I think you are very optimistic.

I'm taking a wait-and-see attitude. I don't get news from FB unless it's something posted by a friend I trust. I don't know if it will impact genealogy or not. I hate what Zuckerberg is doing but I'll live with it at the moment.

Former Confederate POW's who joined the Union side were called "galvanized soldiers."

I always look forward to SLIG in January. Even virtually. Because there's nothing else to do in Minnesota in January!!!

Maybe you need to get yourself a dog.

This looks like the spreadsheets that @jphawthorne.bsky.social started going around FB a few years back. You can do them with places of birth, causes of death, religions and all sorts of things that you want to see visually. We all had a lot of fun with them.

I've heard to do this (at NGS a few years ago). But I need to watch it again. Hoping I get back from my Doctor's appointment in time!!

The story is so fascinating. The article was great and her presentation of the story is wonderful.

Emily Church. Born in Henley Workhouse, gave birth in Henley Workhouse. Murdered her daughter in 1876, tried in Old Bailey, Convicted, sentenced to hang, commuted to life, served 8 years. Went on to marry, have children and live "normal" life.

There's an excellent PBS documentary "Forgotten Ellis Island" that talks about the medical facilities. Highly recommend it to learn more.

I added a display name. I also tweaked my profile a bit. Photo - not so much. I need to find one.

Can you add me? cathynabo.bsky.social

I have Helene's World but haven't dug into it yet. Just ordered the 2nd one. I've been resurrecting my French Canadian research, most of which was done 35 years ago so both will be useful.