Sunday, October 11, 2026

Celebration Sunday-Genealogy Happy Dance! A Special 9 Weeks!

 



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 lets everyone share their Genealogy Happy Dance moment. 
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Leave a comment and add your story to the comments section, or you may also include a link to a blog post about what had you dancing this week.



My Happy Dance Moment for the week:

For the last 9 weeks, I had the privilege of coordinating a South Carolina Course for the Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research (IGHR).

We learned from Charity Rousse, Drew Smith, LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson, Craig Scott, Kimberly Powell, Scott Wilds, and Brent Holcomb. I presented 6 sessions. Our fabulous Zoom Keeper, Mary Catherine Kozy, kept everyone on task and quickly looked up links and posted them in the chat.

And what a wonderful group of attendees. So much knowledge was shared! There were family connections and help for this hard-to-research state.

Thank you to IGHR, the instructors, and attendees for making this first-time course such a success!


What was your happy dance moment?

Share your Happy Dance Moment for the week, and let's celebrate together!

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Wednesday, October 7, 2026

GenFriends Genealogy Chat Show: Relative Race Season 17 Day 4 and a Tribute to Uncle Dan with Kayli

 



Kayli from the winning Team Red of Season 15 joins Cheri, Melissa Barker, Laura Hedgecock, and Mary Kircher Roddy to discuss the happenings on Day 5. We begin with a heartfelt tribute to Uncle Dan, Kayli's teammate for the race. We were honored that she chose GenFriends to share her love for Dan and thank everyone who has shown them love and support since his sudden passing. 

What a special man he was. 

Day 4 was special for Kayli because, on day 4 of her season, she met her sister! 

Watch as we talk about the treasure hunt, the challenge, and who was waiting for them. Kayli shares what it felt like to experience each of those things while on the show.



What was your favorite part of Day 4?

Who do you think Team Green will give the gift of 2 minutes to?

We'd love to hear your thoughts.


Links in this episode:

BYU TV:

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


Fans of Relative Race:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/143169609836546/


Relative Race Live:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1508501929286298


Relative Race Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/RelativeRace


Relative Race Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/relativerace/


Adopted Reality (Jeremy and David's Podcast)

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61592584031794


Contact the Panelists:


Melissa Barker -A Genealogist in the Archives

 http://agenealogistinthearchives.blogspot.com/

Bernice Bennett-BerniceBennett.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, September 30, 2026

GenFriends Genealogy Chat Show: Unpacking RR Season 17 Day 3 with Callie & Thaddeus!

 


Day 3 of Relative Race Season 17 and  GenFriends: Melissa Barker, Jenny Hawran, Laura Hedgecock, Mary Kircher Roddy, and I are talking about it all with Callie and Thaddeus!

We’re breaking down the day, the teams, the clues, the family connections, and the moments that stood out. And, of course, we have plenty of opinions about how everything played out! 




Let us know in the comments what you thought about Day 3. What surprised you? Who are you rooting for? And which moment was your favorite?


Links in this episode:

BYU TV:

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


Fans of Relative Race:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/143169609836546/


Relative Race Live:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1508501929286298


Relative Race Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/RelativeRace


Relative Race Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/relativerace/


Adopted Reality (Jeremy and David's Podcast)

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61592584031794


Contact the Panelists:


Melissa Barker -A Genealogist in the Archives

 http://agenealogistinthearchives.blogspot.com/

Bernice Bennett-BerniceBennett.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!


Thanks so much for stopping by!

Helping you climb your family tree,