Carolina Girl Genealogy

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

GenFriends Genealogy Chat Show: Black Soldiers in the Revolutionary and Civil Wars

On this episode of GenFriends, Melissa and Shelly help Jenny, Laura, and me learn how Black soldiers fought for freedom, independence, and the future of a nation long before their stories were fully recognized. We explore the lives of Black Revolutionary War and Civil War soldiers, the records they left behind, and how their service continues to shape family and American history today.

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Do you have these soldiers in your family tree?

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Melissa Barker -A Genealogist in the Archives

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Bernice Bennett-BerniceBennett.com

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Jenny Hawran-Like Herding Cats Genealogy

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Laura Hedgecock-Treasure Chest of Memories

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Mary Kircher Roddy-MKR Genealogy

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Shelley Murphey-Family Tree Girl

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Sunday, May 24, 2026

Celebration Sunday: Genealogy Happy Dance! Lunch with Harriette

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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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 the week:

A visit from my parents' friend had me doing the happy dance this week.

Harriette Lockhart, on the left, has memories of them, my brother, and me, from our time in Bermuda and Florida, as well as a trip to visit us in England. My dad, along with her husband, was serving in the Air Force, and we were stationed there at the same time. They kept in touch over the years.

She was visiting her sister, Julie, and doing some genealogy research in SC, so we took the opportunity to meet for lunch.

With both of my parents gone, it is wonderful to have someone who loved them share her experiences of their friendship.

Thank you, Harriette, for allowing me to feel them so close this week.

What was your happy dance moment?

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

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026

GenFriends Genealogy Chat Show: Genealogy Genie AI with Kelly Bennett

This week on GenFriends, Melissa Barker, Mary Kircher Roddy, and I welcomed Kelly Bennett, creator of Genealogy Genie AI, for a conversation about his tool and how it can become your research companion.

Watch as Kelly walks us through what Genealogy Genie AI can do for you!