Substacks recommended by Projectkin Community Forum

Recommended by Projectkin Community Forum

Retired nurse/counsellor, genealogist, long-divorced mother of 4, grandmother of 6, teaches genealogy for beginners, goes for long walks even in the rain.

Fun, helpful, and always insightful about the finer points of genealogy. A welcome member of our Projectkin community.

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Emily Hanson

My Personal Substack

NextGenGenealogy

By Carole McCulloch

A safe space for learning, practicing, and implementing AI tools and becoming a NextGenGenealogist.

Carole McCulloch

I love networking with genealogists in the art of writing and ancestral storytelling. 2019: University of Tasmania (Diploma of Family History) 2020: Built my niche at (Essential Genealogy Academy). 2024: Explore and share my genealogy journey here.

» TEN MINUTE TIME TRAVEL

By Ten Minute Time Travel

Bringing historical figures to life... Learn how to develop characters with the detail and depth that history deserves.

Even if you're not an aspiring actor researching a historical role, Dr. Barbara's posts are a joy to read. It's like riding shotgun as she takes you on a ride through her glamorous world. 💨

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Carole McCulloch

AKA Essential Genealogist

Anne’s Family History

My Personal Substack

Wow, a serious genealogist out to share a helping hand to the rest of us. Ever thoughtful and tied together with wonderful stories.

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My Three Fathers

By Helene Ryding

Family Trees, Genealogy and family stories

Helene is an incredibly thoughtful author exploring genealogy, family history, and how storytelling affects us and the generations to follow. You won't want to miss her next post.

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Jane Chapman

Mainly here to read rather than write but may make the odd comment or two. Variety of interests ... Mainly Genealogy

Tracking Down The Family

By Jennifer Jones

Sharing my family stories after many years of research. My family mostly came to Australia from England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.

Tami Osmer Mize

Do-er of everything at the online free genealogy events calendar, ConferenceKeeper.org

Anna Scheutz

I'm a Swedish family historian and genealogist who combine that with local heritage to get a better understanding of my ancestors. I also like sharing my knowledge with others.

Karen de Bruyne

My Personal Substack

Karla VF Staudt

My main goal in life now is to put together the accumulated collection of photos, documents, research, heirlooms and minutiae that I have added to my "archive" room to create a lasting family legacy for my extended family and descendants.

Karen Ray

Karen is a writer, memoir coach, and editor who loves helping others tell their story. Traveling back roads and collecting the histories of lesser-known people and places is one of her biggest thrills.

Andrew Redfern

Geek who loves stories and telling them in creative ways. Based in Sydney, Australia. Visit me at andrewredfern.com or on many of the socials

Paul Chiddicks

Avid Family History Researcher, Blogger and Writer

Emma’s Substack

My personal Substack

Laurence Baudot

In this newsletter, I will share my insights, thoughts, and questions about the world and our human nature through my personalized lens as a graphologist, passionate about (psycho)genealogy and creativity.

Heritage Hunters

By Barbara Jean May

Heritage Hunters Genealogy Podcast and Blog

In a fabulous addition to the community, this well-known and generous dynamic duo from Bucks County, Pennsylvania have joined Substack to share their insights and inspiration.

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Rooting Around

By Lisa Rogak

A New York Times bestselling author reveals her well-honed research tools and methods to help readers find the facts they’re looking for, online and IRL.

Becoming Rooted: The Bevan Family History Project

By Laura Joyce Alexander

I'm @laurajoycealexander and this is the Becoming Rooted: A Bevan Family History Substack. All the family history sleuthing I've been up to, in one spot, for my family and anyone else who is interested in family history journies!

Tamara Busch

Technology Sales Professional that optimizes and transforms images

Stories With Shell

By Shell Norman @Substack

IDENTITY & PURPOSE. Explore how family stories shape us, even the ones we unearth accidentally. Not afraid to tackle some skeletons in the closet & show how to overcome those beasts.

A fabulous writer exploring the frothy near edge of family stories. Pick any piece, you can't go wrong.

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Mission: Genealogy

By MissionGenealogy News

Building a community on Substack for genealogy as a viable alternative to the noise and bravado of social media. We are free of fees and platform-independent. Join us for our monthly roundtables and office hours for family historians and genealogists.

Savanna's Genealogy Rabbit Hole

By Savanna King

A place I write about genealogy related topics (and some other stuff, probably). I mostly focus on south Louisiana, although I also write more general posts :-)

Diving into detail on stories of people and place with clear writing and a sense of history.

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Yorkshire Family History

By Jude Rhodes

Yorkshire family and local history topics, stories and research

Genealogy by Aryn

By Aryn Youngless

Fueled by genealogy and caffeine. Pro Genealogist | History Nerd | DM for more Info

Wait a minute! by Ann Vevera

Wait a minute! Did you grow up with a parent who suffered from mental illness? We probably have a lot in common. Welcome to my newsletter! I’m not an expert, but I am passionate about mental health recovery and want to help destigmatize mental illness.

The challenges of childhood, or our parents unresolved struggles are so often the white rabbit we start chasing down the rabbit hole of family history. "Wait a minute!" this stack just might be the pocket watch that rabbit held. Enjoy.

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Personal Essays

Writing about my passions (genealogy and personal essays), and hoping to inspire from what I learned on this journey.

I'm always thrilled to see the scholarship of genealogy meet the creativity of the arts. Heines Sight starts with 2020, and just gets better. 😉

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The Lost & Found Story Box

By Lori

An author and genealogist using in-depth research and storytelling to bring to life a collection of lost and found stories collected over a lifetime.

Legacy Carvers

Old Tales, New Tools, Family History Tips

Wonderful encouragement for storytellers everywhere. Tuck in, there's a story coming along. It'll be your turn next. 🤗

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Family Roots

By Saphyre

Stories about the families and people in my past, near and far, as well as posts about doing the work of genealogy.

Alex’s Substack

By Alex Daw

My personal Substack

A wonderful new addition to our Family History and Genealogy community here on Substack. Stories from Australia remind me of our own pioneering ethos. It's great to have you join us 🪃

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My Tree Family History

Seeking Our Story In Our History.

Chasing stories in a family tree is like an addiction. Kryssie joyfully dives in and lets us share in the discovery process. Little will inspire you more than the knowledge that someone else is right there with you on the journey. Enjoy!

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⭐Taneya Koonce's Substack

By Taneya Koonce

Subscribe for musings and info related to genealogy, memory keeping, and organization! These are the perfect trifecta for being a productive genealogist and family historian. Glad to have you here!

Journeys into Genealogy

By Emma

Journeys into Genealogy is a podcast with interviews with experts and people with interesting stories to tell.

A thoughtful and spirited interviewer, Emma Cox and her Journeys into Genealogy podcast has found its way into Substack. Her remarkable way of making connections is already evident as she uses the Substack to add value for her podcast listeners. Bravo!

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Rainey Mitchell’s Gallery

By Rainey Mitchell (L.E.E)

Breathing life into the past and bringing it to the present.

Ancestor Stories

By Annie Leonard

Telling Stories About Ordinary People in Extraordinary Circumstances in History

Chronicle Makers

By Denyse Allen

Get started writing your family history with chronicle writing. Chronicles help you capture the big moments of your ancestors' lives and easily share them with family.

Acadiann

By Ann G. Forcier

Learn about and share Acadian experiences.

A delightful, and humorous exploration of Acadian history. It's so intertwined with our own here in the United States, yet we seldom get exposure to it. It's both fascinating and fun! Thank you, Ann.

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The Retirement Phase

By Jennifer Jones

My personal Substack about retirement and ageing well

For many of us at Projectkin.org, we're "of an age" where our children are grown and our parents are passing. In The Retirement Phase, Jennifer dives right in with curiosity and joy.

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TechMadeSimple

By Jayshree Gururaj

Tailored for writers, digital enthusiasts, solopreneurs, and anyone navigating the digital landscape. Boost your tech confidence and productivity by simplifying your digital journey.

TechMadeSimple is my go-to recommendation for clear-headed instructions for creating and managing your own Substack publication. She not only understands the technology, but she deftly explains how to take full advantage of the platform. I'm a fan.

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Kinfolks

By Nicole Palsa

A newsletter about family history and genealogy.

Family stories are the heart of it all and Nicole's here to welcome everyone.

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✨Chasing Moments & Collecting Memories

By Stacey Sherman

Ideas, insights, and resources to spark and elevate how we create, capture, curate, and celebrate life's fleeting moments and cherished memories.

Exploring family history doesn't have to capture and curate every nugget of your family experience. Stacey's "Chasing Moments..." reminds you of the joy in the endeavor while coaching you through the challenges.

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One Continuous Branch

By Sean Patrick Hill

Discovering who we are through our ancestors and the history they lived.

A delightful example of family history storytelling, one story at a time. I was smitten from the first post.

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The Creighton Cabin

By Crystal Lorimor

Where 200 years of Appalachian family history meets 21st Century ponderings and doings.

Jenny’s Scrapbook of Family History Stories

By JenealogyScrapbook

Jenny's Scrapbook is a place where I share my family history stories.

Louvain Rees | HelloHistoria

A place to share my writing, research and archival adventures. Subscribe for FREE to read them first!

You had me at place... I love the confluence of stories about place and family history. They're like the roots that dig into the soil. A fun romp. Join me!

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