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Kelly Cornwell

@whoamiftr.bsky.social

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Who Am I? Professional Genealogist, Tutor (with Pharos Tutors) and Family History Speaker. Tells tales about Transportation to Tasmania.

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Kelly Cornwell @whoamiftr.bsky.social · Nov 19

Researching family history is integral to understanding who you are.
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory

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Why Genealogy is a Basic Human Need

Many of us have become obsessed with family history over the years; whether that be due to catching the bug after watching one of the numerous genealogy tv shows, or having a burning question about…

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Andrew Martin @familytreeuk.bsky.social · 1d

The analysis from #AncestryDNA is more granular for my family, although there do appear to be some oddities - remember it is a roulette, meaning that some DNA gets rolled in, some gets rolled out with each generation.

Here's my testers' 2023 vs 2025. #DNA #genealogy

My autosomal DNA test group results in Oct 2025.

My autosomal DNA test group results in Sept 2023.

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Kelly Cornwell @whoamiftr.bsky.social · 1d

Episode 4 is out now 😁
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #Neighbours

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Ancestral Neighbours Episode 4

Welcome to Episode 4 of Ancestral Neighbours. If you have missed previous installments, you can catch up here with Episodes 1, 2 and 3. So, how are you getting on? Have you taken a walk down the ro…

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Kelly Cornwell @whoamiftr.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks Mandy ❤️

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All On The Board @allontheboard.bsky.social · 1d

Today is World Mental Health Day. It’s a day that should be every day of the year. You are worthwhile, and you deserve to be here.

#WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD25 #MentalHealth

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Kelly Cornwell @whoamiftr.bsky.social · 1d

Wow! 😲

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Karen Cummings @drkarencummings.bsky.social · 1d

I’ve just listened to this fabulous new podcast with Mell and my good friend and Pharos tutor Kelly @whoamiftr.bsky.social chatting about her professional genealogy work. I don’t think I’ve heard myself referred to as the “big boss” of @pharostutors.bsky.social before! 😂

Genealogy Guy @genealogyguy.co.uk · 10d

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Armchair Genealogy - Family Tree & History: Genealogist Kelly Cornwell chats with the Genealogy Guy about research tips. Have a listen:

Genealogist Kelly Cornwell chats with the Genealogy Guy about research tips

Listen to this episode of Armchair Genealogy - Family Tree & History

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Kelly Cornwell @whoamiftr.bsky.social · 1d

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Kelly Cornwell @whoamiftr.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks Mandy ❤️

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FS House History @fshousehistory.bsky.social · 3d

Exciting news! Our new website is now live!
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Genealogy Guy @genealogyguy.co.uk · 10d

🎙️ Just published a new episode of Armchair Genealogy - Family Tree & History: Genealogist Kelly Cornwell chats with the Genealogy Guy about research tips. Have a listen:

Genealogist Kelly Cornwell chats with the Genealogy Guy about research tips

Listen to this episode of Armchair Genealogy - Family Tree & History

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Kelly Cornwell @whoamiftr.bsky.social · 3d

I was recently a guest on the #Genealogy podcast - Armchair Genealogy. I had a wonderful time, just chatting with @genealogyguy.co.uk about all things #FamilyHistory

If you'd like to take a listen, just click on the link below.
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Genealogist Kelly Cornwell chats with the Genealogy Guy about research tips | Armchair Genealogy - Family Tree & History | Episode 24

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Kelly Cornwell @whoamiftr.bsky.social · 4d

Agree 100% Jenni. I thought it was more something that my mum would have read. I was definitely in your era - Smash Hits and Just Seventeen were must-buys for me!

Kelly Cornwell @whoamiftr.bsky.social · 4d

I didn’t realise Jackie ran into the ‘90s. I don’t remember buying it (although maybe it did). I thought it finished in the ‘70s, early ‘80s.

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Kelly Cornwell @whoamiftr.bsky.social · 4d

How rude! 😒😄

Kelly Cornwell @whoamiftr.bsky.social · 4d

What a great story! Fabulous detective work Tony ❤️

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Kelly Cornwell @whoamiftr.bsky.social · 4d

Ooh I haven’t seen that one yet Tony. I’ll have to take a look.

Kelly Cornwell @whoamiftr.bsky.social · 5d

This was such a brilliant exercise to do. We have so many memories in our heads, but how often do we stop and write them down. A wonderful afternoon of reminiscing, thinking back to our childhoods 🥰

#YourLifeStory
#Genealogy
#FamilyHistory

Kelly Cornwell @whoamiftr.bsky.social · 5d

What a great session this afternoon from @janetfew.bsky.social

Today's theme in the Writing your Life Story Club series (hosted by @sogorg.bsky.social) was about Toys and Childhood.

Janet suggested several prompts for us to consider - recalling memories to write down and document our lives.