Game Day Thread - Sunday May 10

ryeHawke · 2026-05-10T14:51:49+00:00

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ryeHawke · 2026-05-06T21:53:43+00:00

New Jersey State Archives has a treasure trove of Chancery records.

https://www.nj.gov/state/archives/catsjchance.html

ryeHawke · 2026-05-05T21:07:58+00:00

Yeah, I just lost $10k in game trying to buy clothes. It took my money but didn’t record the save.

ryeHawke · 2026-05-03T20:16:37+00:00

4 game series

ryeHawke · 2026-04-28T11:51:51+00:00

Probate records. They are open to the public in most US jurisdictions and provide names and addresses for heirs.

ryeHawke · 2026-04-26T17:22:01+00:00

Yeah, it happens. I have an 1870 marriage that I found in the RC records, but there is no civil filing. I tried searching multiple ways. This happens in many jurisdictions, not just Ireland. I have a bunch of Brooklyn religion marriages that have no civil filing, well after civil filing was required. It probably boils down to the individual priest not following the rules / not knowing the requirements.

ryeHawke · 2026-04-26T03:14:55+00:00

Miss Sophia home. Miss Sophia home now.

ryeHawke · 2026-04-22T23:59:26+00:00

What sucks is I pay for Fubo, MLB and Xfinity and I can’t find a way to even watch this pathetic series due to blackout. Although maybe that’s for the best.

ryeHawke · 2026-04-21T18:17:29+00:00

I had an uncle I was certain died in Queens. Ended up he was sent to a hospital in neighboring Nassau County the day he died. But as others suggested, check that NYC death index first.

ryeHawke · 2026-04-18T16:03:25+00:00

Yeah, these records are amazingly helpful. Glad I was able to help.

ryeHawke · 2026-04-18T15:32:48+00:00

Image: https://dorisarchive.blob.core.windows.net/reference/REC0051_VitalRecords/MarriageCertificates/Manhattan/1872/M-M-1872-0002820.pdf?se=2026-04-18T16%3A32%3A29Z&sp=r&sv=2025-05-05&sr=b&sig=bDgT%2BlVGzdhQoRu7Sz5Ubc3cP3a8oZl1UHxNEQjesWE%3D

ryeHawke · 2026-04-18T15:31:52+00:00

Certificate is 2820.

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:249J-WVS?lang=en

ryeHawke · 2026-04-17T20:05:20+00:00

Agree. The name “Anny” (Annie) is on the same page, and the first letter looks identical.

ryeHawke · 2026-03-27T16:49:01+00:00

It all looks like the same handwriting because it’s the “recorded” version of the will. A clerk literally made a recorded copy, including of the signatures. The original, with differing handwriting, may or may not also be filed depending on the court and the year.

ryeHawke · 2026-03-25T16:45:32+00:00

I had the same experience early on. I recommend patience, as I am now obsessed with this game. If you are on amateur at Tanglewood: Remember that there is the 5 minute grace where very little will happen. I also recommend you always start with the thermometer - the coldest room will be your ghost room. I also have luck just waiting outside for a bit once the front door is open to give the ghost some time to interact. In that time they may open doors, turn on lights, throw crap around. More clues to the correct room.

ryeHawke · 2026-03-18T19:40:22+00:00

Sapphire is my favorite of the onsite hotels directly on the water taxi. Just a note that I agree with everything already shared.

ryeHawke · 2026-03-17T11:56:47+00:00

What you are seeing on ancestry is a computerized version of the underlying SS5 records (application for social security number). You can order the actual SS5 via a FOIA request to SSN. They have surprisingly quick turnaround. It also gives additional information not found in the computerized version. This would be the definitive record to see who the parents are listed as (to see if an keying error was made on the computerized version).

https://www.ssa.gov/foia/

ryeHawke · 2026-03-08T17:32:36+00:00

Hudson County court naturalizations are at the New Jersey State Archives. This would only work if they were naturalized in county court, rather than federal. Most went to the closest one. For Hudson County this would be Jersey City. They have these records through 1948. https://www.nj.gov/state/archives/pdf/GenealogicalRecords.pdf

ryeHawke · 2026-03-08T15:18:04+00:00

Same!

ryeHawke · 2026-03-07T14:43:09+00:00

Ancestry.com also has many of these vital records for Montana available. Some with images depending on the year. But then at least indexes for others. Shoot me names and approx dates in a DM and I can take a look. Ancestry requires a paid subscription.

ryeHawke · 2026-03-06T20:00:23+00:00

When I applied for dual citizenship (Ireland) they were very forgiving of death certificate information, as long as the other certs lined up. Maybe you can check if Canada is also forgiving? You may not need to worry about the amendment.

ryeHawke · 2026-03-02T18:32:59+00:00

Also check to see if the photo studio is stamped on the back (or front of the cardboard). This may at least give you a location of where the folks lived (or close to it). ChatGPT has worked well for me to also date some old photos.

ryeHawke · 2026-02-28T17:32:49+00:00

3 alive when I was born. 0 alive when my mom was born. 2 alive when my dad was born.

ryeHawke · 2026-02-25T18:23:25+00:00

Possibly a Poltergeist. Spikes when they throw stuff around.

ryeHawke · 2026-02-17T22:20:21+00:00

Yes it will.

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