Journey Through the Generations
Uncover Your Roots: Exploring Ancestry & Family History
I wanted to share with everyone the video of us cleaning cemetery headstones last month. This was a great experience. One that we will definitely do again in the future. Click HERE to read more about our experience. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X91WDPQ050Y
I have written and talked about my 3X great grandfather, Robert Hatchett quite a bit. He is the reason my family is in Arkansas. He migrated from Limestone County, Alabama in 1858 with his slave holder, W. H. Pickett, to Jackson County, Arkansas. He became a Baptist minister in Alabama and continued to preach and... Continue Reading →
I have always hated going to cemeteries. As a matter of fact, I would avoid them at all costs when I could. But that was before my Dad passed away in November 2020. Since then, I have visited the cemetery quite often. I'm still not completely at ease being there, but it's easier knowing that... Continue Reading →
My Dad, Wayman Mays, with is brother, Leslie Mays and me - Newport, Arkansas
Mr. and Mrs. Gus Hatchett with great grand baby Gia - Newport, Arkansas 1973
In 2001, Utah Senator, Senator Orrin Hatch, introduced a bill to Congress making October Family History Month. He said "By searching for our roots, we come closer together as a human family". 2001 isn't that long ago. In 2001 I was a newlywed and recent college graduate trying to find my way in this world.... Continue Reading →
Blakeney Family Reunion 2022 Charleston, South Carolina
Trisha viewing the headstone AFTER Phillip found it. Chicago, Illinois 2014
Early 1900s in North Little Rock, Arkansas - Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas, Little Rock Special Collections
My Granny, Gladys Denson Mays, standing second from the left - Photo courtesy of the James Morgan Collection, Butler Center for Arkansas Studies
I read Alex Haley's Roots when I was 12 years old with my Granny during summer break. I remember not wanting to go outside and play, so she told me I had to read a book if I was going to stay inside. My Granny had been a teacher/high school guidance counselor for over 50... Continue Reading →
Trisha Mays-Cummings
Journey Through the Generations 