Sean Vanderfluit
@deckofancestors.bsky.social
I've been doing #genealogy since I was eight. I created this account along with "A Deck of Ancestors" blog, for participating in Amy Johnson Crow's #52Ancestors Challenge. (I'm also @vanderfluit.bsky.social)
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I started the #52Ancestors Challenge in January 2022 over at the dead bird site, so Week 1 of my first year of participating isn't here. So I thought I should re-share the genesis of this account and provide a bit of a reintroduction. #genealogy
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I might be behind, but I've now doubled my output! Week 2 of the #52Ancestors Challenge, I share what little I know of my Gx4 Grandparents, Marianna Schmidt and Johannes Anton. #genealogy #FamilyHistory
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February 16, 2026 at 8:45 AM
I might be behind, but I've now doubled my output! Week 2 of the #52Ancestors Challenge, I share what little I know of my Gx4 Grandparents, Marianna Schmidt and Johannes Anton. #genealogy #FamilyHistory
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If you died and came back as an old timey moonshiner, you could call it reintarnation.
February 15, 2026 at 7:55 PM
If you died and came back as an old timey moonshiner, you could call it reintarnation.
Week 1 of the 2026 edition of the #52Ancestors Challenge. Yes, you read that right, Week 1. Sure, it's midway through February. Am I behind?
Starting the year with my Gx4 Grandparents, Klara Stumpf and Michael Loran, who were Germans from Russia.
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Starting the year with my Gx4 Grandparents, Klara Stumpf and Michael Loran, who were Germans from Russia.
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February 16, 2026 at 1:51 AM
Week 1 of the 2026 edition of the #52Ancestors Challenge. Yes, you read that right, Week 1. Sure, it's midway through February. Am I behind?
Starting the year with my Gx4 Grandparents, Klara Stumpf and Michael Loran, who were Germans from Russia.
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Starting the year with my Gx4 Grandparents, Klara Stumpf and Michael Loran, who were Germans from Russia.
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On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re thrilled to announce that the Elsie Gregory MacGill fonds has joined Canada’s Memory of the World Register—a fitting tribute to her legacy as a pioneer of Canadian aviation and champion of women’s equality.
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February 11, 2026 at 3:31 PM
On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re thrilled to announce that the Elsie Gregory MacGill fonds has joined Canada’s Memory of the World Register—a fitting tribute to her legacy as a pioneer of Canadian aviation and champion of women’s equality.
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Over on threads someone just use ai;dr and we all need to adopt that right quick
February 11, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Over on threads someone just use ai;dr and we all need to adopt that right quick
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Looking forward to talking about how to find ancestors in Dutch records. It will be an overview of the most used sources, such as civil records, population registers and church books. #genealogy #familyhistory
This #webinar by John Boeren will give an introduction to Dutch records. Participate on February 25th at 9:00 am MST (11:00 Eastern, 5:00 pm Central European). Register for #free at buff.ly/uZldRyO #genealogy
February 12, 2026 at 5:08 AM
Looking forward to talking about how to find ancestors in Dutch records. It will be an overview of the most used sources, such as civil records, population registers and church books. #genealogy #familyhistory
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This #webinar by John Boeren will give an introduction to Dutch records. Participate on February 25th at 9:00 am MST (11:00 Eastern, 5:00 pm Central European). Register for #free at buff.ly/uZldRyO #genealogy
February 11, 2026 at 6:04 PM
This #webinar by John Boeren will give an introduction to Dutch records. Participate on February 25th at 9:00 am MST (11:00 Eastern, 5:00 pm Central European). Register for #free at buff.ly/uZldRyO #genealogy
TIL that the motto in the arms of South Cambridgeshire are in Dutch. They're the only civic arms in British civic heraldry that are in Dutch. "Niet Zonder Arbyt" = "Nothing Without Work"
February 11, 2026 at 9:10 AM
TIL that the motto in the arms of South Cambridgeshire are in Dutch. They're the only civic arms in British civic heraldry that are in Dutch. "Niet Zonder Arbyt" = "Nothing Without Work"
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Names of passengers were not changed at Ellis Island
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work.
„Open the file on your device and mark it up. Gove it a try.“
„Open the file on your device and mark it up. Gove it a try.“
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work.
"Our music is by The Triangles."
"Our music is by The Triangles."
February 7, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Names of passengers were not changed at Ellis Island
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Hello, genealogy and family history societies!
It is 2026, and I noticed that some of you still don't include a link to your website in your bio or provide links to the events that you promote in your posts.
WHY?!?!?!
It is 2026, and I noticed that some of you still don't include a link to your website in your bio or provide links to the events that you promote in your posts.
WHY?!?!?!
February 7, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Hello, genealogy and family history societies!
It is 2026, and I noticed that some of you still don't include a link to your website in your bio or provide links to the events that you promote in your posts.
WHY?!?!?!
It is 2026, and I noticed that some of you still don't include a link to your website in your bio or provide links to the events that you promote in your posts.
WHY?!?!?!
Another Saturday, another weekly crème de la crème! #Genealogy #FamilyHistory via @genealogyalacarte.bsky.social
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This week's crème de la crème - February 7, 2026 - Genealogy à la carte
Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. Blog postsAncestry Updates Ontario Births and Deaths, Royal Newfoundland Regiment Service Files and Get More Hits from Full Text Search by John Reid on Anglo...
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February 7, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Another Saturday, another weekly crème de la crème! #Genealogy #FamilyHistory via @genealogyalacarte.bsky.social
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Veronica has one of the more unusual reasons for an interest in #genealogy that I have seen.
February 1, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Veronica has one of the more unusual reasons for an interest in #genealogy that I have seen.
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"8 Reasons Why It's Great To Be A Genealogist" via @marksology.bsky.social #Genealogy #FamilyHistory
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January 31, 2026 at 11:30 PM
"8 Reasons Why It's Great To Be A Genealogist" via @marksology.bsky.social #Genealogy #FamilyHistory
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Yay, it's Saturday! Time for the weekly crème de la crème! #genealogy #FamilyHistory via @genealogyalacarte.bsky.social
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This week's crème de la crème - January 31, 2026 - Genealogy à la carte
Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. Blog postsFree Searchable Database Reveals Hard-to-Find Details on Soviet-era Persecution Victims by Vera Miller on Find Lost Russian & Ukrainian Family. Fam...
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January 31, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Yay, it's Saturday! Time for the weekly crème de la crème! #genealogy #FamilyHistory via @genealogyalacarte.bsky.social
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Someone on Facebook asked, "What was the first Dutch word you ever learned?"
Mine was "groen."
Mine was "groen."
January 31, 2026 at 6:48 AM
Someone on Facebook asked, "What was the first Dutch word you ever learned?"
Mine was "groen."
Mine was "groen."
Even more perfect than Schitt's Creek, this was the ideal pairing of Catherine O'Hara and Eugene Levy.
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Mitch & Mickey - A Kiss At The End Of The Rainbow
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January 31, 2026 at 5:42 AM
Even more perfect than Schitt's Creek, this was the ideal pairing of Catherine O'Hara and Eugene Levy.
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As far as I'm concerned, these weaselly third-party obituary websites are as bad as the Find A Grave vultures. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory
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This Manitoba woman is calling for a ban on third-party obituary websites. Here’s why
A Manitoba woman is calling for a ban on third-party websites that aggregate obituaries publicly shared online.
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January 29, 2026 at 4:34 AM
As far as I'm concerned, these weaselly third-party obituary websites are as bad as the Find A Grave vultures. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory
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Nothing says "I'm a genealogist" like paying $25 for a death certificate that lists "cause of death: dead". #genealogy #FamilyHistory
November 14, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Nothing says "I'm a genealogist" like paying $25 for a death certificate that lists "cause of death: dead". #genealogy #FamilyHistory
Another Saturday of shiny genealogical baubles via @genealogyalacarte.bsky.social. #genealogy #FamilyHistory
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This week's crème de la crème - January 24, 2026 - Genealogy à la carte
Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. Blog postsUsing the OLRI in Ontario Land Research by Ken McKinlay on Family Tree Knots. FamilySearch Full Text Search Updates and Arolsen Archives New on Anc...
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January 24, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Another Saturday of shiny genealogical baubles via @genealogyalacarte.bsky.social. #genealogy #FamilyHistory
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No genealogist would *ever* do this. 😜
January 24, 2026 at 9:56 PM
No genealogist would *ever* do this. 😜
"Speaking Different Languages" #FamilyHistory #Genealogy via @jennyhawran.bsky.social
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Speaking Different Languages
For me, sometimes it feels like I am living in multiple worlds since my NPE* discovery. How differently I share my DNA discovery truth with people is almost like I'm speaking in different languages to...
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January 24, 2026 at 10:13 PM
"Speaking Different Languages" #FamilyHistory #Genealogy via @jennyhawran.bsky.social
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Newly elected Africville Genealogy Society board shares vision to bring community together #Halifax #NovaScotia
Members have started work and are planning a community meeting
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Members have started work and are planning a community meeting
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Newly elected Africville Genealogy Society board shares vision to bring community together | CBC News
The new board members of the Africville Genealogy Society are sharing their vision for the historic Black community after being elected last fall.
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January 14, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Newly elected Africville Genealogy Society board shares vision to bring community together #Halifax #NovaScotia
Members have started work and are planning a community meeting
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Members have started work and are planning a community meeting
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