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Sharn White

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Professional family, Local & House Historian, International Speaker, Member of APG, AGRA, Official RootsTech Media Group. Blogger, Love Maps! Based in Australia, hobbies writing, travel and photography. Currently writing a childrenโ€™s fantasy novel 8-12 ๐Ÿ‰

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One of my Scottish g g grandmothers surname was spelled differently on every record of her (ie birth, marriage birth of children)MacClure, MacAleer, McLure, McCleary, McLeary are just a fewโ€ฆ..I have many other examples. When folk were illiterate others spelled names for them. ๐Ÿคท๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ

20.11.2025 20:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Register for RootsTech 2026 NOW!

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24.09.2025 23:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Identifying Precarious Victorian Oral History Collections Project Team are compiling a list of valuable oral history collections, big and small, in Victoria. To tell them about your precarious oral history collection, visit their website:

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03.06.2025 23:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Return of documents after historical thefts NRS has completed the return of thousands of documents taken from its archives and several other institutions by a single person decades ago.

National Records of Scotland (NRS) has completed the return of thousands of documents that were stolen from its archives and from other UK institutions by a single individual between 1949 and 1980. www.nrscotland.gov.uk/latest-news/...

#history #Genealogy #archives

25.03.2025 09:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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I had to search over 70 dusty archive boxes to find these cases! Great to be part of #WDYTYA.

10.06.2025 20:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 27    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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RootsTech on X: "Check out this insightful class on ship manifests! ๐Ÿšข Learn how to trace your ancestors through detailed records. Watch it at 3:00 pm MSTโ€”https://t.co/5CKGJECRib" / X Check out this insightful class on ship manifests! ๐Ÿšข Learn how to trace your ancestors through detailed records. Watch it at 3:00 pm MSTโ€”https://t.co/5CKGJECRib

Looking for ancestors who travelled? RootsTech 2025 has you covered

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08.03.2025 00:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Watch the latest episode of the Road to RootsTech โ€ฆ. the Theme Song is revealed.

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18.02.2025 21:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Adding new individuals to the Familysearch tree and The Road to RootsTech #RootsTech2025

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14.02.2025 20:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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More exciting RootsTech 2025 Keynote Speakers

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12.02.2025 21:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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APG is pleased to be a sponsor of RootsTech 2025, the world's largest family history and technology conference. Join us from 6-8 March 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah, or virtually! Register at rootstech.org #RootsTech202

31.01.2025 13:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Wishing family and friends, near and far, a very Merry Christmas ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿฉท

24.12.2024 23:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Two new qualifications in genetic genealogy are launching at the Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies (IHGS) in late spring 2025. Written and taught by AGRA Member Sophie Kay. https://buff.ly/4gfiR4J

10.12.2024 09:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ข New Episode ๐Ÿ“ข

The fifth episode of The Shropshire Witches Podcast is now live. In this episode, we explore the history and enduring legacy of The Workhouse. The human aspect of this episode made this difficult to record, but we believe it is so important.

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#Shropshire

10.12.2024 19:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 299    ๐Ÿ” 62    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4

Posting so I can remember the title and look for this book! #memorials #middlesexgenealogy

10.12.2024 20:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽ„โœจCelebrate Christmas with SoG!
๐ŸŽ Cribs, Cards and Christingles โ€“ Discover the Origins of Christmas Traditions with Mark Lewis
๐Ÿ“… Sat 14 Dec, 10:30
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๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Forgotten Festive Fare with Paul Couchman, The Regency Cook
๐Ÿ“… Fri 13 Dec, 14:00
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10.12.2024 17:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#genealogy

10.12.2024 19:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 22    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Sounds a good way to spend an afternoon to me!

10.12.2024 20:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Yale Announces 2024 Frederick Douglass Book Prize Winners

The co-winners of the Frederick Douglass Book Prize are Marlene Daut for โ€œAwakening the Ashesโ€ (@uncpress.bsky.social) & Sara Johnson for โ€œEncyclopรฉdie Noire:โ€ (OIEAHC and UNC)!!!!!!!!
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03.12.2024 18:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 212    ๐Ÿ” 54    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 6

One of the best podcasts around have a listen to this wonderful collection of stories so beautifully told ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿป #Genealogy

26.11.2024 20:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Best of Ancestor Trouble was a book of the year per New Yorker, NPR, Washington Post, and more; a finalist for the John Leonard Prize; a NYT Editorsโ€™ Choice selection; and a Roxane Gay Book Club pick.

Hello, new followers! You might like my book, ANCESTOR TROUBLE, if you're interested in family history, genealogy, mental health, generational trauma, systemic harms, and spiritual practices around ancestors and our alienation from those practices in Western modernity. maudnewton.com/book/ancesto...

24.11.2024 22:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 86    ๐Ÿ” 11    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 10    ๐Ÿ“Œ 6

My g g g grandmother immigrated alone to Australia from Germany and married shortly after arrival having a baby 5 months later. She had given birth a year earlier in Germany to a baby girl who died - father unknown. Her sibling remained in Germany and no clue there as to the father. #genealogy

25.11.2024 04:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I completely agree with you. I was explaining NPE to someone and felt I should use both used terms. I prefer Not Parent Expected as well but both are frequently used by different people. #DNA

25.11.2024 02:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Jan apologies - I meant to say Non Paternal Event ๐Ÿ˜ตโ€๐Ÿ’ซ

25.11.2024 01:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My blogging has fallen behind over the past year. M hoping to be inspired by the A-Z challenge in the New Year. Still using Blogger. # blogging #familyhistory #genealogy #localhistory #househistory

24.11.2024 22:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

NPE is Not Paternal Event or Not Parent Expected. My German GGG grandfather was not the biological father of my g g grandfather. On a mission to discover through #DNA who was. #genealogy

24.11.2024 21:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Roots Tech 2025 Pre-Registration is Now Open Itโ€™s here! Pre-registration is now open for Roots Tech 2025!!! March 6-8.

This may help too! I placed the direct registration link here, I hope it helps some! dpfamilytree.family.blog/2024/09/25/r...
#rootstech25 #openregistration

22.11.2024 21:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thankyou for this. I also have a direct link to registration pinned to my profile. ๐Ÿ‘

22.11.2024 21:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Learn more about visiting Archives by registering for # RootsTech2025

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22.11.2024 20:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It is one of my ancestral places so I was excited to see the link you provided. ๐ŸŽ‰ that plus the new #MyHeritage tool will take up my weekend! #genealogy

22.11.2024 10:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My German family havenโ€™t been too difficult to trace ( I have most limes quite far back) but I have a German NPE ( 3 x g grandfather) and not enough German DNA matches to help solve the mystery. #genealogy #germanancestors

22.11.2024 10:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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