My grandmother, Ernestine Wright Hatchett in the Princess' Revue at Shorter College - Arkansas State Press 1948
12 Days of My Family in Newspapers 2024 – Day 1
Wordless Wednesday – A Mays Kids Conversation
Trisha, Russell, and Paedra Mays - Jacksonport, Arkansas 1992 Photo Courtesy of Paedra I. Mays
Celebrating Family History Month
October is Family History Month, a time to reflect on our heritage, connect with our ancestors, and share stories that shape our identities. Whether you're a seasoned genealogist or just starting out, this month offers a perfect opportunity to dive into your rich family histories. There are so many different ways to celebrate Family History... Continue Reading →
My Ancestors Were Registered Voters in 1914
Voting has always been important to my family. I remember going with my Granny, Gladys Denson Mays, when she worked the polls during elections in the 1980s. I would pack my lunch and some books and sit in the back while she worked. My father and mother would always go vote together. I remember registering... Continue Reading →
Wordless Wednesday – My First Family History Display
My first family history display in Springdale, Arkansas 2017
Starting My Family Digital Archive
I have been researching my family history since 2011. I have found some wonderful and exciting information. I have also acquired a lot of photos, records, funeral programs, and VHS tapes. Until last year all of that was sitting in a trunk. I would occasionally take out the VHS tapes and look at them when... Continue Reading →
2024 Hatchett Family Reunion
The Hatchett side of my family has been having family reunions since 1973. This is the side of my family that I know the most about and have researched the furthest. It is because of these reunions that I have been able to trace our family history back to slavery in Arkansas, Alabama, and Virginia.... Continue Reading →
Wordless Wednesday – The Mays Kids
Paedra, Russell, and Trisha Mays in Chicago 1988
RootsTech 2024 – Day 3
Although day three is the shortest day of the conference, it always seems like it's the busiest too. I got to the Salt Palace early because I wanted to make sure I got a good seat up close for my first session. I'm so glad that I did because it was a full session. I... Continue Reading →
Wordless Wednesday – Eason Chapel Church, Grays Arkansas
Wright/Skipper Family Church
Wordless Wednesday – An Everlasting DREAM
Lambda Theta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Spring 1997 members - 23 Dreams of Crimson and Cream
Journey Through the Generations 