Wordless Wednesday – I Met One of My Subscribers!!!!!
I’m a RootsTech 2020 Ambassador – And Other RootsTech News
UPDATE: Early bird pricing has been extended until Monday, October 14th. You won't see pricing this low again. Register as soon as possible. See you in February 2020!!! I am excited to announce that I have been selected to be a RootsTech 2020 Ambassador. This is a wonderful opportunity for me to be able to... Continue Reading →
Season 6 of Relative Race Premieres on Sunday, September 22, 2019
One of my favorite genealogy TV shows will be returning next week. Relative Race Season 6 premieres Sunday, September 22, 2019, on BYUTV, so set your DVRs or download the app to watch it anytime. I'm so excited!!!! Relative Race is a reality show where four paired up teams race/drive across America using only paper... Continue Reading →
My 100th Blog Post
It's really hard to believe that this is my 100th blog post. I remember my husband set up my blog page in September 2016, but I didn't write my first post until January 4, 2017. I had been researching for about five years and had my sights on publishing a book about my research someday. ... Continue Reading →
Inheritance – A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity and Love Written by Dani Shapiro
I have always loved to read. Over the past few years, I have been reading genealogy reference books, the history of Arkansas and the counties I am researching, and biographies. I recently came across a book review of Inheritance - A Memoir of Genealogy Paternity and Love by Dani Shapiro. This isn't the type of... Continue Reading →
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Week 32 – Sister
NOTE: I accepted the 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks challenge headed by fellow genealogy blogger Amy Johnson Crow in January 2019. 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. I write in... Continue Reading →
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Week 30 – Easy
NOTE: I accepted the 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks challenge headed by fellow genealogy blogger Amy Johnson Crow in January 2019. 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. I write in... Continue Reading →
Guest Blogger
I had the great opportunity to be a guest blogger for the Afro American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS). Click HERE to read it.
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Week 22 – At the Cemetery
NOTE: I accepted the 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks challenge headed by fellow genealogy blogger Amy Johnson Crow in January 2019. 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. I write in... Continue Reading →
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Week 19 – Nurture (My Mother’s Day Weekend)
NOTE: I accepted the 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks challenge headed by fellow genealogy blogger Amy Johnson Crow in January 2019. 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. I write in... Continue Reading →
I Attended My First Writing Workshop
If you have been reading my blog from the beginning, then you know that I have been researching my family history since 2011. About two years into my family history research I knew that one day I would write a book about my genealogy journey. I started this blog in 2017 with no formal training... Continue Reading →
Journey Through the Generations 