Journey Through the Generations
Uncover Your Roots: Exploring Ancestry & Family History
Phillip and I got a chance to record a podcast from the expo hall while we were at RootsTech this year. We were super excited to be able to sit in the expo hall with all that was going on around us and capture some highlights from our trip. Happy listening!!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgfDy1Cf2IU
NOTE: I accepted the 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks challenge headed by fellow genealogy blogger Amy Johnson Crow. The idea behind this challenge is that you will receive email prompts, a word or phrase, every week, and you find something about your research or family history to write about. Click HERE to read my first 52 Ancestors blog post... Continue Reading →
The second day is always harder to get of bed. But I was able to finally get up and get moving and headed to the Salt Palace in time for my 8am class. To my surprise I walked outside of my hotel to snow and much colder temperatures. But luckily I over packed, so I... Continue Reading →
RootsTech has officially started. Well actually for me it started last night with the RootsTech Media Dinner. The CEO of Family Search, Steve Rockwood spoke. He talked about the theme of this year's conference, 'Discover', and for him it reminded him of going back to basics of family history. He said 'We can all add... Continue Reading →
I tell people all the time, if you are going to RootsTech, make time to go to the Family Search Library. The Family Search Library is the largest genealogical library in America. It has record collections, microfilm, books, maps, and so much more for cities and countries from all over the world. No matter what... Continue Reading →
NOTE: I accepted the 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks challenge headed by fellow genealogy blogger Amy Johnson Crow. The idea behind this challenge is that you will receive email prompts, a word or phrase, every week, and you find something about your research or family history to write about. Click HERE to read my first... Continue Reading →
Henderson State University named Paedra Mays student of the week - the Oracle, March 14, 1997
NOTE: I accepted the 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks challenge headed by fellow genealogy blogger Amy Johnson Crow. The idea behind this challenge is that you will receive email prompts, a word or phrase, every week, and you find something about your research or family history to write about. Click HERE to read my first 52 Ancestors blog post... Continue Reading →
One of the things I always do before a research trip is go through old research notes to see what loose ends, I have. While preparing for my trip to RootsTech and the Family Search Library, I was going through some of my research notes from the last six months. One of the things that... Continue Reading →
***From Family Search Press Release*** RootsTech by FamilySearch has announced 4 of its keynote speakers for the world’s largest family discovery celebration taking place March 6–8, 2025. Author Ndaba Mandela (grandson of Nelson Mandela) virtual keynote speaker, prominent artist Dana Tanamachi, and Olympic and Paralympic Gold-medalists Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall. They will take the... Continue Reading →
NOTE: I accepted the 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks challenge headed by fellow genealogy blogger Amy Johnson Crow. The idea behind this challenge is that you will receive email prompts, a word or phrase, every week, and you find something about your research or family history to write about. Click HERE to read my first... Continue Reading →
Journey Through the Generations 