Mr. and Mrs. Phillip D. Cummings - Newport, AR 2000
Wordless Wednesday – It’s Our Anniversary
Celebrating America 250
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, many families will gather to celebrate Independence Day with reflection, gratitude, and tradition. It is a milestone that invites us to look back at the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and consider how far the nation has come since that moment. For family historians,... Continue Reading →
Celebrating Juneteenth Through Family History
Each year, Juneteenth offers an opportunity to reflect on freedom, resilience, and the sacrifices made by those who came before us. While many people celebrate by attending community events, festivals, and family gatherings, I believe it can also be a meaningful time to connect with our family history. As genealogists, we spend countless hours researching... Continue Reading →
Wordless Wednesday – When Your Father is Also Your Coach
Wayman Mays with his son, Russell; William Cummings with his son Phillip; and Russell Mays with his son Allen
Wordless Wednesday – Happy Birthday, Granny
Gladys Denson Mays: June 11, 1913 - August 22, 1999
Wordless Wednesday – Wedding Bells
My In-Laws, William and Phyllis Govan Cummings wedding reception - Little Rock, Arkansas 1973
Our Family Home: Over 80 Years of Memories – Part 2
As I continue sorting through more than 80 years of memories collected inside our family home, I kept discovering treasures that tell not only my family’s story, but the story of our community as well. One of those treasures is a large 1963 class photograph from W.F. Branch High School, the historic Black school that... Continue Reading →
Wordless Wednesday – Our Family’s Latest High School Graduate
My nephew, Patrick E. Mays, Catholic High School Class of 2026
Artificial Intelligence – I’m Starting with a History Lesson
For the past few years, every genealogy conference I have attended has had multiple sessions on AI in genealogy. I must admit I was a little intimidated by the tern Artificial Intelligence when it came to my family history research. Then I thought maybe I should know exactly what AI is before I decide if... Continue Reading →
Wordless Wednesday – He Mastered It
Leslie Mays receiving his Master's degree in Education at Arkansas State University, 1979
Our Family Home: Over 80 Years of Memories
There was always something special about my Granny's house. Her door was always open to anyone who needed a place to stay, a hot cooked meal, advice, or a listening ear. For me Granny's house was where I went after school, where my family gathered for Sunday dinners, and where holidays and summer days were... Continue Reading →
Journey Through the Generations 