Journey Through the Generations
Uncover Your Roots: Exploring Ancestry & Family History
NOTE: I accepted the 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks challenge headed by fellow genealogy blogger Amy Johnson Crow. 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. Click HERE to read my first... Continue Reading →
NOTE: I accepted the 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks challenge headed by fellow genealogy blogger Amy Johnson Crow. 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. Click HERE to read my first... Continue Reading →
My brother, Russell D. Mays, at Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL 2018
NOTE: I accepted the 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks challenge headed by fellow genealogy blogger Amy Johnson Crow. 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. Click HERE to read my first... Continue Reading →
NOTE: I accepted the 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks challenge headed by fellow genealogy blogger Amy Johnson Crow. 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. Click HERE to read my first... Continue Reading →
Mark your calendars because RootsTech 2026 will be held in person at the Salt Palace Convention Center on March 5 - 7, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. I always have the best time at RootsTech. If this conference is on your list of things to do in 2026, start planning now. As we get... Continue Reading →
I have always said that my family history research is more just names and dates. It's about learning about the stories and lives of my ancestors. This journey started with me, my son, and my Dad going through old photos together, so photos have always been a big part of my family research. The photos... Continue Reading →
NOTE: I accepted the 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks challenge headed by fellow genealogy blogger Amy Johnson Crow. 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. Click HERE to read my first 52 Ancestors blog post... Continue Reading →
The 6th Annual 24-Hour Genealogy Webinar Marathon, hosted by Legacy Family Tree Webinars and MyHeritage, is coming to a screen near you on April 3–4, 2025! The marathon kicks off on Thursday, April 3 at 5 P.M. Eastern (U.S.) and runs straight through to Friday, April 4 at 5 P.M. Eastern — that's 24 hours... Continue Reading →
NOTE: I accepted the 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks challenge headed by fellow genealogy blogger Amy Johnson Crow. 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. Click HERE to read my first 52 Ancestors blog post... Continue Reading →
NOTE: I accepted the 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks challenge headed by fellow genealogy blogger Amy Johnson Crow. 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. Click HERE to read my first... Continue Reading →
Phillip and I had the privilege of being invited to the My Heritage Friends dinner last night. I left the library around 6pm to be able to catch a shuttle to dinner. It was a chance to see, meet, and network with some of the speakers, vendors, and the My Heritage staff. It was a... Continue Reading →
Journey Through the Generations 