It seemed like I had just laid down when I heard my alarm going off this morning. I know I said yesterday was a long day. Today is not going to be much different. The first thing on the schedule was the Welcome/Ancestral Libration and Opening Plenary speaker at 830am. I got up a little... Continue Reading →
My Ancestors Were Registered Voters in 1914
Voting has always been important to my family. I remember going with my Granny, Gladys Denson Mays, when she worked the polls during elections in the 1980s. I would pack my lunch and some books and sit in the back while she worked. My father and mother would always go vote together. I remember registering... Continue Reading →
RootsTech 2023 Day 1 Recap
It's hard to believe that RootsTech is finally here, and I'm in Salt Lake City attending the in-person conference. Although we have attended this conference before, I was a little nervous and anxious since we haven't attended an in-person conference in two years. But entering the building and seeing all the RootsTech signage put me... Continue Reading →
2018 Genealogy Goals – 6 Month Assessment
It's hard to believe we are already half way through 2018. But we are and that means it's time for me to review my 2018 genealogy goals. I set genealogy goals at the beginning of every year. As I review my goals, I can see that some of them I have completely dropped the ball... Continue Reading →
My First Visit to the Arkansas State Archives…And the Preparation Before My Visit
After about two years of researching only online and at my local library, I decided that it was time that go to the Arkansas State Archives and do some research. Each state has an archive located in the capital city. This is what I like to call a one stop research spot for a particular... Continue Reading →