GenFriends Genealogy Chat Show: From the Expo Hall-RootsTech 2025

Cheri, Jenny, and Laura record from the Expo Hall at RootsTech 2025.

Watch as we discuss the event and welcome special guests Kirby Heyborne, Thom Reed, and Annie Lincoln lopucci!

Thanks to Jenny for overcoming the tech issues with the recording. 

You are amazing!

Did you attend RootsTech 2025? Live or Virtually?

What was your favorite part?

Please remember that the keynotes and recorded classes are available on the website.

Learning is available 365!

Links in this episode:

RootsTech

https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/

FamilySearch African American Resources

https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/African_American_Resources

https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/African_American_Online_Genealogy_Records

10 Million Names Project

https://10millionnames.org/research-help/resources-from-familysearch

Melissa Barker

A Genealogist in the Archives

http://agenealogistinthearchives.blogspot.com/

Contact the panelists:

Melissa Barker -A Genealogist in the Archives

http://agenealogistinthearchives.blogspot.com/

Bernice Bennett-BerniceBennett.com

http://www.bernicebennett.com

Dan Earl-Family History Guy

https://www.familyhistoryguy.net/

Jenny Hawran -Like Herding Cats Genealogy

https://like-herding-cats.com/

Laura Hedgecock-Treasure Chest of Memories

https://treasurechestofmemories.com/

Shelley Murphey-The Family Tree Girl

https://familytreegirl.com/

Mary Kircher Roddy-MKR Genealogy

https://www.mkrgenealogy.com/

https://appliedgen.institute/

Cheri Hudson Passey-Carolina Girl Genealogy

https: www.CarolinaGirlGenealogy.com/

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Celebration Sunday : Genealogy Happy Dance-RootsTech 2025!

 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 put a link to a blog post telling about what had you dancing this week.

My Happy Dance Moment for the week:

How can I choose one moment from my week in Salt Lake City?

The week was packed with researching in the Family History Library, giving and listening to presentations, attending special events, interviewing keynote speakers and members of the genealogy community, and, the absolute best, meeting up with old friends and making new ones.

It's all one big celebration with memories that will last forever.

Did you attend RootsTech 2025? 

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,

GenFriends Genealogy Chat Show-Advice on Attending RootsTech 2025 In-Person and Online!

 

 The panel, Jenny Hawran, Laura Hedgecock,  Shelley Murphy, and I gather to discuss one of their favorite events: RootsTech!

Watch as we share our thoughts about attending and what we love about the world's largest Family History Conference.

Will you be attending RootsTech 2025?

Do you have advice on either viewing online or going in person?

Please leave a comment!

If you are coming in person, please say hello to me, Jenny, and Laura!

We'd love to meet you!

Links in This Episode:

The Accidental Historian

https://beacononlinenews.com/2023/02/04/margaret-seidler-the-accidental-historian/

Last Minute Tips for RootsTech 2025

https://www.treasurechestofmemories.com/last-minute-tips-for-rootstech-2025/

RootsTech 2025 Registration

https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/registration/

RootsTech On-Demand Library

https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/search

Connect with Cousins Around the World

https://www.familysearch.org/en/connect/902d49a6-414c-49ad-8370-4129535e9e83/

Nathan Dylan Goodwin

https://www/nathandylangoodwin.com

Contact the panelists:

Melissa Barker -A Genealogist in the Archives

http://agenealogistinthearchives.blogspot.com/

Bernice Bennett-Bernice Alexander Bennett

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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And the Winner's Are........

 

RootsTech 2025 will be held in person and online in Salt Lake City, Utah, from March 6-8, 2025.

The world's largest family history conference is a unique opportunity to build family history skills and join the global community in celebrating, finding, and connecting with family. 

To learn more about RootsTech, visit the website here. 

As a member of the RootsTech 2025 Media, I am thrilled to be able to give away two tickets to attend the conference live in person! The tickets will cover the entrance fee but not travel, hotel, food, or any other costs involved in attending in Salt Lake City.  

The winners were chosen randomly by an online name picker called "WheelofNames.com.

Thanks to everyone who entered! I wish I could give a free ticket to you all, but I only have two, and the winners are:

Congratulations to Charlene and Chris!

See you in Salt Lake!

Win a Free Ticket to RootsTech 2025!

 

RootsTech 2025 will be held in person and online in Salt Lake City, Utah, from March 6-8, 2025.

The world's largest family history conference is a unique opportunity to build family history skills and join the global community in celebrating, finding, and connecting with family. 

To learn more about RootsTech, visit the website here. 

As a member of the RootsTech 2025 Media, I am thrilled to be able to give away two tickets to attend the conference live in person! The tickets will cover the entrance fee but not travel, hotel, food, or any other costs involved in attending in Salt Lake City.

How do you enter? It's simple! 

Just click on the link below and fill out the Google Form.

RootsTech 2025 Giveaway Form

Emails will only be gathered to contact winners and will not be used, shared, or sold for any other purpose.

The entrance form includes full details about how a winner will be chosen and the full rules for the giveaway.

Already registered? No problem. 

You are still eligible to enter the giveaway and will receive a refund for your registration purchase. 

RootsTech 2025 Giveaway Form

Good luck! I hope to see you in Salt Lake City for RootsTech 2025.

Check out these other opportunities to enter and win!

You may only win one ticket, but you can enter as many giveaways as you want.

Miles Myer Giveaway

Amiee Cross Giveaway