Wednesday, March 30, 2022

GenFriends Genealogy Chat Show: RR Season 9 Day 5-"Keeper of the Family Stories"




The panel Dan Earl, Shelley Murphy,  Mary Kircher Roddy and I talk Relative Race Season 9 Day 5! A cousin connection for Karim, a step closer for Layton, and sad news for Tiffany, and Angie.


Watch as we share our feelings about who the teams met and our hopes for the next 4 days of meeting relatives. We are halfway through another season! 




What do you think? Should RR continue offering penalties for coming in first or should they switch to game advantages?  


Tiffany's brother Christopher told her he was "the keeper of the family stories". 

Who is the family story keeper in your family?

We'd love to hear from you!








(Photos used with permission from BYUtv)


Remember, you can watch Relative Race on BYUtv from the app or on the BYUtv channel.

Links:

Relative Race 

Fans of Relative Race FB Page 

Relative Race Live FB Page

 

Contact the panelists:

Dan Earl: The Family History Guy

Shelley Murphey: Family Tree Girl

Mary Kircher Roddy-MKR Genealogy

Cheri Hudson Passey-Carolina Girl Genealogy


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Sunday, March 27, 2022

This Week in My Family History Calendar

 




March 30~
   My maternal step-grandfather, Francis "Frank" Emerson Sullivan, Jr. (1923-2004), was born 99 years ago on this day. Frank was the first and only child of Francis Emerson Sullivan, Sr. (1880-1925) and Mary Christine (Williams) Sullivan. (1896-1930). He was born at Camp Jackson, Richland, South Carolina. 

Frank Sullivan
©Cheri Hudson Passey

Who are you remembering this week?


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Heping you climb your family tree,


Celebration Sunday-Genealogy Happy Dance!-Participating in History for Ukraine

 




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 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: 

History for Ukraine! What an awesome experience!  From working behind the scenes giving tech support to speaking, I feel honored to be a small part.  Thank you to everyone who participated by giving of their time and talents to pull this all together. From those who imagined we could do it, to the speakers who volunteered and the tech people behind the scenes who made it possible.

And of course, a big thank you to those who watched and donated what they could.

As of 9 am Eastern time this morning, and as the live event was ending the total update waw:



There is still time to watch all the amazing presentations. Learn from historians and genealogists while helping the cause.  The videos will be up for 48 hours.















There has been a technical issue with Part 4 on Youtube, but you can watch it on FB
HERE.

There are also additional Satelite Events planned.


My heart is full. A happy dance to help others have a happy dance moment within the struggles they are facing. Can't get better than that!


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






                                                                      

                                                                                              Share your discovery!
                                                                                  
                                                                                         Let the dancing commence!


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Wednesday, March 23, 2022

GenFriends Genealogy Chat Show: Chucking Chickens!




The panel Melissa Barker, Dan Earl, Laura Hedgecock,  Mary Kircher Riddy and I get together in this episode of GenFrineds to talk about Relative Race Season 9 Day 4.  Water, flour, and rubber chickens-who could ask for more in a challenge? So much fun for the teams and the viewers.

Each team learned valuable information about their biological families and are getting closer to the answers they are looking for! Watch as we talk about all things Day 4!










(Photos used with permission of BYUtv)

Will Team Read pass on giving out a penalty on Day 5? Who do you predict the teams will meet?

We'd love to hear from you!


Remember, you can watch Relative Race on BYUtv from the app or on the BYUtv channel.

Links:

Relative Race 

Fans of Relative Race FB Page 

Relative Race Live FB Page


 

Contact the panelists:

Melissa Barker: A Genealogist in the Archives

Dan Earl: The 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, March 20, 2022

RootsTech 2022-A Few of My Favorite Things

 


RootsTech 2022 is in the books as far as the live sessions, but did you know that they were recorded and part of the video collection of presentations you can still watch?

So many to choose from! Here are some of my favorites:

African American Genealogy

African American Genealogy Challenges by Shelley Murphy walks researchers through the challenges of researching African American ancestors and the methods to overcome them.

DNA

Searching for Close Relatives with Your DNA Results by McKell Kinney helps understand how to use DNA to build your family tree, especially those close matches whether they have a tree or not. 

Methodology

Your Ancestor's FAN Club: Using Cluster Research to Get Past Brick Walls by Dew Smith is a three-part series explaining the importance of incorporating the records of our ancestor's friends, associates, and neighbors to help find information and how this method can help move past areas where we are stuck. 

Record Sets

Getting Around the Missing 1890 Census-Alternative Record Sets by Sarah Cochran is a two-part series that helps researchers discover records that may help you find information that would have been included in the 1890 Census. 

Skill Building

How to Transcribe the Past by Shannon Combs-Bennett explains the importance of transcribing records, how to do it, and then analyze the information contained in documents.

Writing:

Workshop: Start Telling Your Own and Family Stories by Laura Hedgecock is a fun hands-on session helping to get your creative juices flowing and begin writing those family stories. 

Bonus:

Diaries, Journals, and Calendars: Documenting Your Ancestor's Day- by Melissa Barker. As an archivist and genealogist, Melissa's presentations always help to understand not only how to research within a record group, but how to preserve it. 


These are only a few of the videos available from RootsTech 2022 to help you build your research skills and family. Search for topics that interest you and add them to your playlist.

Don't forget all those location-specific presentations to help you understand how to research by location or nationality. 

Do you have favorite videos from RootsTEch 2022? 

Please share them!

And for my friends who are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints here's a list of my favorite videos, especially for you.


Thanks so much for stopping by!

Helping you climb your family tree,




The Promised Blessings of Family History-Helps for the Journey from RootsTech 2022

 










As members of the Chruch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we have a sacred calling to Family History work.  RootsTech 2022 offers many videos to help build our skills. Several of these are directed to members of the church.  Although the event itself is over, the opportunity to watch and learn is not.

Here are some of my picks to help with inspiration, techniques, and activities as you work to find your family.


Elder and Sister Soares were the Keynote for Family Discovery Day. Their words will inspire and encourage you as you work to find your family.  You can access the link to watch here.

There are more portions to choose from to inspire you.


How-To Sessions future many choices to help you narrow down the skills you need to develop.


I'm a little partial to A House of Order: Adding Leaves to the Right Branches.

If you need help to teach and help children and youth develop a love of family history work there are many choices you can watch for ideas.




Involving Children in Family History Work: Remembering Grandparents shares ideas to keep our family stories alive and share with our children and future generations.



There are sessions for church leaders and those who have family history callings.



Does your Ward have a Temple and Family History Plan? This video will help you create one or strengthen the one you have. 


Looking for activities for your family or church group? There are videos for that too!


Weekly Family History Activities-A Come Follow Me, Companion incorporates activities to enrich family history work as you study the scriptures and the life of the Savoir. 

We have a wonderful resource in the free videos offerings on RootsTech.org. I hope you will take advantage of those aimed at church members, and those for the general population





Do you have favorite sessions? 

Please share them!


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Helping you climb your family tree,



This Week On My Family History Calendar

 




March 22~
 This day would have been the 128 birthday of my paternal great grandfather, William Treadford Roberts (1894-1959).
 He was the son of George Phillip Roberts (1856-1930) and Hattie (Brazell) Roberts (1870-1927) and was born in Richland County, South Carolina. 



 
William Treadford Roberts
©Cheri Hudson Passey




March 25-
  My Maternal 3rd Great Grandmother, Eliza Atiza Brazell Roberts (1836-1890), would be celebrating her 186th birthday. Eliza was born in Richland County, S.C. to John Brazell (1794-?) and Martha Parnold Brazell (1795-1876).   


Eliza (Brazell) Roberts
Headstone
Brown's Chapel Cemetary
Richland County, South 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 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: 

Two boxes of letters! My dad served for 25 years on the USAF and was a faithful letter writer. My mom saved everyone. From Texas, England, Bermuda, and Vietnam, and other places, my dad wrote and let us know what was happening where he was and sent his love.  Now, they have been passed to me.

Hours and hours of reading, remembering,  scanning, and preserving our family history are ahead of me! How I am looking forward to it! Happy, happy dance!


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






                                                                      

                                                                                              Share your discovery!
                                                                                  
                                                                                         Let the dancing commence!


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Wednesday, March 16, 2022

GenFriends Genealogy Chat Show: RR Season 9 Day 3: Unexpected News

 



Cheri and the panel,  Melissa Barder, Dan Earl, Laura Hedgecock, and Mary Kircher Roddy gather to share their thoughts and feelings about the emotional family connections on Day 3 of Relative Race.

A surprise gift,  an unexpected connection,  an unbelievable attack,  new names, and heartbreaking information were all part of the four team's journeys in this episode.


Watch as the emotions, family bonding, and gameplay ramp up and tears are shed after learning unexpected news. The Question at the end? Who is going to get the Day 4 penalty and be at risk for a strike?  Who would you give it to and why?





We'd love to hear from you!

Thanks so much for watching.


Links:

Relative Race 

Fans of Relative Race FB Page 

Relative Race Live FB Page

 

Contact the panelists:

Melissa Barker: A Genealogist in the Archives

Dan Earl: The Family History Guy

Laura Hedgecock-Treasure Chest of Memories

Mary Kircher Roddy-MKR Genealogy

Cheri Hudson Passey-Carolina Girl Genealogy


Thank you so much for watching!

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Sunday, March 13, 2022

This Week On My Family History Calendar

  





Dad
John Allen Hudson
(17 March 1941-18 May 2019)

March 17
John Allen Hudson 

 This day would have been my dad's 81st birthday. He was born in Sumter, South Carolina to Benjamin Allen Hudson (1918-1976) and Mary Baker Hudson (1920-2010)
Happy Birthday, Dad.
You are now and always will be missed terribly. 


March 19~
    Eliza (Brazell) Roberts (1836-1890), my maternal 3rd great-grandmother, died 132 years ago in Richland County, South Carolina. She was buried in Brown's Chapel Cemetery, Richland County, South Carolina. 

Elisa Brazell Headstone
photo credit: Jim Hepler



Who are you remembering this week?


Thanks so much for stopping by!

Helping you climb your family tree,


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 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: 

I had such a fun time presenting a webinar for the Virtual Genealogical Association on Saturday.   I love being able to speak about ways to help people research and find information about their families!

If you are not a member of the VGA, you should click on the link above and join!

Online webinars, conferences, and other activities and support to help you climb your family tree!



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






                                                                      

                                                                                              Share your discovery!
                                                                                  
                                                                                         Let the dancing commence!


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Looking forward to reading about your Happy Dance moment!

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