The programme of the RQG Conference in Birmingham (25 April 2026) reveals two more names of great speakers: Jananne Rahman and Patricia Coveney Sears! Registration is open: www.qualifiedgenealogists.org/2026-confere... #genealogy #familyhistory #rqg

Wow. Again! #genealogy

ICYMI: "The Valiant" with John Boeren ( @antecedentia.com ) familyhistoriespodcast.com/2025/05/27/s... #FamilyHistory #ancestry #genealogy #nl

We can add the following two names to our list of speakers for the RQG Conference in Birmingham (25 April 2026): David Ryan and Nicholas Dixon! Registration is open: www.qualifiedgenealogists.org/2026-confere... #genealogy #familyhistory #rqg

I can finally share this wonderful news… I have joined the team of the New Netherland Settlers Project, led by the The New York Genealogical & Biographical Society - NYG&B. More information about this project is on their website. www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/new-netherla...

We can now announce the following two speakers for the RQG Conference in Birmingham (25 April 2026): Liz Walne and John Cleary! Registration is open: www.qualifiedgenealogists.org/2026-confere... #genealogy #familyhistory #rqg

Submit your recently defended (last 2 years) dissertation on New Netherland and/or the Dutch in North America to be considered for the Hendricks Prize. More info here: www.newnetherlandinstitute.org/programs/awa... (self nominations welcome)

Spending a few days in the buildings of Berne Abbey (Abdij van Berne), the oldest parts of which date back to the 16th century. Escaping everyday life, with no social media and emails, but with books, good conversations, and contemplative moments instead. #genealogy #earlymodern

We are delighted to announce our first two speakers for the RQG Conference in Birmingham (25 April 2026): Michael Tobias and Justine Gallagher! Registration is open: www.qualifiedgenealogists.org/2026-confere... #genealogy #familyhistory #rqg

Wonderful to see my name (again) in the credits of a new episode of #FindingYourRoots!

Every new year brings new opportunities to uncover, understand, and preserve family histories. As we move into 2026, we remain committed to providing careful, reliable genealogical research that connects people with their (Dutch) past.

Today I visited the Prison Museum in Veenhuizen (Netherlands). I saw 17th and 18th century torture instruments in the museum section and then took a tour of a real prison. A lot of attention is paid to the "inmates," which makes the visit very interesting for genealogists. #genealogy #earlymodern

Today I visited several dolmens in Borger (Drenthe, Netherlands). I visited the Hunebed Center and saw the largest and smallest dolmen in the Netherlands. It remains remarkable that these stones were collected and used 5,000 years ago to create burial and meeting places.

Listening to Susanah Romney in 2015, about intimate networks. “Small scale connections that individuals were making across the oceans really added up to something that was a lot weightier than what just the companies were doing or just the colony governments were doing.” #genealogy #earlymodern

This week I'm finishing the last client project of 2025. The next two weeks will give me some time for my research on Protestants in Tilburg in the 17th and 18th century, and to prepare for a new challenging project starting next year. That one also concerns the 17th century. #genealogy #earlymodern

The 2026 RQG Conference promises to be a great day with inspiring presentations. The keynote speakers have already been announced and we will soon publish the names of the other speakers. For tickets, please visit our website. www.qualifiedgenealogists.org/2026-confere... #genealogy #familyhistory

I love working with church membership lists. Here is a great example. Sacharias Koert was married to a Catholic woman, who left him. He searched for her for four years, in vain. He then first returned to his homeland, and later decided to settle in Tilburg. (30 Sept 1724). #genealogy #earlymodern

I'm quite proud that I was asked to write a testimonial for the University of Strathclyde. www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/...

Reposting this. If you're interested in the early modern Low Countries, these are the people to follow. #earlymodern

I picked up Russell Shorto’s book on the history of New Amsterdam again this afternoon. It is a great way to brush up on what I know about this Dutch colony. #genealogy #earlymodern #newnetherland

Curious about your ancestors but not sure where to turn next? The Register of Qualified Genealogists (RQG) can connect you with trusted professionals who know how to find the records, stories, and details that bring your family history to life. #genealogy #familyhistory

Browsing Dutch marriage registers from the 17th century. The bride was the "former mistress of the noble and high-born Jacob van Uitterwijk, captain." Interesting description, especially if this is recorded at your wedding. Did the word "maistresse" have a different meaning? #genealogy #earlymodern

With another batch of 10 years added to my database, I now have a good overview of who was buried in the church in Tilburg between 1660 and 1720. I'm probably halfway through the data entry process. So far, my total research population is 1,166 people. Will it double? #genealogy #earlymodern

I just merged two of my databases: one with the first Protestants in Tilburg and one with the people buried in the church. This has advantages for my future research, but it requires now time to clean up the lists of persons, places, facts, etc. in the new database. #genealogy #earlymodern

Studying a Flemish baptismal register from 1716. One of the entries states that the child "was cut from the womb of the deceased mother". What a way to start your life! Fortunately, the baby was baptized by the priest the next day. #genealogy #earlymodern

Only two days left to turn your brilliant idea into a Birmingham highlight—submit your RQG 2026 proposal before history files it away! www.qualifiedgenealogists.org/2026-confere... #genealogy #familyhistory #conference #cfp #qualifiedgenealogists

We congratulate all Strathclyde graduates on completing the programme — well done! #genealogy #familyhistory #strathclyde #graduation

Last call! Applications for the 2026 APG Fellowship close 15 November 2025. APG Members -- don’t miss this funded opportunity to take your genealogy work abroad, grow professionally, and pursue a project outside your country of residence. Apply now apgen.org/apg_fellowsh... #APG #Genealogy

Last Wednesday, I graduated from the University of Strathclyde. I now hold a MSc in Genealogical, Palaeographic and Heraldic Studies (with distinction). In this blog post I look back on five years of hard work to get to this remarkable achievement. #genealogy www.antecedentia.com/2025/11/five...

Today was a very special day. After five years of hard work, this was THE moment. My graduation from the University of Strathclyde. I am now officially a Master of Science in Genealogical, Palaeographic and Heraldic Studies, with distinction! #genealogy #familyhistory #strathclyde

I arrived in Glasgow yesterday afternoon. Tomorrow I will attend the graduation ceremony at the University of Strathclyde. After which I can officially call myself a Master of Science in Genealogical, Palaeographic and Heraldic Studies (with distinction). #genealogy

Recap! Congratulations to our 2025 Student Prize Winners: Amy Fripp, Karen Harry, Melissa Knapp and Jananne Rahman. The prize winner, nominated by the University of Limerick will be announced in December. #genealogy #familyhistory

Student Prize Winner #4 was nominated by the Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies. Congratulations Jananne Rahman! #genealogy #familyhistory #ihgs

Student Prize Winner #3 was nominated by the University of Strathclyde for best dissertation. Congratulations Melissa Knapp! #genealogy #familyhistory #strathclyde

Student Prize Winner #2 was also nominated by the University of Strathclyde for best diploma project (shared). Congratulations Karen Harry! #genealogy #familyhistory #strathclyde

Student Prize Winner #1 was nominated by the University of Strathclyde for best diploma project (shared). Congratulations Amy Fripp! #genealogy #familyhistory #strathclyde

Each year, RQG awards prizes to students studying with our recognised institutions for the best diplomas and dissertations. We will announce the 2025 Student Prize Winners shortly. Stay tuned! #genealogy #familyhistory

I've just completed the fifth batch (1700-1709): a total of 962 people are now in my database. Systhematically studying these registers yield some remarkable discoveries. Like this: the lawyer Van den Heuvel was found dead in February 1708. Makes me wonder what his story is! #genealoy #earlymodern

After my experiences in Leeds in 2024, I am really looking forward to the next @regqualgenes.bsky.social conference, in Birmingham next year (25 April 2026). It promises to be another great event! #genealogy #familyhistory

🖌️ 🎨 Artist in His Studio by Rembrandt, c. 1628. An artist stands in an almost empty studio daunted by the task of creation & a huge easel blocking the door. This tiny painting demonstrates that making art is a product of the mind as well as the hand. 🗃️ #arthistory #skystorians #dutch #earlymodern

I've finally found some time to share my experiences with Gen-Fed, the Genealogical Institute on Federal Records. It was a wonderful experience, and I'd love to share it with others. www.antecedentia.com/2025/10/gen-... #genealogy

Added a fourth batch of individuals to my research population: 179 persons, buried 1690-1699. It is interesting to see that infant mortality was also high in more affluent families. One resident of Tilburg lost his wife and nine children between 1679 and 1696! #genealogy #earlymodern

Finished my contribution to the new course 'New York Religious Records', which will be offered by the New York Family History School from February 2026 on. www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/new-york-fam... #genealogy #newyork #familyhistory

NEXT WEEK! Come and celebrate Halloween with us at the #LowCountries seminar with a paper on the Synod of Dort! (there's a (holy) ghost involved ok 👻) with Dirk van Miert @huygensknaw.bsky.social FRI 31 OCT 17:30, @ihr.bsky.social or on zoom (register for link) #EarlyModern #AngloDutch #Skystorians

#earlymodern scholars, take note.

APG members! Dream bigger with the 2026 APG Fellowship, a funded opportunity to grow your genealogy career with an international project. Apply by 15 Nov 2025 apgen.org/apg_fellowsh... #APG #Genealogy

The RQG biennial conference will be held in Birmingham on 25 April 2026. We have found excellent keynote speakers. Would you like to contribute too? If you are interested in speaking, visit www.qualifiedgenealogists.org/2026-confere... for more details. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #skystorians #CfP

Entered the third batch of individuals into my genealogical database. I now have a total of exactly 600 persons who were buried in the church of Tilburg between 1660 and 1690. I'm starting to recognise families, not only Protestant but also Catholic. Good for my research! #genealogy #earlymodern

In two weeks, I will be wearing a robe and matching hood like this. Then it is finally graduation day! #strathclyde #msc #genealogy #glasgow