created by @seekingsurnames.bsky.social - Thanks Jenna!
December 13, 2025 at 3:44 AM
"Do you organize all your learning materials?" is probably a better question for me. #genchat

#pigpen
December 13, 2025 at 3:42 AM
When you do a little poking around in Ancestry's yearbook collection, you can find some #genchat connections.

@geneapleau.bsky.social @cferra1227.bsky.social
December 13, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Bring a few virtual tissues for the #genchat finale. You may need them.

Good night and thanks everyone.
November 29, 2025 at 4:01 AM
November 29, 2025 at 3:41 AM
You've still got it Christine.
#genchat
November 29, 2025 at 3:33 AM
To wrap up 3 days at #NERGC, "Where Were They From? Finding Irish Immigrant Origins" with Pamela Guye Holland
#TIARA
November 1, 2025 at 7:39 PM
An afternoon #NERGC session with @jkmorelli.bsky.social
"Accessing & Using Image Records & Full Text Search"
November 1, 2025 at 5:43 PM
A good morning session: "How DNA Can Answer Family History Questions in 2025" with @yourdnaguide.bsky.social
at #NERGC
November 1, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Arggh...
@dlgenealogist.bsky.social is in character for Halloween at #NERGC
October 31, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Awaiting "Using Ancestry's Databases Beyond Search" with @cataplin.bsky.social
at #NERGC
October 31, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Happy Halloween.
@legalgen.bsky.social sporting orange while presenting "The Law, Common to Uncommon" at #NERGC
October 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM
'Ready for "The Robot Genealogist: Separating Fact From Fiction" with @legalgen.bsky.social
#NERGC
October 30, 2025 at 5:39 PM
October 30, 2025 at 4:31 PM
From the exterior, your office window looks like a spider. ;)
July 23, 2025 at 11:43 AM
We have not had many like this in New England this summer.
July 22, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Maps are a great tool to help us put the missing pieces back together and better understand why our ancestors lived, worked, played, and worshipped where they did. #genchat
July 12, 2025 at 3:01 AM
A3
Old episodes of Dora the Explorer?
#genchat
July 12, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Psst...
We did that thing again.
#genchat
June 28, 2025 at 3:04 AM
If you can, go. Walk where your ancestors once walked. It's worth the trip. #genchat
June 28, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Try to blend Chris. Just wear what the locals wear.
#genchat
June 28, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Hello All!
#genchat
June 28, 2025 at 2:01 AM
I have watched many software program demos at conferences, some great, some good, and some so-so. I'm just not one who gets distracted by the latest shiny new object.

If it ain't broke...

#genchat
May 24, 2025 at 2:33 AM
WikiTree has Rangers? Who knew? #genchat
May 24, 2025 at 2:26 AM