RootsTech 2020 – The Countdown Has Started
It's hard to believe that it's already December. So for me, the countdown to RootsTech has gotten real with just a little over two months until the conference. I'm super excited to be an ambassador to RootsTech 2020. I had been reading blogs, listening to podcasts, and watching YouTube videos for three years about RootsTech... Continue Reading →
My Genealogy Favorite Things Gift Guide – Updated 2019 Version
The holidays will be here before you know it, and so will the Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and all-around holiday sales. So I thought I would do an updated genealogy favorite things gift guide this year (click HERE to read my 2017 genealogy favorite things gift guide). I must admit it was hard coming up... Continue Reading →
WIN a 2020 RootsTech 4 Day Pass
As most of you may know, Phillip and I are RootsTech Ambassadors for the 10th Annual Roots Tech conference in February 2020. RootsTech will be celebrating their 10 year anniversary with the theme of "The Story of You." We are excited to be able to give away a 4-day pass (valued at $299) to... Continue Reading →
AAHGS 2019 Annual Conference – Day 1
Last week I had the distinct honor and privilege of attending the 40th Annual Conference for the Afro American Historical and Genealogical Society held in Hyattsville, Maryland. This year I was able to attend all three days of the conference. We actually arrived a day early so we could go to the Smithsonian's National Museum... Continue Reading →
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 →
Journey Through the Generations 