I’ve always felt deeply connected to my family through cherished photos and memories. My official research journey didn’t begin until 2011. In these past 14 years, I have made some wonderful discoveries that I will be sharing to celebrate the holiday season. One of the most exciting parts of my genealogy journey has been discovering... Continue Reading →
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks 2025 – Week 49: Written
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 →
Wordless Wednesday – Forever Our Family Chef
My Dad, Wayman A. Mays, cooking our Thanksgiving turkey - Newport, Arkansas 1990
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks 2025 – Week 45: Multiple
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 →
Wordless Wednesday – W.F. Branch High School Reunion Memories
Honoring, celebrating, and remembering our beloved Branch High School reunions
Wordless Wednesday: It’s Trisha Day – Happy Birthday to Me!!!!
I don't post about myself often. These are a few of my favorite photos of just me doing what I love to do.
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks 2025 – Week 23: Wedding Bells
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 →
Wordless Wednesday – All Smiles With Their Grad
Phillip Cummings with his grandmother, Dorothy Wilson; sister, Constance Cummings; and mother, Phyllis Govan Cummings - University of Arkansas, Fayetteville May 2000
Wordless Wednesday – Newport Colored School Class of 1931 Valedictorian
My grandmother, Gladys Denson Mays, Class of 1931 Valedictorian (standing back row center), Newport Colored Schools
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks 2025 – Week 20: Wheels
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 →
Wordless Wednesday – W.F. Branch High School Class of 1970 Valedictorian
My mother, Patricia Ann Hatchett Mays, 1970 Newport, Arkansas