Sunday, November 9, 2025

Celebration Sunday-Genealogy Happy Dance!-Catching Up on a Fun October

 


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 link to a blog post about what had you dancing this week.






My Happy Dance Moment for the week:

The month of October was packed with genealogy conferences!
Today I am catching up with the last of the three I was privileged to speak for and attend.
The North Carolina Genealogical Society Fall Conference was packed with great speakers and friends. I love seeing those I have met over the years and meeting new ones.

I was also honored to meet legendary genealogist Helen Leary, the author of " North Carolina Genealogy," The big red book that teaches not only how to research in NC but also teaches methodologies for researching everywhere. It's a must on anyone's bookshelf!








What a fabulous way to wrap up a month of in-person conferences.
It was exhausting, but so worth it!

What were you celebrating?
Share your Happy Dance Moment for the week, and let's celebrate together!

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Wednesday, November 5, 2025

GenFriends Genealogy Chat Show: Relative Race Season 16 Day 7: Changing Lives!

 



Cheri and the panel, Melissa Barker, Shelley Murphy, and Mary Kircher Roddy, get together to continue their coverage of Relative Race Season 16.

In this episode, they discuss the return of the rubber chicken, the crazy challenge, and the emotional family reunions.

And Jake? We want to give you a hug and tell you that we think you are one of the best big brothers we have ever seen. The outcome of the challenge was not your fault.





So many wonderful reunions on Day 7!

Which was your favorite?

We'd love to hear from you!




Links in this episode:

Relative Race

https://www.byutv.org/relative-race


Tetris Game

https://sameday.costco.com/store/costco/products/69271936-tetris-xl-tumble-game  



Contact the panelists:

Melissa Barker -A Genealogist in the Archives

http://agenealogistinthearchives.blogspot.com/

Bernice Bennett-BerniceBennett.com

http://www.BerniceAlexanderBennett.com

Jenny Hawran-Like Herding Cats Genealogy

https://like-herding-cats.com/

Laura Hedgecock-Treasure Chest of Memories

https://treasurechestofmemories.com/

Mary Kircher Roddy-MKR Genealogy

https://www.mkrgenealogy.com/

https://appliedgen.institute/

Shelley Murphey-Family Tree Girl

https://familytreegirl.com/


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Wednesday, October 29, 2025

GenFriends Genealogy Chat Show: Unpacking Day 6 of Relative Race Season 16 with Kayli!

 


Cheri and the panel, Jenny Hawran, Laura Hedgecock, Mary Kircher, and Roddy, are thrilled to welcome Kayli, the Team Red winner of season 15, to help us unpack Day 6 of season 16!
Watch as we get an update on Kayli, Dan, and the family they met on the race and the happenings of the day.
Thanks to Kayli for letting us know where to purchase a game like the one used in the challenge, and to Mary for finding the link!






What was your favorite part of Day 6?
We'd love to hear from you!





Links in this episode:

Relative Race

https://www.byutv.org/relative-race


Tetris Game

https://sameday.costco.com/store/costco/products/69271936-tetris-xl-tumble-game  



Contact the panelists:

Melissa Barker -A Genealogist in the Archives

http://agenealogistinthearchives.blogspot.com/

Bernice Bennett-BerniceBennett.com

http://www.BerniceAlexanderBennett.com

Jenny Hawran-Like Herding Cats Genealogy

https://like-herding-cats.com/

Laura Hedgecock-Treasure Chest of Memories

https://treasurechestofmemories.com/

Mary Kircher Roddy-MKR Genealogy

https://www.mkrgenealogy.com/

https://appliedgen.institute/

Shelley Murphey-Family Tree Girl

https://familytreegirl.com/


Thank you so much for watching!

Don't miss an episode. Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel!

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