Aryn S Youngless
@arynsyoungless.bsky.social
Author• Genealogist• Researcher • Los Angeles • LACHS Board Member
PSA: Those holiday gatherings are prime time for oral history interviews! Ask Grandma about her childhood before Uncle Bob starts his political rants. Bring a recording device. (On top of your phone. Record with 2 devices to ensure you capture every word.) #familyhistory
December 9, 2025 at 2:17 PM
PSA: Those holiday gatherings are prime time for oral history interviews! Ask Grandma about her childhood before Uncle Bob starts his political rants. Bring a recording device. (On top of your phone. Record with 2 devices to ensure you capture every word.) #familyhistory
Supporting small businesses today? Your ancestors probably were small business owners too!
This #SmallBusinessSaturday, celebrate by discovering your family’s entrepreneurial roots. DM me to start your genealogy journey! #FamilyHistory
This #SmallBusinessSaturday, celebrate by discovering your family’s entrepreneurial roots. DM me to start your genealogy journey! #FamilyHistory
November 29, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Supporting small businesses today? Your ancestors probably were small business owners too!
This #SmallBusinessSaturday, celebrate by discovering your family’s entrepreneurial roots. DM me to start your genealogy journey! #FamilyHistory
This #SmallBusinessSaturday, celebrate by discovering your family’s entrepreneurial roots. DM me to start your genealogy journey! #FamilyHistory
I am happy to share a project I have been working on! It’s a high school anthology filled with stories, poems, and comics all created by high school students. And the best part? 75% of all sales go back to the school.
Buy one today! #books #yaanthology
Buy one today! #books #yaanthology
August 20, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I am happy to share a project I have been working on! It’s a high school anthology filled with stories, poems, and comics all created by high school students. And the best part? 75% of all sales go back to the school.
Buy one today! #books #yaanthology
Buy one today! #books #yaanthology
The Social Security Death Index (SSDI) isn’t just about death dates—it reveals where your ancestor was living when they applied for Social Security (usually in their 60s) and where they died.
It can bridge decades-long gaps in your research and point you toward new record collections.
#genealogy
It can bridge decades-long gaps in your research and point you toward new record collections.
#genealogy
July 18, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The Social Security Death Index (SSDI) isn’t just about death dates—it reveals where your ancestor was living when they applied for Social Security (usually in their 60s) and where they died.
It can bridge decades-long gaps in your research and point you toward new record collections.
#genealogy
It can bridge decades-long gaps in your research and point you toward new record collections.
#genealogy
Cemeteries are outdoor libraries. Walk the entire section where your ancestor is buried—family members are often clustered together. Check neighboring graves for familiar surnames.
Pro tip: Bring paper and pencil for rubbings of worn stones.
#genealogy #familyhistory #genchat
Pro tip: Bring paper and pencil for rubbings of worn stones.
#genealogy #familyhistory #genchat
July 2, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Cemeteries are outdoor libraries. Walk the entire section where your ancestor is buried—family members are often clustered together. Check neighboring graves for familiar surnames.
Pro tip: Bring paper and pencil for rubbings of worn stones.
#genealogy #familyhistory #genchat
Pro tip: Bring paper and pencil for rubbings of worn stones.
#genealogy #familyhistory #genchat
June 8, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Mother’s Day is just around the corner!! My Mom. Her Story. Is a legacy journal designed to record your mom’s personal story!
Follow the link to learn more!
a.co/d/dOS4kWp
#familyhistory #mothersday #genealogy
Follow the link to learn more!
a.co/d/dOS4kWp
#familyhistory #mothersday #genealogy
May 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Mother’s Day is just around the corner!! My Mom. Her Story. Is a legacy journal designed to record your mom’s personal story!
Follow the link to learn more!
a.co/d/dOS4kWp
#familyhistory #mothersday #genealogy
Follow the link to learn more!
a.co/d/dOS4kWp
#familyhistory #mothersday #genealogy
New post available this Thursday on my From Research to Novel Substack! Keep en eye out. Plus, I included a Historical Timeline Builder worksheet to help better see the history your ancestors lived through. #genealogy
April 15, 2025 at 12:45 AM
New post available this Thursday on my From Research to Novel Substack! Keep en eye out. Plus, I included a Historical Timeline Builder worksheet to help better see the history your ancestors lived through. #genealogy
I spent the morning enjoying coffee and planning new posts for From Research to Novel! More updates coming soon…
#genealogy #writingcommunity
#genealogy #writingcommunity
April 12, 2025 at 4:40 PM
I spent the morning enjoying coffee and planning new posts for From Research to Novel! More updates coming soon…
#genealogy #writingcommunity
#genealogy #writingcommunity
March 11, 2025 at 2:59 AM
This is happening today! Can’t wait to share it with everyone. #genealogy #writingcommunity
February 27, 2025 at 2:35 PM
This is happening today! Can’t wait to share it with everyone. #genealogy #writingcommunity
Me: I’m going to take the day off. I’m tired and need a break.
Also me: An break is a good idea, but first, let’s do a deep dive on how the Smoot-Hawley Tariff affected the Great Depression, and in turn, caused upheaval in my ancestors lives.
#genealogy
Also me: An break is a good idea, but first, let’s do a deep dive on how the Smoot-Hawley Tariff affected the Great Depression, and in turn, caused upheaval in my ancestors lives.
#genealogy
February 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Me: I’m going to take the day off. I’m tired and need a break.
Also me: An break is a good idea, but first, let’s do a deep dive on how the Smoot-Hawley Tariff affected the Great Depression, and in turn, caused upheaval in my ancestors lives.
#genealogy
Also me: An break is a good idea, but first, let’s do a deep dive on how the Smoot-Hawley Tariff affected the Great Depression, and in turn, caused upheaval in my ancestors lives.
#genealogy
Don’t click and paste! Remember to check your sources. #genealogy #familyhistory
February 3, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Don’t click and paste! Remember to check your sources. #genealogy #familyhistory
January 30, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Everything feels hard as I watch the news and check in with the people around me. There has been so much devastation in the last 48 hours. I can’t even begin to process the amount of loss that I’m seeing. My heart is breaking for this city I love so much. Love you, LA.
January 9, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Everything feels hard as I watch the news and check in with the people around me. There has been so much devastation in the last 48 hours. I can’t even begin to process the amount of loss that I’m seeing. My heart is breaking for this city I love so much. Love you, LA.
I’m working on my plans for next year. Getting ready for new research, new posts, and more!
What are you 2025 #genealogy goals??
What are you 2025 #genealogy goals??
December 28, 2024 at 11:34 PM
I’m working on my plans for next year. Getting ready for new research, new posts, and more!
What are you 2025 #genealogy goals??
What are you 2025 #genealogy goals??
December 16, 2024 at 2:39 AM
Happy Friday!
December 6, 2024 at 11:36 PM
Happy Friday!
Tomorrow my new post drops at 6am on Substack!
#genology #nativeamericanheritagemonth
open.substack.com/pub/genealog...
#genology #nativeamericanheritagemonth
open.substack.com/pub/genealog...
November 24, 2024 at 11:19 PM
Tomorrow my new post drops at 6am on Substack!
#genology #nativeamericanheritagemonth
open.substack.com/pub/genealog...
#genology #nativeamericanheritagemonth
open.substack.com/pub/genealog...
Who will be baking/cooking family recipes for thanksgiving? Drop some below!
#genealogy #thanksgiving #familyhistory #food
#genealogy #thanksgiving #familyhistory #food
November 22, 2024 at 1:53 PM
Who will be baking/cooking family recipes for thanksgiving? Drop some below!
#genealogy #thanksgiving #familyhistory #food
#genealogy #thanksgiving #familyhistory #food
Long before the Salem Witch Trails, the United States was plagued with Witch Panic!
Read about it now, on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/genealog...
#witches
Read about it now, on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/genealog...
#witches
October 21, 2024 at 1:42 PM
Long before the Salem Witch Trails, the United States was plagued with Witch Panic!
Read about it now, on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/genealog...
#witches
Read about it now, on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/genealog...
#witches