This year's Thanksgiving was a little different for us. My husband, son, and I didn't travel to be with our out-of-town family, so I found myself with a quiet house and some extra time on my hands. Instead of rushing between gatherings and going out shopping, I found an interesting movie that I decided to... Continue Reading →
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks 2025 – Week 48: Family Recipe
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 →
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks 2025 – Week 47: The Name’s the Same
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 →
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks 2025 – Week 46: War Time
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 →
Wordless Wednesday – Forever Our Family Chef
My Dad, Wayman A. Mays, cooking our Thanksgiving turkey - Newport, Arkansas 1990
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks 2025 – Week 45: Multiple
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 →
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks 2025 – Week 44: Rural
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 →
Join the Journey: Our New Family History Newsletter
For years, we’ve shared stories, interviews, and genealogy tips through our podcast, YouTube channel, and social media. Now, we’re adding something new, and we’re so excited to finally tell you about it! Introducing the Journey Through the Generations Newsletter, your new go-to for family history inspiration, research tools, and stories that connect us across generations.... Continue Reading →
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks 2025 – Week 43: Urban
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 →
Honored to Be Named One of the “40 Best Genealogy Podcasts of 2025”
I’m thrilled to share that my podcast, Journey Through the Generations, has been named #10 on the “40 Best Genealogy Podcasts of 2025” list! When we started this podcast, our goal was to be authentic, fun, and give sound advice and tell our own research stories. I never imagined that what began as a way... Continue Reading →