Journey Through the Generations
Uncover Your Roots: Exploring Ancestry & Family History
RootsTech has finally arrived. Since Phillip and I are Influencers this year, we had to arrive a day early for a media event. So I thought that would be the perfect time for us to utilize the Family Preservation Center at the Family Search Library. This is an area in the library where you can... Continue Reading →
My mother, Patricia Hatchett Mays, (smiling on the bottom right) celebrating her niece, Jackie's, birthday with family and friends in Newport, Arkansas
RootsTech is a 3-day event held in Salt Lake City, Utah, dedicated to celebrating family and discovering family histories. With over 200 breakout sessions, an exciting lineup of celebrity speakers, and a gigantic expo hall, there's something we’re sure you’ll love. The Expo Hall features more than 100 companies offering products and services designed to... Continue Reading →
My Uncle, Alexander Cooper, the first African American Post Master in Newport, Arkansas.
NOTE: I accepted the 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks challenge headed by fellow genealogy blogger Amy Johnson Crow in January 2023. 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 →
Hostesses at Mr. and Mrs. Branch 50th Anniversary, November 1960 - Newport, Arkansas (My Granny, Gladys Denson Mays, third from the left)
It's hard to believe that January is almost over. And that means that we are getting closer to RootsTech 2023. If you have followed my blog for anytime, then you know that this will be my 5th year attending RootsTech (2 in person and 2 virtual). This year's conference theme is Uniting: uniting families, communities,... Continue Reading →
NOTE: I accepted the 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks challenge headed by fellow genealogy blogger Amy Johnson Crow in January 2023. 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 →
As most of you know, Phillip and I are RootsTech Influencers for the conference on March 2-4, 2023. The theme of this year's conference is 'Uniting - uniting generations, uniting traditions, uniting communities, uniting innovators, uniting friends, but most importantly, uniting FAMILIES. We are excited to be able to give away a 3-day pass for... Continue Reading →
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*** I’m talking about the FAN principle used by genealogists to list Friends, Associates, and Neighbors of your ancestors. Your FAN club can be a great research technique that can help break down brick walls and help you learn more about your ancestors lives and their communities. Click HERE to read more about my FAN... Continue Reading →
*** I’m talking about the FAN principle used by genealogists to list Friends, Associates, and Neighbors of your ancestors. Your FAN club can be a great research technique that can help break down brick walls and help you learn more about your ancestors lives and their communities. Click HERE to read more about my FAN... Continue Reading →
Journey Through the Generations 