Journey Through the Generations

For Day 2, Phillip and Trisha talk about one of their favorite podcasts, Speak on It with Janice & Cherekana. To listen to Janice and Cherekana's podcast, click here https://www.blogtalkradio.com/speakonitjancher Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JaniceandCherekana Instagram https://www.instagram.com/speakonit.btr Support the show Stay Connected with Journey Through the Generations 📬 Joi...

Phillip and Trisha start the 2024 edition of "12 Days of Family Research," talking about BlackProGen LIVE and how it can help you with your African American genealogy research. Check out BlackProGen LIVE today as they celebrate 10 years. You can find them on YouTube and Facebook. Links below. https://www.youtube.com/@whoisnickasmith Thanks for listening! Merry Christmas and Happy New Yea...

Phillip and Trisha announce their RootsTech 2025 giveaway. They are giving away 2 3-day IN PERSON passes to RootsTech held March 6-9, 2025 in Salt Lake City, UT. To Enter: Visit our blog, Facebook page, or Instagram and follow the instructions on the pinned post. All of our information is listed at the bottom of this episode description. The pass is for 3-days of admission to the conference and is...

Phillip and Trisha celebrate their 100th episode and share some special information at the end of the episode. They also discuss how the podcast started, where it's going, and share their favorite episodes. The links to their favorites are listed below. Phillip's Favorite Episodes: 12 Days of Family Research - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/12-days-of-family-research-the-beginning...

Phillip and Trisha recap their Spring and Summer break. To read the post and see photos of the Black History Family Expo by in February - https://journeythroughthegenerations.com/2024/02/29/telling-my-familys-story/ To read more about Trisha's Family Reunion in July - https://journeythroughthegenerations.com/2024/07/19/2024-hatchett-family-reunion/ To learn more about getting your own  Geneal...

Phillip and Trisha talk about their favorite genealogy TV show, Relative Race, currently in its 14th season. It's a great family show and can be watched on BYU TV. ************************* 🚨GIVEAWAY ALERT🚨 In honor of the new season of Relative Race, we are giving away 2 sets of Relative Race bracelets. Each set has one bracelet of each team color (red, blue, green, and black). You can ent...

Phillip and Trisha discuss getting ready for the largest genealogy conference in the world: RootsTech 2025. Register for the conference beginning 9/25. Go to  https://www.rootstech.org to register and learn more. Support the show Stay Connected with Journey Through the Generations 📬 Join Our Newsletter Get exclusive genealogy tips, research tools, behind-the-scenes updates, and early access to ne...

Phillip and Trisha talk about the upcoming conference for the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS). The conference will be held VIRTUALLY only October 10-12. Early bird registration ends September 15th, so register today. To register:  hthttps://buff.ly/3B2laZm To learn more about AAHGS: https://www. AAHGS.org Thanks for listening. Support the show Stay Connected with Journey...

Are you attending the in-person RootsTech conference? Well, we share some updated information to help you prepare for the conference. We hope this helps as you get ready to attend the conference. Look for us at the conference, stop us and say hello. We plan to interview conference attendees for a future podcast. Support the show Stay Connected with Journey Through the Generations 📬 Join Our Newsl...

With just over a month left for RootsTech, we have officially started to prepare for the trip. We will have a very busy schedule, but in this episode, we talk about some of the things you should prepare for if you are registered for the conference. Support the show Stay Connected with Journey Through the Generations 📬 Join Our Newsletter Get exclusive genealogy tips, research tools, behind-the-sc...

We had a fantastic 2023. We've increased our reach and look forward to continuing this in 2024. In this episode, we talk about some of the new things for us in 2024. Take a listen and let us know what you think. If you're interested in being a sponsor or want to collaborate, contact us via Social Media or through the blog. Support the show Stay Connected with Journey Through the Generati...

Technology is a huge part of doing family research. It allows us to find documents, records, photos, books, etc. that we may or may not have been able to find. And we can find it in a more quick, efficient manner. if you are having a technology issue that you want us to do a YouTube video or podcast on, let me know and we'll look at doing that in 2024. Below is a list of tech items that we us...

We all have a story to tell. And yes, we know the story is not always a good one. However, it's a part of your family and if anything, because you are here, it's because of the strength and determination of your ancestors. Call their names by telling the story of You. You can do this in several ways, and we talk about some of those in this episode. Phillip started a new podcast meant to...

DNA is one of the most popular topics in family research. While we aren't experts by any means, we can share our experiences, thoughts, knowledge, and resources with you to help navigate using DNA in your family research. Links to DNA Resources Shannon Christmas -  https://throughthetreesblog.tumblr.com/about Cousin Paige's Genealogy Services Links to DNA Test Kits Ancestry DNA 23andMe F...

On Day 9, we talk about finding information and records about your family in organizations and churches your family members may have been members of. For example, was your ancestor a/an: - Freemason or Eastern Star - Fraternity/Sorority - Church Groups - School Groups - Alumni Associations and there's much more. Click here for the podcast where we talked about funeral programs. Click here for...

Uncover your family's past using immigration records for genealogical gold. Explore how these historical archives reveal arrival details, personal information, and familial connections, offering a window into your ancestors' journeys. Go to our Facebook page to see the image of Phillip's ancestor on a ship manifest record entering the United States. Support the show Stay Connected w...

Phillip and Trisha talk about the F.A.N. principle in family research. F.A.N. is the acronym for Friends, Associates, and Neighbors. Go read Trisha's blog post about the F.A.N. principle. Listen to our podcast about the F.A.N. principle. Support the show Stay Connected with Journey Through the Generations 📬 Join Our Newsletter Get exclusive genealogy tips, research tools, behind-the-scenes u...

Phillip and Trisha talk about military records. - Where can you find them? - What kind of information is there?  and more We appreciate and thank all military members, past and present, for your service. Support the show Stay Connected with Journey Through the Generations 📬 Join Our Newsletter Get exclusive genealogy tips, research tools, behind-the-scenes updates, and early access to new resourc...

Phillip and Trisha talk about your family possessions and tips on how to obtain them from family, how to store them, and more. Here's a link to a place where I know people have used them to digitize, store, and share files. Click here to learn more about Forever.com In 2023, I talked with Forever at RootsTech in 2023. You can see that in our video where we take you on a tour of the Expo Hall....

Newspapers can be a great resource when researching your family. There's a lot you can find if you're able to find the newspaper digitized. Phillip and Trisha talk about how newspapers can be helpful for you, where you can find them, and some tips on using them. Merry Christmas!!!! 🎅🏽🎄 Support the show Stay Connected with Journey Through the Generations 📬 Join Our Newsletter Get excl...

Census records are a very popular record for family research. Oftentimes, it's one of the first records a researcher will look at. It gives you a wealth of information. Phillip and Trisha talk about census records, how they can be used, good information to look for, and where to find them.  Phillip also takes a dig at the government for not changing the 72-year rule for census records. Spoile...

This year, we are doing our "12 Days of..." series on Family History Research. We will be sharing 12 different research strategies and resources to help you in your family research. Day 2 we talk about vital records and how they can be helpful to you and some tips to help.  On Day 1, we talked about how to start your research. If you haven't listened to it already, go back and liste...

This year, we are doing our "12 Days of..." series on Family History Research. We will be sharing 12 different research strategies and resources to help you in your family research. Day 1, we talk about how to start your research. What are some things you should do to get the information you need? Support the show Stay Connected with Journey Through the Generations 📬 Join Our Newsletter...

We announce a giveaway for 1 ticket to RootsTech in-person conference. 20 winners will be selected. Act fast because you can only enter until October 31, 2023. Winners will be notified soon after. NOTE: Pass does not include airfare, hotel expenses, paid lunches, paid labs, or any other expenses . If you have already purchased a RootsTech pass, and you are selected as the winner. No worries, you w...

Trisha and I talk about several topics that are happening in the Genealogy world. Take a listen and let us know what we missed. Also, please follow my podcast, Black Genealogy Corner, wherever you listen to your favorite shows. I'm also on Twitter and Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/blackgenealogycorner/ Support the show Stay Connected with Journey Through the Generations 📬 Join Our New...