Journey Through the Generations
Uncover Your Roots: Exploring Ancestry & Family History
I have always hated going to cemeteries. As a matter of fact, I would avoid them at all costs when I could. But that was before my Dad passed away in November 2020. Since then, I have visited the cemetery quite often. I'm still not completely at ease being there, but it's easier knowing that... Continue Reading →
I'm excited to announce that registration for RootsTech 2023 is now open. This conference will be held both virtually and in person in Salt Lake City, Utah March 2-4, 2023. The theme for RootsTech 2023 is “Uniting.” Bringing genealogy and technology together has always been a foundation of RootsTech, but also bringing together people and... Continue Reading →
In 2001, Utah Senator, Senator Orrin Hatch, introduced a bill to Congress making October Family History Month. He said "By searching for our roots, we come closer together as a human family". 2001 isn't that long ago. In 2001 I was a newlywed and recent college graduate trying to find my way in this world.... Continue Reading →
I read Alex Haley's Roots when I was 12 years old with my Granny during summer break. I remember not wanting to go outside and play, so she told me I had to read a book if I was going to stay inside. My Granny had been a teacher/high school guidance counselor for over 50... Continue Reading →
The Afro American Historical and Genealogical Society has announced that the 43rd National Conference is now open for registration. This year's conference will be virtual on October 12-15, 2022. There will be sessions on DNA, research methodologies, how to research online, how to research during slavery for both the slave and the slave owner, and... Continue Reading →
I started this journey over 10 years ago alone in the library looking through census records on microfilm. I wrote out my family tree by hand from the one funeral program I had of my Granny's and the newspaper obituaries of my other three grandparents and my great grandmother. I hadn't read any genealogy reference... Continue Reading →
Mark your calendars for March 2-4, 2023! I'm excited to announce that RootsTech 2023 will be a global online event enhanced by an in-person experience! YOU decide how you want to enjoy RootsTech. Attend the conference from the comfort of your home or join your fellow family history enthusiasts in person in Salt Lake City.... Continue Reading →
My first published article in the Stream of History about my Granny and our beloved family school W. F. Branch High School in February 2020.
I'm so excited to announce that our podcast has been included in the Best 25 Genealogy Podcasts to Follow in 2022. We are listed with some of my favorite genealogy podcasts including, Lisa Louise Cooke's Genealogy Gems, Bernice Bennett's Research at the National Archives and Beyond, and Family Tree Magazine Podcast. We are thrilled to... Continue Reading →
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 →
You may think RootsTech 2022 is over but the truth is, it's just beginning. Those sessions did not go away on the last day of the conference, They are still there for you to go back and watch and learn from. If you didn't know, there are over 1500 sessions in 30 languages available for... Continue Reading →
Journey Through the Generations 