My Granny, Gladys Denson Mays with her mentee, Mrs. Ollie Adams Burton (my favorite teacher) - both teachers in the Newport School District. Photo courtesy of the Butler Center for Arkansas Studies
Wordless Wednesday – Mentor and Mentee
Wordless Wednesday – Williams High School Class of 1964, McCroy Arkansas
My cousin Jo-Ann Wright Holmes second row on the right Photo courtesy of her daughter Lindia Myers
Wordless Wednesday – Members in Front of Emory Chapel Methodist Church
Emory Chapel Church in Newport, Arkansas during the 1950s (photo courtesy of Jackson County Historical Society).
Best 25 Genealogy Podcasts You Must Follow in 2022 – We Are #11
I'm so excited to announce that our podcast has been included in the Best 25 Genealogy Podcasts to Follow in 2022. We are listed with some of my favorite genealogy podcasts including, Lisa Louise Cooke's Genealogy Gems, Bernice Bennett's Research at the National Archives and Beyond, and Family Tree Magazine Podcast. We are thrilled to... Continue Reading →
It’s Official the 1950 US Census Is Now Available
It has been 72 years of waiting, but the 1950 US Census has finally been released. I still have to wait another 12 years for the 1960 US Census to be released to be able to find my parents. But I have been able to locate all of my grandparents, my great grandmother, and most... Continue Reading →
I Presented My Genealogy Journey for Black History Month Celebration at Arkansas State University, Newport
Black History Month has always been special to me, but this year was even more special because I was able to curate two displays to honor the African American high school in my hometown, W.F. Branch (click HERE to read more about these displays). Creating these displays and being able to share the history of... Continue Reading →
Wordless Wednesday – Sound Check
My grandfather, Gus Hatchett (second from the right), with his singing group, the United Harmonizers - Photo courtesy of the Jackson County Historical Society
Wordless Wednesday – State Champions Girls Basketball Team, Brown-Williams High School
My Aunt Bert (fourth from the right) with her teammates in McCrory, Arkansas - Photo Courtesy of Brown-Williams High School Group
It’s Almost Time. RootsTech 2022 begins March 3rd.
It's almost time. As of today, Feb. 27th, we are 4 days away from the start of RootsTech 2022. We are super excited about RootsTech. Although we wish we were in Salt Lake City in person, we're glad virtual is an option again this year. If you would like to participate in RootsTech, it's not... Continue Reading →
Wordless Wednesday – Branch High Class of 1970, The Last Class
My mother, Patricia Hatchett Mays, top left photo
Black History Month 2022 – My Display In Honor of W.F. Branch High School
February has always been my favorite month of the year because it's Black History Month. I know in February I will be able to find all kinds of Black books, apparel, and information that isn't readily available in stores throughout the rest of the year. During February I know I will be able to watch... Continue Reading →
Journey Through the Generations 