Celebration Sunday~Genealogy Happy Dance!

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 around that you found the document, contacted a cousin who has the family Bible, made a DNA connection or found a whole 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 is a weekly series to enable everyone to tell about their Genealogy Happy Dance moment. 
Share by scrolling down and adding 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:

Creating trees to help with DNA matches took up most of my time this week. Luckily, there seems to be a common surname jumping out at me. After all that work, it has paid off and I am beginning to formulate a theory of who's the daddy.
A happy dance for sure!

What is your happy dance moment for this week?
  

                                                                               

                                                                                              Share your discovery!

                                                                                  
                                                                                         Let the dancing commence!

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Friends of Friends Friday~Releasing their Names: The Enslaved of William Cantey

I love watching Genealogy TV.
Not only is it fun, but there are documents and methodology to learn shown in the episodes. Sometimes, you discover a connection between the ancestors found and you.

On the second episode of season 5 of Finding Your Roots, my interest peaked when the guest Michael K. William was told he had ancestors in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. 
So do I and I listened for a connection. And,  there was.
Unfortunately, it wasn't the type of connection one would want, but it is a reality when you are from the south.

Michael's ancestors were enslaved on a plantation owned by William J. R. Cantey. Hearing the Cantey name and knowing my paternal lines included a line with the same surname, I quickly looked for a link.
It is a distant one. William J.R.Cantey is my 4th Cousin 6 times removed. 

Looking at his probate record I was able to find the evidence of his owning slaves. 
There were many. They are documented on the following pages of an inventory of his property upon his death.

Sumter County, South Carolina, “South Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, 1670-1980”, database and images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 23 Jan.2019), image for William J.R. Cantey, 10 August 1846, pg1, Bundle 122, Packet 9, citing “Estate Records, Bundles 133-134, 1784-1960”

The names on this page are:
John
Elsie
Caroline
Celina
Stephen
Joe 
Baccus
Eliza
William
Henny
Linder
William
Nelly
Martha
Mullett
Edwin 
Wallace
Peter
Susanna
Job
Peter
John
Judy
Prissa
Pomphery
Prissy
Lewis
Clara
Margaret
Shiloh
Evaline

Sumter County, South Carolina, “South Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, 1670-1980”, database and images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 23 Jan.2019), image for William J.R. Cantey,10 August 1846, pg2, Bundle 122, Packet 9, citing “Estate Records, Bundles 133-134, 1784-1960”

The next page names:
Thomas 
Caroline
Sumter
Young Peter
Gabriella
Suckey
Hester
Thesdon
Rachel
Binah
Simon
Cinder
Cilla
Betty 
Amos
Moley
Quash
Quilla
Old Jonny
Isaac
Sammy
Old Simon
Brewington
March
Emaline
Julia
Eliza

Sumter County, South Carolina, “South Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, 1670-1980”, database and images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 23 Jan.2019), image for William J.R. Cantey,10 August 1846, pg3, Bundle 122, Packet 9, citing “Estate Records, Bundles 133-134, 1784-1960”

And they continued on to name on this page:
Binah
Mosely
Billy
Juber
Little Clara
Morris
Robert
Polly
Amy
Tener
Susana
Maldina
Little Joseph
Little James
Hetty 
Prissa
James
Rachel
Maryann
Margaret
Harriet
Little Lewis
Laura
Ella
Quilla
Felix
Careless
John
Cinder
Peggy
Milly 
Durant

Disturbing to see prices next to all these names and the inventory continuing on with the household goods like tables, crockery, and silver.

Releasing their names- all 90 of them- in hopes their descendants will discover them and connect them to their families. This post will be added to the Slave Name Roll Project.


Please take the time to extract names of the enslaved you may find while researching your family history. Their names need to be said again, they need to be remembered and helped back home.


Releasing the names of the enslaved of William Cantey. 
90 names. 90 people. May their families find them.

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Helping you climb your family tree,

This Week On My Family History Calendar

January 20-January 26

January 20~
          Martha (Parnold) Brazell (1795-1876) my maternal 4th great grandmother, was born 224years ago. She may have been born in the Richland County area of South Carolina. 

January 24~
 Loretta McManus Daughrity (1894-1936), my maternal Great Grandmother, died 80 years ago in Sumter, Sumter, South Carolina. Etta was 41 at time of her death. She is buried in the Sumter City Cemetery, Sumter, South Carolina.

  My 5th Great Grandfather, Phillip Roberts, II (1763-1864) was born 256 years ago in Cumberland County, North Carolina.


Who are you remembering this week?

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Celebration Sunday~Genealogy Happy Dance!

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 around that you found the document, contacted a cousin who has the family Bible, made a DNA connection or found a whole 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 is a weekly series to enable everyone to tell about their Genealogy Happy Dance moment. 
Share by scrolling down and adding 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:

I know what you're thinking. My happy dance for this week was sharing photos of my new genealogy office. And I am still dancing about that, but it didn't get finished, so I didn't take any pictures. 

Why? Because I have been busy with some client work that had me dancing even more! 

I discovered that one client's descendant lived nearby me and may be willing to help out with DNA testing, another's tree is revealing some interesting ties and I made progress in helping another find the proof needed for DAR entrance! Whew! What a week! Gosh, I love my job! Maybe I'll get those photos of my office up next week! 

What is your happy dance moment for this week?
  

                                                                               

                                                                                              Share your discovery!

                                                                                  
                                                                                         Let the dancing commence!

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My RootsTech 2019 Top Ten

In just a little over a month, I will be on my way to Salt Lake City, Utah to attend RootsTech 2019.
If you're still not sure why there's been so much talk about this event lately, here's my RootsTech Top 10! 
Not necessarily in order of priority. There's so much I love about this conference!

10-Organizers who are concerned about you and your experience while attending.
  This year a new "Roots Crew" have been added to the many volunteers.
 From directions to first aid, they will be available to see that you have the best experience possible.

9-Information to help you prepare and get the most out of all four days.
Have you seen the series "Roads to RootsTech"? 
Each of these episodes provides insights into the many features of this conference. 
There is so much to do and see!

8-Location! Salt Lake in the winter can be quite a change for those of us who live in mild climates, but it's also home to great restaurants, historical sites, and best of all the world-famous Family History Library. Make sure you plan a day or two before or after RootsTech to spend some time researching there!
Worried about getting around? 
Much is within walking distance of the conference center and its nearby hotels.                                                                                                       
 A free train system called TRAX is available to get you to other places in the city.

7-The RootsTech App. 
This is a wonderful tool to keep track of classes you want to take, events to go to and a way to stay in touch with other attendees.
If you haven't downloaded it yet, do it now by clicking here for Android users and here for Apple users. The features also give a list of vendors and where they are located in the hall, a list of speakers, and a way to add your classes and events to your schedule.* Reminders of what's next will help you keep to your plan for the day.
Notes can be taken during classes right from the app with sharing to other platforms available. 
Remember to use the app to rate the classes you attend.
     *Be flexible. You may discover a cousin to talk to or a class you hadn't heard of.
 Take some time to rest. 
It's tempting to try to do it all, but take care of yourself and enjoy!

6-The Salt Lake Convention Center
 Also known as the Salt Palace it is right in the middle of downtown Salt Lake City.
A huge facility, it can easily accommodate the thousands who descend during RootsTech. 
Taking some time to walk through and familiarize yourself with how the classrooms are laid out, where the bathrooms are and locate the large rooms where the Keynote addresses are held and the Expo Hall.
You will see that the building is huge and there will be a lot of walking. Make sure to wear shoes and clothing you will be comfortable in. Layers are a great idea as classrooms can vary in temperature throughout the day.
If you are not used to desert living, keep a water bottle with you and stay hydrated.

5-The Expo Hall 
A wonder all unto itself! It is chock full of vendors from many areas of genealogy and family history. The big names in the business such as Ancestry and FamilySearch will be there but there is so much more. DNA, genealogy software and others will feature demonstrations and small classes. 
Looking to do some shopping? Genealogy related apparel, jewelry, books and a host of other items will be available. 
There are also opportunities to speak to and get help from professional genealogists. Be prepared to spend some time walking the aisles and seeing all the wonders of the hall.
Use the app to make a list of those you are most interested in and don't want to miss! 
If you need a bite to eat, a cafe is located in the back of the hall. 

4-The Events
From the opening of the conference to its closing, there are fun things planned to help you enjoy and relax. 
Music, Dance, a preview of the Expo Hall and other events are offered.
There are genealogy groups who schedule a time to get together during the week.
If you are part of a society, graduated from a genealogy study group or class, or know there are people attending you are friends with on social media, check and see if they have determined a time to meet and spend some time together.
You can always plan your own get together! 


3-The Keynote speakers. 
 Beginning with the comedy of Jason  Hewlett, and updates from leaders in the industry, a different keynote speaker has been announced to help set the tone for the day.
I encourage you to take a few minutes to check the website and get to know those who will be speaking. Their stories will touch and inspire you and get you in the right frame of mine to spend the day learning and growing your genealogy skills.

2-Classes.
 There are many fabulous instructors teaching on so many different topics it can be hard to choose what to attend. 
Take time to carefully go over the schedule.
Think about what skills you need to sharpen or learn about. 
Get out of your comfort zone and take a class on a topic you wouldn't usually take.
From beginner to advanced, there is something to learn from any class you take.
Make sure you choose a second or third choice in case the class is full when you arrive. Some of the most popular speakers have their classrooms fill quickly.
Enjoy the learning. Take notes if it helps you. 
Do not take photos of the slides. They are copyrighted and holding your device up can be disrupting for others in the class.  
You may see ambassadors or other media taking select photos.
They have asked for and gained permission.
Yes, you may feel overwhelmed at the end of the week, but exhilarated at all you've learned!

1- My number one reason for going to RootsTech? The people!
 No matter where you are there are people talking genealogy!
 Stories and brick walls are shared, new friends made and old friends reunited. 
There's a lot of hugging that goes on! 
 Make sure to introduce yourself to those sitting by you in classes, events standing in line and while eating.
There are stories every year of finding cousins or others who are researching the same areas who just "happened" to sit near each other.
Talk to people as you commute to and from each day.
You can hear research strategies, brick wall problems and success stories talked about on the TRAX, the bus, walking down the street and on the airplane on the way there and back! 
Genealogists are a very special breed of people.
We love to share and in that sharing, we make friends for life! 


Bonus: For members of  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Family Discover Day will be held on Saturday, March 2. 
This free event will feature Elder David  A.Bednar and his wife Susan as the Keynote speakers. Open to anyone, not just members of the church, this day is for families to come to learn together and enjoy the demonstrations in the Expo Hall. 
Registration is required.


If you haven't registered yet. it's not too late! Here's the link.
Join us for RootsTech 2019 in Salt Lake City!
You'll be glad you did!

If you can't make it this year, you can still have a RootsTech experience at home!
Live Streaming of some of the sessions will be available for free.
If you are on social media, use #notatrootstech to keep up with all the happenings!

Are you going? I would love to meet you! 
Let me know and we'll plan a time to get together!

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Helping you climb your family tree,

This Week on My Family History Calendar

January 13-January 19 

January 19
 My maternal 2nd great grandfather, Manning David Daughrity, Sr. (1844-1918) died in Statesburg, Sumter, South Carolina 101 years ago. He is buried in the Sumter City Cemetery, Sumter, Sumter, South Carolina.
  
   

Manning David Daughrity, Sr.
Obituary
Sumter Watchman (Sumter, SC)
 23 January 1918 pg.5

Who are you remembering this week?

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Celebration Sunday~Genealogy Happy Dance!

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 around that you found the document, contacted a cousin who has the family Bible, made a DNA connection or found a whole 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 is a weekly series to enable everyone to tell about their Genealogy Happy Dance moment. 
Share by scrolling down and adding 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:


The last two weeks in between client work and family obligations I have begun putting together my very own home office! I have been relegated to a corner in my bedroom for years. At the beginning of January, my daughter left for college and I began the transformation of her room into my genealogy room. She's ok with it! She knows she's always welcome home and there are other beds for her to sleep in here!
 It's almost complete. A few more photos to put on the wall and a "Family Tree" I am decorating with pictures of my ancestors to keep up all year round.
Hopefully, by next week, I can share some photos!
My own room? Wow! That has me dancing!

What is your happy dance moment for this week?
  

                                                                               

                                                                                              Share your discovery!

                                                                                  
                                                                                         Let the dancing commence!

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Looking forward to reading about your Happy Dance moment!

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Helping you climb your family tree,