The panel, Jenny Hawran, Laura Hedgecock, Mary Kircher Roddy, Shelley Murphy, and I hung out and talked about all the fun and emotion on Day 6 of the Race.  We decided it was the best challenge ever!  What did you think?  We'd love to hear from you! Links in this episode: Relative Race: https://www.byutv.org/relative-race  Contact the panelists: Melissa Barker -A Genealogist in the Archives http://agenealogistinthearchives.blogspot.com/ Bernice Bennette-Geniebroots http://www.geniebroots.com/ Jenny Hawran-Like Herding Cats Genealogy ht ..read more

  The panel Melissa Barker, Laura Hedgecock, Shelley Murphy, and I welcome Gena Philibert Ortega and Kriti Sexton to discuss their new roles as Managers of GRIP. Watch as we learn about the future of this long-loved genealogy learning opportunity.  Have you been to GRIP either virtually or in person? Are you planning on attending in the future? We would love to hear from you! Links in this episode: GRIP Genealogy Institute https://grip.ngsgenealogy.org/#1#about  Contact the panelists: Melissa Barker -A Genealogist in the Archives http://agenealogistinthearchives.blo ..read more

  The panel Melissa Barker, Bernice Bennett, Jenny Hawran, Laura Hedgecock,  Shelley Murphy, and I gather to share their thoughts about the race, challenge, and family connections on  Relative Race Season 13, Day 4. The marker in the cemetery is beautiful. Thank you Relative Race for going beyone and showing us it truly is all about families! And? The Rubber Chickens are baaaaack! Watch and let us know how you felt about Day 4! Links in this episode: Relative Race: https://www.byutv.org/relative-race  Contact the panelists: Melissa Barker -A Geneal ..read more

   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 i ..read more

  The panel Melissa Barker, Bernice Bennett, Jenny Hawran,  Mary Kircher Roddy, and I welcome Season 12 winner Callie from Team Black!  Watch as we share our thoughts about this week's show and who was waiting to meet each team. We are starting to better understand how being in the elimination zone will work! Maybe?? Thanks to Callie for her insights on what it's like to be a contestant on the show. We hope you come back and join us! Links in this episode: Relative Race: https://www.byutv.org/relative-race  Contact the panelists: Melissa Barke ..read more

GenFriends Melissa Barker, Jenny Hawran, Laura Hedgecock, and Mary Kircher Roddy keep the coverage of Season 13 going, as Cheri is absent due to a family death.  Watch as they talk about the race, the family, and a a better understanding of the new rules!   What was your favorite part of Day 2? We'd love to hear from you! Links in this episode: Relative Race: https://www.byutv.org/relative-race  Contact the panelists: Melissa Barker -A Genealogist in the Archives http://agenealogistinthearchives.blogspot.com/ Jenny Hawran-Like Herding Cats Genealogy http ..read more

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. ' 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                         ..read more

 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 pl ..read more

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 202 ..read more

  Melissa Barker, Jenny Hawran, Laura Hedgecock, Shelley Murphy, Mary Kircher Roddy, and I welcome GenFriends at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City. Jenny, Laura, and I are attending in person, and Melissa, Shelley, and Mary joined us via Zoom. I want to give Jenny a special shout-out for getting the tech together for me! Watch as we hear from several guests who share what they will be up to during the week! Are you planning on attending RootsTech either virtually or in person? We'd love to hear from you! Links in this episode: Upcoming Genealogy Education: RootsTech ..read more