Journey Through the Generations
Uncover Your Roots: Exploring Ancestry & Family History
It has been 72 years of waiting, but the 1950 US Census has finally been released. I still have to wait another 12 years for the 1960 US Census to be released to be able to find my parents. But I have been able to locate all of my grandparents, my great grandmother, and most... Continue Reading →
Black History Month has always been special to me, but this year was even more special because I was able to curate two displays to honor the African American high school in my hometown, W.F. Branch (click HERE to read more about these displays). Creating these displays and being able to share the history of... Continue Reading →
It's almost time. As of today, Feb. 27th, we are 4 days away from the start of RootsTech 2022. We are super excited about RootsTech. Although we wish we were in Salt Lake City in person, we're glad virtual is an option again this year. If you would like to participate in RootsTech, it's not... Continue Reading →
February has always been my favorite month of the year because it's Black History Month. I know in February I will be able to find all kinds of Black books, apparel, and information that isn't readily available in stores throughout the rest of the year. During February I know I will be able to watch... 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... Continue Reading →
Gladys Denson Mays, Cecile Buckner, and Searcy Denton 1984
My son, Wesley C. Cummings (2003)
My husband, Phillip D. Cummings, was born on February 25, 1976 to William and Phyllis Govan Cummings. He is the second of their four children. He graduated from J.A. Fair high school in Little Rock, Arkansas. He is also a graduate of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, with a bachelor's in Marketing. He is a... Continue Reading →
My great grandmother, Mattie Heck Hatchett, was born on February 23, 1878 in Arkansas to Louis and Nancy Heck. She was the wife of Evva Hatchett and the mother of 12 children. She lived in Jackson county Arkansas until her death on August 23, 1924. I remember a large photo of her hanging on the... Continue Reading →
My great grandfather Evva Hatchett was born on March 29, 1874 to Peter and Evaline Hatchett in Jackson County, Arkansas. He married Mattie Heck in 1895. Evva was the father of 14 children. He moved to Chicago in 1947 where he worked as a carpenter. He lived in Chicago with his second wife, Mary 'Lula'... Continue Reading →
Journey Through the Generations 