Journey Through the Generations
Uncover Your Roots: Exploring Ancestry & Family History
Growing up when I had to research a person, write a book report, or learn about a moment in our country's history, I would always choose an African American person, event, or time in history. I often take for granted that most people are as well versed in African American history as I am. But the truth... Continue Reading →
To say I have been in a research rut over the past year or so would be an understatement. I haven't really been focused on my actual research. I have been reading genealogy resource books, memoirs, books about my ancestral community, and other family history blogs. I am realizing that 2023 was the year of me telling my... Continue Reading →
This time of year is always exciting. The beginning of a new year, making new year's resolutions, getting back to my normal schedule after the holiday season, and for me gearing up for the world's largest genealogy conference, RootsTech. RootsTech will be held in Salt Lake City at the Salt Palace convention center on February 29 -... Continue Reading →
The Mays Family - Wayman, Russell, Trisha, Patricia, and Paedra Mays (Newport, Arkansas circa 1982). Photo courtesy of Paedra I. Mays
You may have noticed this site looks a bit different than it used to look. That's because, after 6 years, I've decided to re-design the blog. You'll still find all of the blogs I've posted over the years, along with a little bit of new functionality. I hope this new look works well for you... Continue Reading →
I am so excited that Finding Your Roots is coming back with season 10 on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Finding Your Roots is one of my all time favorite TV shows that also happens to be all about genealogy. This season features singers Dionne Warwick and Ciara, actors LeVar Burton, Danielle Brooks, and Valerie Bertinelli, and... Continue Reading →
If you have followed my journey for any amount of time, then you know that I love genealogy/family history and TV/movies. One of the best things is when I find TV shows and movies that are about genealogy. For the most part, I have only been able to find TV shows like Relative Race, Finding Your Roots,... Continue Reading →
This year, Trisha and I decided to do our annual "12 days of...." posts sharing items that would make great gift ideas for the family researcher in your life. Or maybe even for yourself. Pedigree charts are a great gift idea for the family historian in your life. You can gift them a blank one with... Continue Reading →
This year, Trisha and I decided to do our annual "12 days of...." posts sharing items that would make great gift ideas for the family researcher in your life. Or maybe even for yourself. Books make a great gift for the family historian. Whether it is a genealogy resource book, a book about the community they... Continue Reading →
This year, Trisha and I decided to do our annual "12 days of...." posts sharing items that would make great gift ideas for the family researcher in your life. Or maybe even for yourself. Family History Binders are a great idea for organizing important family documents you have acquired through your family research. It can serve... Continue Reading →
This year, Trisha and I decided to do our annual “12 days of….” posts sharing items that would make great gift ideas for the family researcher in your life. Or maybe even for yourself. Photo books make a great gift not only for the family historian in your life, but for anyone who wants to... Continue Reading →
Journey Through the Generations 