Journey Through the Generations
Uncover Your Roots: Exploring Ancestry & Family History
October is Family History Month, and I can't think of a better time to spend a little time with your family history. Maybe you've been researching your family for years but haven't had much time to work on it lately. October is a great opportunity to get back to your research and see where your... Continue Reading →
I’m excited to announce that registration for RootsTech 2027 opened on September 23, 2026. This conference will be held both virtually and in person in Salt Lake City, Utah March 4 – March 6, 2027, at the Salt Palace Convention Center. RootsTech is the largest genealogy conference in the world with keynote speakers, sessions, and... Continue Reading →
My Ancestral Home
For more than 15 years, I have been researching family history, uncovering stories, preserving memories, and sharing discoveries through Journey Through the Generations. When I started this journey, I never imagined where it would lead me. What began as a desire to learn more about my ancestors has grown into a family history blog, podcast,... Continue Reading →
As my birthday approaches each year, I find myself doing what I suspect many family historians do best, looking back. Usually, I'm looking back at the lives of my ancestors, searching for another clue or preserving another story. This year, however, I found myself looking back at a different story...my own. When I started researching... Continue Reading →
If you have been following my blog or podcast for anytime at all, then you know how much I love the TV show Relative Race. Relative Race is a genetic DNA reality show. It consists of four teams that are racing across America in search for their relatives that they have never met before. They have all... Continue Reading →
Most people think of family history as a way to preserve the past. We spend years researching our ancestors, scanning old photographs, organizing documents, and recording family stories so future generations will know where they came from. But over the years, I've discovered that family history can also become an unexpected gift during one of... Continue Reading →
Mays Cummings 2026 Family Vacation
When I think of summer, I think of vacations, long weekends, road trips, and day trips. It's during the summer months that many people are planning trips to beaches, national parks, and family reunions. Family historians have a unique opportunity to add a little genealogy to their travel plans. Whether you're taking a cross-country vacation,... Continue Reading →
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, many families will gather to celebrate Independence Day with reflection, gratitude, and tradition. It is a milestone that invites us to look back at the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and consider how far the nation has come since that moment. For family historians,... Continue Reading →
