Wednesday, December 21, 2022

GenFriends Genealogy Chat Show: Southern Claims Commission Records with Shelley Murphy



 

The panel Melissa Barker, Dan Earl,  Mary Kircher Roddy, and I welcome our friend Shelley Murphy to talk to us about what's happening at the International African American Museum in Charleston, SC, and help us learn about the rich information that can be found in Southern Claims Commission Records.


Watch as we learn what the Southern Claims Commission Records are, where to find them and what types of information they contain. Melissa finds an example from her county in Tennessee to show us as we recorded!






Have you used Southern Claims Commission Records in your research?

We'd love to hear about it!








Links in this episode:

The IAAM

Fold3.com

Check back for a link to Shelley's video. It has not been posted on YouTube yet.

Here are some of the slides:



Thanks to Shelley for allowing me to post these!


Contact the Panelists:

Melissa Barker-A Genealogist in the Archives

Dan Earl-Family History Guy

Shelley Murphy-Family Tree Girl

Mary Kircher Roddy-MKR Genealogy

Cheri Hudson Passey-Carolina Girl Genealogy



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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

GenFriends Genealogy Chat Show with Nathan Dylan Goodwin author of "The Sawtooth Slayer"!

 

The panel Melissa Barker, Dan Earl, Laura Hedgecock, Shelley Murphy,  Mary Kircher Roddy, and I  welcome Nathan Dylan Goodwin to talk about his latest book, "the Sawtooth Slayer."

Watch as we get a first look at Nathan's new waiting cabin and hear about his writing process and what is next in both of his book series!




Have you read Nathan's books?

Do you have a favorite?

We'd love to hear from you!


Links in this episode:

Nathan Dylan Goodwin Website

Nathan Dylan Goodwin Facebook






Contact the Panelists:

Melissa Barker-A Genealogist in the Archives

Dan Earl-Family History Guy

Laura Hedgecock-Treasure Chest of Memories

Shelley Murphy-Family Tree Girl

Mary Kircher Roddy-MKR Genealogy

Cheri Hudson Passey-Carolina Girl Genealogy



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Sunday, December 11, 2022

This Week on My Family History Calendar

 


  Dec. 12~
William A. McManus (1854-1914) and Frances Virginia McRady (1856-1903), my maternal 2nd great-grandparents, were married 150 years ago. William was 18 and Fannie 16 when they were married in Sumter County, South Carolina. 


Who are you remembering this week?


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Celebration Sunday-Genealogy Happy Dance! GenFriends!

  

  You know the dance. You know you've done it. The one every researcher does after finding something new. The one where you want to jump up and down and shout to everyone that you found the document, contacted a cousin with the family Bible, made a DNA connection, or found a new branch to your tree. The one that is met with glazed stares and eye rolls.

                                                          Celebration Sunday is a place to share your discoveries. 
This weekly series enables everyone to tell about their Genealogy Happy Dance moment. 
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My Happy Dance Moment for this week: 

Getting together with my GenFriends each week is a happy dance moment for me!
We always have a great time discussing genealogy topics and welcoming special guests.
This week we were able to record at a special time so that we could talk to friend Nathan Dylan Goodwin about his new book in the Venator Cold Case Series,  "The Sawtooth Slayer." 
We missed Bernice Bennett, who couldn't be with us for this recording.
I am so grateful for each person on the GenFreinds panel. I treasure our friendship!

Haven't watched GenFreinds? Click here to go to my YouTube channel! 
Remember to subscribe, so you don't miss an episode.

What's your Happy Dance Moment?
 Please share, and let's celebrate together!






                                                                      
                                                                                              

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

GenFriends Genealogy Chat Show with Special Guest Diahan Southard -Host of the PBS Special "Your DNA Secrets Revealed".



The panel Melissa Barker,  Dan Earl,  Mary Kircher Roddy, and I welcome Diahan Southard to talk about her DNA special on PBS.

Watch as we hear how she came to be part of this project and answers our questions about the stories featured in the broadcast and the future of genetic genealogy.





Have you taken a DNA test?

What family or health discoveries have you made?

We'd love to hear from you!


 Links in this episode:


Contact the Panelists:

Melissa Barker-A Genealogist in the Archives

Dan Earl-Family History Guy

Mary Kircher Roddy-MKR Genealogy

Cheri Hudson Passey-Carolina Girl Genealogy



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Sunday, December 4, 2022

This Week on My Family History Calendar


December 5~
     Mary Christine Williams Sullivan (1896-1930), my maternal step-great-grandmother, was born 126 years ago in Kershaw County, South Carolina.
Christine was the daughter of James Lewis Williams ( 1873-1937) and Lizzie Pettigrew (died before 1900).


December 6~
  My maternal Grandmother, Azile Juanita Daughrity Roberts Sullivan (1921-2009) would have been 101 years old on this day. 
Azile was born in Sumter, Sumter, South Carolina, to Manning David Daughrity, Jr.   (1889-1931) and Loretta McManus (1894-1936).

Miss you so much, Grandmom! Happy Birthday!


Azile (Daughrity) Roberts Sullivan
(1921-2009)


Who are you remembering this week?


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Celebration Sunday-Genealogy Happy Dance! In Amazing Company!

 

  You know the dance. You know you've done it. The one every researcher does after finding something new. The one where you want to jump up and down and shout to everyone that you found the document, contacted a cousin with the family Bible, made a DNA connection, or found a new branch to your tree. The one that is met with glazed stares and eye rolls.

                                                          Celebration Sunday is a place to share your discoveries. 
This weekly series enables everyone to tell about their Genealogy Happy Dance moment. 
Share by scrolling 
down and add your story to the comments section, or you may also put a link to a blog post telling about what had you dancing this week.







My Happy Dance Moment for this week: 

Being included in this week's speaker promotion for RootsTech 2023 was a great honor!
Who wouldn't be humbled to be included with Judy Russell, David Allen Lambert, and Diahan Southard? All presenters I look forward to hearing when I go to conferences. A big surprise and a great big happy dance!!

Have you registered to attend either virtually or in person?

Click here to register for free!

Hope to see you in Salt Lake City!


What's your Happy Dance Moment?
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Wednesday, November 23, 2022

GenFriends Genealogy Chat Show: Relative Race Season 10-Team Reunion!



 


The panel Melissa Barker, Bernice Bennett, Dan Earl, Laura Hedgecock, and Mary Kircher Roddy welcome members of Teams Red, Black, and Blue to share more about their journeys on Relative Race and the challenges on Day 10!  We missed Team Green, who were planning on joining us but ended up with no internet in a mountain cabin with family!

Watch as we hear about Alex's meeting with his bio mom and get updates on family connections on and since the show from everyone.







We are so happy for each of the teams and are grateful for being able to follow their journies. Congratulations to Team Red for the win on Day 10!














Did you watch Day 10?

What was your favorite part?

We'd love to hear from you!


Links in this episode:

Relative Race Live

Fans of Relative Race


Contact the Panelists:

Melissa Barker-A Genealogist in the Archives

Bernice Bennett-Geniebroots

Dan Earl-Family History Guy

Laura Hedgecock-Treasure Chest of Memories

Mary Kircher Roddy-MKR Genealogy

Cheri Hudson Passey-Carolina Girl Genealogy



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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

GenFriends Genealogy Chat Show-Relative Race Season 10, Day 9 with Scott and Hannah!





The panel Melissa Barker, Bernice Bennett, Dan Earl, Laura Hedgecock, Mary Kircher Roddy, and I welcome Scott and Hannah-Team Green from Season 10 of Relative Race.


Watch as we talk about the family connections made on Day 9 and who is going on to Day 10!   We also get to get Scott and Hannah's reactions to the events of the day and talk about their experience on the show. 



How did you feel about Day 9?

Do you have a guess as to who will win on Day 10?

We'd love to hear from you!

Links in this episode:

Relative Race Live

Fans of Relative Race


Contact the Panelists:

Melissa Barker-A Genealogist in the Archives

Bernice Bennett-Geniebroots

Dan Earl-Family History Guy

Laura Hedgecock-Treasure Chest of Memories

Mary Kircher Roddy-MKR Genealogy

Cheri Hudson Passey-Carolina Girl Genealogy



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Sunday, November 13, 2022

This Week On My Family History Calendar

 




Nov. 18~ 
  My paternal 3rd great-grandfather, William A. Martin (1813-1887), died in Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina, 135 years ago. He is buried in Bethesda Presbyterian Cemetery in Statesville.




William A. Martin
Headstone
Bethesda Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Statesville, Iredell, North Carolina

photo credit: Joy Steele. Used with permission




Who are you remembering this week?


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Celebration Sunday-Genealogy Happy Dance! RootsTech 2023 Influencer

 

  You know the dance. You know you've done it. The one every researcher does after finding something new. The one where you want to jump up and down and shout to everyone that you found the document, contacted a cousin with the family Bible, made a DNA connection, or found a new branch to your tree. The one that is met with glazed stares and eye rolls.

                                                          Celebration Sunday is a place to share your discoveries. 
This weekly series enables everyone to tell about their Genealogy Happy Dance moment. 
Share by scrolling 
down and add your story to the comments section, or you may also put a link to a blog post telling about what had you dancing this week.





My Happy Dance Moment for this week: 

RootsTech is back in person, along with a virtual option for 2023, and I have been asked to be an influencer to help promote the event. In previous years, the position has been called an Ambassador.
My responsibilities? Promote the conference, report on live happens from Salt Lake, and let everyone know how fun and educational this conference is for genealogists and family historians.
Will you join us in Salt Lake City or view the virtual classes? Registration is open now!
Hope to see you there! Look for me teaching several classes and hanging out in the media hub in the Expo Hall!



What's your Happy Dance Moment?
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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

GenFriends Genealogy Chat Show: Relative Race Season 10, Day 8-Fathers and Brothers

 


The panel Melissa Barker, Bernice Bennett, Dan Earl, Laura Hedgecock, Shelley Murphy, Mary Kircher Roddy, and I gather again to discuss the latest Relative Race episode.

Day 8 proves to be an important one for race times,  the photo challenge,  a team with immunity, and finding long sought for family.

 Watch as we talk about the worry of the possibility of a team going home after a third strike,  the importance of the photo challenge this season, and the emotional meeting of fathers and brothers. 




Links in this episode:


Relative Race 

Relative Race Live

Fans of Relative Race


Contact the Panelists:

Melissa Barker-A Genealogist in the Archives

Bernice Bennett-Geniebroots

Dan Earl-Family History Guy

Laura Hedgecock-Treasure Chest of Memories

Shelley Murphy-Family Tree Girl

Mary Kircher Roddy-MKR Genealogy

Cheri Hudson Passey-Carolina Girl Genealogy



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Join the GenFreinds Cruise Next Spring!

We would love to have some Relative Race fans join us!!

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Sunday, November 6, 2022

Celebration Sunday-Genealogy Happy Dance! WikiTree Day & Symposium

 

  You know the dance. You know you've done it. The one every researcher does after finding something new. The one where you want to jump up and down and shout to everyone that you found the document, contacted a cousin with the family Bible, made a DNA connection, or found a new branch to your tree. The one that is met with glazed stares and eye rolls.

                                                          Celebration Sunday is a place to share your discoveries. 
This weekly series enables everyone to tell about their Genealogy Happy Dance moment. 
Share by scrolling 
down and add your story to the comments section, or you may also put a link to a blog post telling about what had you dancing this week.






My Happy Dance Moment for this week: 

Being part of WikiTree day was so much fun! On Friday evening, I joined the WikiTree Adoption Angels project discussion and talked about Relative Race, BYUtv's series about finding biological family. Then on Saturday morning, I was part of a panel talking about the WikiTree Challenge.  A year ago, it was my pleasure to be part of this unique opportunity to have the researchers at WikiTree look at my family tree, search for records to look for ancestors, break down brick walls and confirm those already on it. Using DNA, they were able to solve a mystery from 1922! You can watch all the events from this weekend on WikiTree's YouTube page by clicking here.



What's your Happy Dance Moment?
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