Wednesday, June 18, 2025

GenFriends Genealogy Chat Show: Genealogy in Reverse: Finding the Living-A Practical Guide for All Genealogists with Cheri Hudson Passey

 

The panel, Jenny Hawran, Laura Hedgecock, Mary Kircher Roddy, and I, meet to discuss the release of my book Genealogy in Reverse: Finding the Living -A Practical Guide for All Genealogists. 

Thanks for the support and love, ladies!

Watch as we talk about how the book came about and how it will help find family.





Where to get your copy:

Genealogical.com/Store

Amazon




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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Sunday, June 15, 2025

This Week On My Family History Calendar-Remembering Two Birthdays.

 



June 16~
 Sarah Rebecca (Smith) Fleming Hudson (1835-1916), my paternal great-great-grandmother, would have been 190 years old. Born in Sumter District, South Carolina, Sarah was the daughter of Henry John Smith (1807-1949) and Martha Julia (Epps) Smith (1808-1854).


Possible photo of
Sarah Rebecca (Smith) Fleming Hudson
©Cheri Hudson Passey
       
    Any help identifying this picture would be appreciated!


June 17~

 My maternal great grandfather, Manning David Daughrity, Jr. (1889-1931) was born in Sumter County, South Carolina 136 years ago. David was the son of Manning David Daughrity, Sr. (1844-1918) and Mary Elizabeth (Stafford) Daughrity (1843-1930).

Manning David Daughrity, Jr.
About 1930
©Cheri Hudson Passey



Who are you remembering this week?


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


Celebration Sunday-Genealogy Happy Dance! My Book is Published!

 



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 you had dancing this week.


My Happy Dance Moment for the Week:
My book has been released!



 Genealogy in Reverse: Finding the Living, a Practical Guide for All Genealogists is an easy-to-read book with step-by-step guidance on methodologies and practical examples to help you connect with living family. Are you looking for cousins to help you with research, DNA testing, and answers to your genealogy questions?









Genealogy in Reverse: Finding the Living, A Practical Guide for All Genealogists is now available in print and as an ebook. It can be purchased here.

So thrilled to have my book published and available to help others find their family!
What a happy dance moment!


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


 Thanks so much for stopping by!

Helping you climb your family tree,



Wednesday, June 4, 2025

GenFriends Genealogy Chat Show: Relative Race Season 15 Team Reunion!

 



The panel Melissa Barker,  Bernice Bennett, Jenny Hawran, Laura Hedgecock, Shelley Murphy, Mary Kircher Roddy and I welcome the teams from Relative Race Season 15 to tell us about their  experiences with the show and each other!

Watch as Kayli and Dan -Team Red,  Joanie and Rosanna-Team Blue, David and Raelene-Team Black, and Jen and Leland-Team Green see get together for the first time since the race.

We could feel the love they have for each other and you will too!












Photos used with permission from Relative Race


Links in this episode:

Adoptee Healing Collective

https://www.facebook.com/AdopteeHealingCollective

https://www.instagram.com/adopteehealingcollective/


 RootsTech Interview with Dan:

https://youtu.be/u1ryFqgMTL8?si=B9l7zj2DPBUqY_ge

Relative Race-BYUtv

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

Relative Race-Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/RelativeRace

Fans of Relative Race

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

Relative Race Live

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


 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!

Click Below to Share This Post!


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Sunday, June 1, 2025

This Week On My family History Calendar-An Anniversary and a Birthday to Remember.

 



June 2~
 My paternal grandparents, Benjamin Allen Hudson (1918-1976) and Mary (Baker) Hudson (1920-2010) were married 87 years ago in Turbeville, Clarendon, South Carolina. Ben was 19 and Mary 19 when they said " I do."

Mary and Ben Hudson
Early 1960s
Camden, South Carolina
©Cheri Hudson Passey




June 4~
  My maternal great great grandfather, William A. McManus
(1854-1914), was born 171 years ago possibly in Sumter County, South Carolina. As of now, his parents are unknown.


William A. McManus Headstone
Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery
Pisgah Crossroads, Sumter County, SC


Who are you remembering this week?


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


Celebration Sunday-Genealogy Happy Dance! The NGS Family History Conference!




 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 you had dancing this week.


My Happy Dance Moment for the Week:
Attending the National Genealogical Society Family History Conference in Louisville, Kentucky was filled with happy dance moments!























Hope to see you next year in Fort Wayne!!








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


 Thanks so much for stopping by!

Helping you climb your family tree,