The Question of 2026 – Do You Know Where Your Ancestors Were in 1776?

As we begin 2026, a year marking the 250th anniversary of the United States, I have found myself with a simple, yet not so simple question - Do you know where your ancestors were in 1776? For some families 1776 represents independence, military service, or the beginning of opportunity. But for others, it represents slavery,... Continue Reading →

12 Days of My Family History Discoveries – Day 12

I've always felt deeply connected to my family through cherished photos and memories. My official research journey didn't begin until 2011. In these past 14 years, I have made some wonderful discoveries that I will be sharing to celebrate the holiday season. This is the newspaper article from the Arkansas True Democrat in 1862 that... Continue Reading →

12 Days of My Family History Discoveries – Day 11

I've always felt deeply connected to my family through cherished photos and memories. My official research journey didn't begin until 2011. In these past 14 years, I have made some wonderful discoveries that I will be sharing to celebrate the holiday season. When I first started tracing my family history, I had no idea how... Continue Reading →

12 Days of My Family History Discoveries – Day 9

I’ve always felt deeply connected to my family through cherished photos and memories. My official research journey didn’t begin until 2011. In these past 14 years, I have made some wonderful discoveries that I will be sharing to celebrate the holiday season. In 2017 I took a meaningful step in my family history journey by... Continue Reading →

12 Days of My Family History Discoveries – Day 7

I’ve always felt deeply connected to my family through cherished photos and memories. My official research journey didn’t begin until 2011. In these past 14 years, I have made some wonderful discoveries that I will be sharing to celebrate the holiday season. One of the most exciting parts of my genealogy journey has been discovering... Continue Reading →

12 Days of My Family History Discoveries – Day 5

I’ve always felt deeply connected to my family through cherished photos and memories. My official research journey didn’t begin until 2011. In these past 14 years, I have made some wonderful discoveries that I will be sharing to celebrate the holiday season Voting has always been important in my family. I remember going with my... Continue Reading →

12 Days of My Family History Discoveries – Day 4

I’ve always felt deeply connected to my family through cherished photos and memories. My official research journey didn’t begin until 2011. In these past 14 years, I have made some wonderful discoveries that I will be sharing to celebrate the holiday season. When I started researching my family history in 2011, I never imagined it... Continue Reading →

12 Days of My Family History Discoveries – Day 3

I’ve always felt deeply connected to my family through cherished photos and memories. My official research journey didn’t begin until 2011. In these past 14 years, I have made some wonderful discoveries that I will be sharing to celebrate the holiday season One of the people I wanted to learn about the most when I... Continue Reading →

12 Days of My Family History Discoveries – Day 2

I’ve always felt deeply connected to my family through cherished photos and memories. My official research journey didn’t begin until 2011. In these past 14 years, I have made some wonderful discoveries that I will be sharing to celebrate the holiday season The Butler Center for Arkansas History is one of my favorite repositories to... Continue Reading →

12 Days of My Family History Discoveries – Day 1

I’ve always felt deeply connected to my family through cherished photos and memories. My official research journey didn’t begin until 2011. In these past 14 years, I have made some wonderful discoveries that I will be sharing to celebrate the holiday season. When I began collecting funeral programs in 2015, I referred to it as... Continue Reading →

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