Wednesday, March 13, 2024

GenFriends Genealogy Chat Show: RootsTech Roundup!



The panel—Melissa Barker, Jenny Hawran, Laura Hedgecock, Mary Kircher Roddy, and I—share our varying experiences of being #RootsTech or #NotAtRootsTech!

Watch as we talk about the success of RootsTech 2024 and its offerings for all.

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Did you participate in RootsTech 2024 either in person or virtually?

What are your takeaways?

We'd love to hear from you!

Links in this episode:

Rootstech: Catch up or rewatch!

LiveStream Recording: Where in the World? How to Research a New Location-

Cheri Hudson Passey

                                      The Homestead Act and Southern Black Homesteaders-Bernice Bennette

Webinars: Church Records in the Archives-Melissa Barker

                    Digging into Finding Aids: The Road Map to Any Manuscript Collections-Melissa Barker

Virtual Expo Hall



Upcoming Genealogy Education:

Applied Genealogy Institute-Virtual
https://appliedgen.institute/

National Genealogical Society Family History Conference-Virtual
https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/



Contact the panelists:

Melissa Barker -A Genealogist in the Archives

http://agenealogistinthearchives.blogspot.com/

Jenny Hawran-Like Herding Cats Genealogy

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

Laura Hedgecock-Treasure Chest of Memories

https://treasurechestofmemories.com/

Cheri Hudson Passey-Carolina Girl Genealogy

http://www.carolinagirlgenealogy.com/p/genealogy-1-on.html


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Sunday, March 10, 2024

Celebration Sunday: Genealogy Happy Dance-RootsTech 2024!





 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 this week?



 RootsTech 2024 is over, and I am still doing the happy dance as I reflect on my experiences while attending. It was a week to celebrate, from the keynote speakers to my duties in the Media Hub, teaching classes, and meeting up with friends!

And, of course, there was the opportunity to research in the FamilySearch Library.



There's no way to choose a favorite part. 








Check out the video of some of the highlights.


Did you attend RootsTech 2024?
What will you always remember?


Want to watch or rewatch the Keynotes or recorded classes?
Click here.

What's your Happy Dance Moment?

 Please share, and let's celebrate together!






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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

GenFriends Genealogy Chat Show: GenFriends at RootsTech 2024 with J.D. & Jenn!


Jenny Hawran, Laura Hedgecock, and I sit down with J.D. and Jenn from Season 6 of Relative Race during RootsTech 2024! to ask ab out their experiences on the show and the affect it has had on their lives.

Genealogist Miles Myer was also on the interview couches with us in the Media Center.

Watch our interview and ask about their experiences on the show and its effect on their lives. 




Thanks J.D. and Jenn for taking the time to talk with us!

And a big thanks to Jenny and Laura for your videos of the interview and Jenny for her editing skills!

We hope to see you again at RootsTech 2025!





Links in this episode:

Relative Race

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

RootsTech -Watch Recorded Keynotes and Classes!

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


 Contact the panelists:

Jenny Hawran-Like Herding Cats Genealogy

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

Laura Hedgecock-Treasure Chest of Memories

https://treasurechestofmemories.com/

Cheri Hudson Passey-Carolina Girl Genealogy

http://www.carolinagirlgenealogy.com/p/genealogy-1-on.html


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