Genealogy Adventures

S03 E10 Genealogy Adventures Live Researching Free People Of Color

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 17:41:59 GMT

When it comes to genealogical research, Free People of Color come with their own set of research challenges. We’ll be covering a number of those challenges in this episode with our guest, genealogist & writer Andre Kearns.The origins of their free status – whether via manumission or by being born to European mothers and black or mulatto men – there are different considerations to factor into your research. While some FPOC maintained a “person of color” identity, some would go on to assume a white identity. Then there were FPOC who became part of Native American tribes.We cover these topics as well as documents that were specific to FPOC – and more.Join us live every Sunday at 4pm EST via:1. https://listenvisionlive.com OR2. https://www.facebook.com/genealogyadventuresusa

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S03 E20: Black American Heroines The African American Women Of US Journalism With Maya Millett

Sun, 15 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Black women journalists dared to wield their pens in the names of truth and justice. At a time when all women were discouraged from engaging in “unladylike” activities like politics, black women of the American press were boldly writing about racial justice, gender equality, and political reform.Join Brian Sheffey & Donya Williams as we chat with writer & editor Maya Millet about the black women who were pioneers in American journalism.

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S03 E19: Women of the American Revolution with DAR's Clare Marshall

Sun, 08 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Join Brian Sheffey & Donya Williams online this Sunday as we chat with the Elizabeth Lewis from the Daughters of the American Revolution about some of the women who were part of the American Revolution.We don’t want to give away any spoilers…but Clare has one heck of a story to tell about one woman in particular!! It’s simply jaw-dropping.

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S03 E18: A Short History Of Black Hair In America

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Black hair - specifically, black women's hair - has been the subject of legislative control in America since the early 1700s to the present day. In this episode, we discuss this history of attempts to control black American's relationship with their hair over the centuries - a practice that is alive and well in contemporary America. The discussion covers a recent slew of natural hair discrimination cases; and laws either passed, or currently being presented in various state and city legislatures, to end discriminatory practices around black hair in the U.S.

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S03 E17: Black Railroad Workers In The Jim Crow Era

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT

We regularly comment on how intertwined genealogy and history are on Genealogy Adventures. Understanding the history our families' lives played out against goes some way towards turning them from names into three-dimensional people whose life experiences we can relate to. This episode might be light on genealogy...but rich in historical information.In this episode, we welcome Mr mack to show to talk about his experience of being a black railroad worker in the Jim Crow Era.Join us live every Sunday at 4pm EST via:FaceBook Live: https://www.facebook.com/genealogyadventuresusa (Real-time comments + Q&A enabled)or Live Show In-Studio Stream: http://listenvisionlive.com (Commenting not possible)

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S03 E16: The Power Of Reuniting Slavery - Disrupted Family Lines

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT

In this episode, we chat recent discoveries that led to finding family members separated by slavery. We also chat about the power of reuniting family lines for kin who were split apart by slavery. One very recent DNA discovery reunited the lines of two Edgefield, SC-born sisters after a 163-year separation. Sisters Martha and Maria Brooks last saw one other in 1857, when Mariah was sold away from her enslaving Brooks relations and her enslaved Brooks family. Mariah was taken away to Mississippi while Martha remained in Edgefield, SC. Their descendants found each other via DNA 163 years after the sisters were separated.We also reference online resources that helped us in our discoveries...and dropped a few black history facts.

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S03 E15 Black History - The Library Of Congress with Luis Clavell

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT

In this episode, we sat down with Luis Clavell, Program Specialist at the Library of Congress, to chat about the intersection of black history and the Library of Congress' vast collection of African American history artifacts and collections.We spent some time chatting about the Rosa Parks Exhibition which Luis hand a hand in; specifically focusing on the lesser-known elements of Rosa's life. Like her advocacy for the empowerment of young black women.Other topics we spend some time exploring is the important role organizations like the Library of Congress can play in bringing the histories of marginalized American peoples to the wider public.Join us live every Sunday at 4pm EST via:FaceBook Live: https://www.facebook.com/genealogyadventuresusa (Real-time comments + Q&A enabled)or Live Show In-Studio Stream: http://listenvisionlive.com (Commenting not possible)

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S03 E14 UVA Memorial To Enslaved Workers with Dr. Shelley Murphy

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT

In this episode, as we chat with our special guest, African American Research & genealogist Shelley Murphy, about a special project currently underway at the University of Virginia – a memorial that pays tribute to the enslaved people who worked there. Tune in to discover more about this project, the research involved, and why projects like this are so important. You can learn more about Shelley and her research work on her popular website https://familytreegirl.comYou can learn more about UVA's Memorial Project here: https://slavery.virginia.edu/memorial-for-enslaved-laborersJoin us live every Sunday at 4pm EST via:FaceBook Live: https://www.facebook.com/genealogyadventuresusa (Real-time comments + Q&A enabled)or Live Show In-Studio Stream: http://listenvisionlive.com (Commenting not possible)

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S03 E13 Genealogy Adventures Live: Researching Slavery Disrupted Family Trees

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT

We;re back after our winter break!In this episode, the author, genealogist and founder of the popular Roots Revealed website (https://rootsrevealed.com/author/melvinjcollier228596363) joins Donya and Brian to discuss researching slavery-disrupted family trees. We also chat about why black genealogical research is an important part of documenting American history through bringing our enslaved ancestors' stories to light.As always, we drop some knowledge about research strategies and sources of research information.Join us live every Sunday at 4pm EST via:1. https://listenvision.com/wlvs-radio OR2. https://www.facebook.com/genealogyadventuresusa

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S03 E11 Genealogy Adventures Live: Puerto Rico And Caribbean Genealogy

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Chances, if you're a person of color, you've looked at your DNA results and spotted a connection to Puerto Rico or a Caribbean island. You may have thought: "How do I research that?" Join us, and our special guest Dr. Ellen Fernandez-Sacco as we discuss how to research families of Puerto Rico and Caribbean heritage. Dr. Fernandez-Sacco shares genealogical research tips and more as we chat about researching connections to the Caribbean Islands.Join us live every Sunday at 4pm EST via:1. https://listenvision.com/wlvs-radio OR2. https://www.facebook.com/genealogyadventuresusa

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S02 E10 GA Live African American Research Strategies with Special Guest Natonne Kemp

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Join Brian and Donya as we talk with Genealogist and Author Natonne Kemp. We will discuss strategies on researching especially during the 1890s as well as her book "There is Something About Edgefield: Shining a Light on the Black Community through History, Genealogy & Genetic DNA" co-authored with the late E. Gail Bush.See you every Sunday at 4pm EST - live on Facebook via https://www.facebook.com/genealogyadventuresusa

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S03 E09 Researching Multiple Children from Multiple Marriages

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Genealogists always come across multiple marriages. When obituaries list full siblings, half-siblings, and adopted siblings as though they were all full siblings – it can cause merry havoc placing all of the children with the correct set of parents.Join Brian and Donya - and our special guest, Loretta Bellamy -as we discuss multiple marriages - and how to ensure you have the right child with the right parents. Join us live every Sunday at 4pm EST via:1. https://listenvisionlive.com/wlvs-radio OR2. https://www.facebook.com/genealogyadventuresusa

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S03 E08 Should Descendants Of Enslaved Africans Pay To Access Genealogical Databases?

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT

400 years of systemic identity erasure poses formidable challenges for the descendants of enslaved Africans in the U.S. It can cost thousands of dollars to research just 1 enslaved family line.In this episode, we discuss the ethics of charging the descendants of the enslaved to uncover their family’s history.We also cover two working examples of enslaved people's genealogical research. Join us live every Sunday at 4pm ESTLive Show URL: https://www.facebook.com/genealogyadventuresusa (Comments enabled)ORhttp://listenvisionlive.com (Commenting not available)

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S03 E07 Research Trees For Specific Genealogy Goals

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Online family trees are created to meet different research needs and goals. Different kinds of family trees are created to answer different genealogy questions. In this episode, we discuss how different kinds of family trees support researchers in answering specific questions – or achieving certain goals.Join us live every Sunday at 4pm EST via:1. https://listenvision.com/wlvs-radio OR2. https://www.facebook.com/genealogyadventuresusa

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S03 E06 Genealogy Adventures Live Genealogists As Public Historians

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT

In this episode, we discuss the idea of genealogists as public historians. All too often, contributions from professional & experienced genealogists are overlooked when it comes to conversations about American history. This is especially true when it comes to the history of marginalized people.This conversation highlights why genealogists' and family historian voices are important - and ways the genealogical community can address this.Join us live every Sunday at 4pm EST via:1. https://listenvision.com/wlvs-radio OR2. https://www.facebook.com/genealogyadventuresusa

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S03 E05 The Myth Of Confederate Soldiers With Kevin M Levin

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT

In this episode, we chat with educator, historian, and author Kevin M. Levin about his book "Searching for Black Confederates: The Civil War's Most Persistent Myth".To be clear, the discussion wasn't about whether enslaved and free black men were part of the Confederate Army. They were. What is under discussion is the capacity in which they served and the distinction between body servants, camp slaves, and soldiers.We cover quite a bit of ground in this episode, including records, repositories, and archives you can access to research enslaved and free men who were part of the body of the Confederate Army.Join us live every Sunday at 4pm EST via:1. https://listenvision.com/wlvs-radio OR2. https://www.facebook.com/genealogyadventuresusa

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S03 E04 Genealogy Adventures Live Reparational Genealogy with Carolynn Ni Lochlainn

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT

In this episode, we cover the topic of reparational genealogy with genealogist Carolynn Ni Lochlainn. Carolynn covers what reparational genealogy is and why it is important. She also shares the journey the brought her to this special kind of genealogical work.As always, there are plenty of stories, history, and genealogical research strategies too.Join us live every Sunday at 4pm EST via:1. https://listenvision.com/wlvs-radio OR2. https://www.facebook.com/genealogyadventuresusa

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GA S03 E03: Scotchtown: Enslaved family research with Jennifer Hurst-Wender & Andi Cumbo-Floyd

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT

In this episode, we spoke with Jennifer Wender-Hurst (Preservation Virginia) and writer/editor Andi Cumbo-Floyd about the work they are doing researching and documenting the lives of the enslaved people held at Scotchtown in Beaverdam, Hanover County, Virginia. This work is part of a project spearheaded by Preservation Virginia (https://preservationvirginia.org).Jennifer and Andi discuss the process of researching a community of enslaved people to find and contact their descendants, and the work that goes into achieving that goal. Both also chat about research strategies - and share some important research resources.Join us live every Sunday at 4pm EST via https://www.facebook.com/genealogyadventuresusa

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S03 E02 Genealogy Adventures Live Gullah Geechee Genealogy With Althea Sumpter

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT

In this episode, we spoke with researcher Althea Sumpter, who comes from the Gullah community in South Carolina about some of the basics when it comes to researching Gullah Geechee ancestry.We spend some time discussing Gullah culture and history. We also touch on Gullah African admixtures - something to look out for in your DNA results. We also chat about names in your family tree that might indicate Gulla Geechee ancestry:MALE NAMESAsseyBaliphoBanjoeBeayBeoyBram 'Barbary born'CockcooseCrackCudjoe 'Angola'Cuff 'Coromantee'CuffeeCulley 'Kishee'CuminDagoDembowDibbe 'new ... has his teeth filed'DonasEasomFodee 'Gold Coast'GamoneGunnah 'country born'Homady Hughky 'Coromantee'JobnyKetchMallay Mambee 'Gold Coast'MamenaManso 'Gambia'MarmilloMingoMobeMollockMusco JackOkreePhercoPoutaQuacoeQuammanoQuaowQuash 'Coromantee'QuawRente 'Ebo'SaffranSamboSandico 'new'SangoSaundySawneySerrah 'Mandingo'ShampeeSirrah 'Guiney'SogoStepneyTokey 'Angola'Tomboe 'new'Wabee 'Mandingo'WhanWolly 'Gambia'YankeYankiZickZockyZounFEMALE NAMESAbaAbeyAffeyAguaArrahBanabaBinah 'country born'BodyCambaDyeEleyEmbroFantame FortimerJubaJudaMabiaMamado MawdlongMindaNeaRinoRynahSackSibbyTinahTeinaWindyRESOURCESAlthea Sumpter:http://altheasumpter.com/index.htmlAfrigeneas: http://www.afrigeneas.com Glynn County Genealogy (for Weeping Time research):http://www.glynngen.com/enslavement/butler.htmLowcountry Africana:http://www.lowcountryafricana.comLowcountry Digital Library: http://lowcountrydigital.library.cofc.edu The Weeping Time Descendants:(A closed research group. This is strictly a group for people who are actively researching this community of enslaved people)https://www.facebook.com/groups/460217554789067They Had Names:https://theyhadnames.net

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S03 E01 Genealogy Adventures Live Native American Genealogy With Chief Lonzado Langley (Euchee)

Mon, 02 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT

In this episode, we spoke with Chief Lonzado Langley of the Euchee in South Carolina about some of the basics when it comes to researching Native American ancestory - with an emphasis on Native American ancestry in the southern coastal states.Chief Langley shares some important research resources. He also shares his own personal genealogical journey, which includes how he learned to carry on the oral tradition of remembering family lineages.He also reminds us that sometimes our ancestry is preserved in the very names our families used, as well as the names of the towns they founded.Catch Genealogy Live on Sundays at 4pm EST via1. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/genealogyadventuresusa2. Listen Vision Studios: https://listenvisionlive.com/

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GA Special: The First Africans of Virginia with special guest Kathryn Knight

Sun, 26 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Genealogy Adventures Live Special: The First Documented Africans in Virginia with special guest, Kathryn Kathryn Hall KnightThe live video is now over. This is the on-demand streaming video.For more information about Kathryn Knight's books, please see the links at the bottom of this post.Please join Donya & Brian as we welcome author & historian, Kathryn Knight, to the show. We will be chatting with Kathryn about her new book, "UNVEILED - The Twenty & Odd: Documenting the First Africans in England's America 1619-1625 and Beyond."UNVEILED - The Twenty & Odd reveals the true story behind the landing of the first Africans in England's America in 1619 and 1620 removing a 400 year old political veil of corruption. For the first time, America will have a new understanding of who these first Africans were, from where they came, the struggles they faced and the amazing achievements they made.KATHRYN KNIGHT:Books: https://firstfreedompublishing.com/Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/K-I-Knight/e/B00RC637O6/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/kiknight.author

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Genealogy Adventures Special: Jewish Genealogy 101 with Rachel Silverman

Mon, 06 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT

While Season 3 of Genealogy Adventures starts in September, we have a few special episodes in store for you until then. Our first special was this Sunday, 5 May 2019.Please join Donya and Brian as we welcome our special guest, Rachel Silverman of Silverman Genealogy. Rachel covers:Eastern European naming conventions - and this history behind this. Plus how to first names as a clue in your research;Changing geo-political boundaries for Eastern European countries & Germany;How surnames changed when Eastern European Jews began to emigrate from Europe;The kinds of records available for Jewish genealogical research; andA myriad of free resources available to use for your research.And so much more!Genealogists from different backgrounds can always learn about different research strategies from one another. Jewish genealogy has a myriad of challenges. The strategies, tips, and tricks Rachel will share will be of value to anyone who has groups of ancestors and kin who are difficult-to-impossible to research.For more information about Rachel, please visit http://silvermangenealogy.comRESOURCES CITED IN THIS EPISODE:JewishGen.orgJewisGen.org/Communities (JewishGen Communities Database, for when we're talking about moving borders)yivo.org (YIVO Institute for Jewish Research)cjh.org (Center for Jewish History, NYC)LitvakSIG.orgJRI-Poland.orgFamilySearch.org (When we're talking about name changes, I'll mention good resources for accessing US naturalization papers)rtrfoundation.org (Routes to Roots Foundation - when talking about changing borders/different countries & repositories owning documents related to a single town)GesherGalicia.org (a SIG website, like LitvakSIG & JRI-Poland, covering areas in former Austrian Empire/modern day Poland & Ukraine)Holocaust resources:www.its-arolsen.org/en/archives/ (International Tracing Service archives)YadVashem.orgushmm.org (US Holocaust Memorial Museum)mjhnyc.org (Museum of Jewish Heritage, A Living Memorial to the Holocaust)

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S02 E11 Genealogy Adventures Live Special Guest James R Morgan III (Black Freemasonry)

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Have you ever researched your family and found that they were a part of an organization that has been around for decades even centuries?Join Brian and Donya as we talk with James R. Morgan, III, author of the new book "The Lost Empire: Black Freemasonry in the Old West". The history and achievements of American black Freemasons are as fascinating as they are forgotten and neglected.See you every Sunday at 4pm EST - live on Facebook via https://www.facebook.com/genealogyadventuresusa

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S02 E09 GA Live African American Louisiana Genealogy with Special Guest Phebe Hayes

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Join Brian & Donya while we chat about some of the unique complexities of Louisiana genealogy research and history with our special guest: Phebe Hayes.See you on every Sunday at 4pm EST - live on Facebook via https://www.facebook.com/genealogyadventuresusa

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S02 E08 Genealogy Adventures Live Black Genealogy with Special Guest Bernice Bennett

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Join Brian and Donya as we welcome a special guest, Bernice Bennett, to kick off our Black History month broadcast series.Ms. Bennett is a genealogist, author, producer, and host of the popular Research at the National Archives and Beyond! BlogTalkRadio show. Her guests include nationally recognized historians, genealogist, book authors, and family researchers.Ms. Bennett is also the recipient of the first Ida B. Wells Service Award from the Sons and Daughters of the U.S. Middle Passages for her dedication to broadcast the stories about enslaved and indentured ancestors of African descent.Join us every Sunday at 4pm viahttps://www.facebook.com/genealogyadventuresusa

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S02 E07 Genealogy Adventures Live Using Genealogy Citations And Sources

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Join Donya and Brian as they discuss the importance of adding sources and citations to the people on your family tree.Join us every Sunday at 4pm via https://www.facebook.com/genealogyadventuresusa

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S02 E06 Genealogy Adventures Live Answering Your Frequently Asked Questions

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Donya and Brian answer some frequently asked questions.Much of what we touch on are different strategies and approaches to breaking through genealogical brick walls.Join us every Sunday at 4pm via https://www.facebook.com/genealogyadventuresusa

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S02 E04 Genealogy Adventures Live Lineage Societies Poorly Documented Ancestors

Mon, 17 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Have you ever tried to join a Lineage or Heritage society just to be turned away because you didn't have enough documentation.This episode will focus on issues surrounding poorly documented ancestors and the need for more societies to accept and incorporate DNA research as part of the application process.It’s not just prestige that gets people interested in joining lineage societies. Some societies have genealogical libraries that are only open to members (or only open for free to members). The opportunity to network with other people who have similar ancestry is also a benefit. There is also a very strong possibility of you meeting a genetic relative in a lineage society (someone who is descended from the same person as you), which gives you the opportunity to exchange family information, and maybe even discover new family artifacts, documents, records, and photos that you never knew still existed.Other reasons for joining a lineage society include bringing awareness to the particular group or time in history that the society celebrates, participating in the society’s charitable endeavors (some engage in charity and public service, while some do not), getting that membership certificate for your wall, being able to contribute your own genealogy research to the society, the thrill of accomplishment when you are accepted as a member, and the opportunity to get out and socialize with people of similar interests to yours at meetings. Illustrating a far richer and diverse American history is also a benefit.Last, but by no means least, understanding a society's research requirements will introduce you to genealogical best practice when it comes to your research.We apologize for the technical glitches in this broadcast.Join us every Sunday at 4pm via https://www.facebook.com/genealogyadventuresusa

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S02 E05 Genealogy Adventures Live Writing Your Familys History

Sun, 02 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT

This week we discuss how to document your research. People don't just use three-ring binders anymore. The information is now placed on the world wide web so all can see it. We are going to go in-depth about writing a blog and book to keep your research handy and helpful for years to come.Join us every Sunday at 4pm via https://www.facebook.com/genealogyadventuresusa

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S02 E03 Genealogy Adventures Live Meet Our Black Ancestry

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT

In this episode, our special guest is Sharon Morgan from the popular and respected Facebook genealogy research community Our Black Ancestry (OBA).The Our Black Ancestry Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing resources for African American genealogical research, preserving historic materials and properties, and promoting the healing of wounds that are the legacy of slavery. Its primary activity is the sponsorship of its Our Black Ancestry (OBA) website and member portal.For more info about OBA, please visit their website: https://ourblackancestry.comJoin us every Sunday of every month at 4pm via https://www.facebook.com/genealogyadventuresusa

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S02 E02 Genealogy Adventures Live Researching Your Female Ancestors

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Female ancestors are notoriously difficult to find. Once they get married, and you don't know the family they married into, they disappear into the ether. Was the maiden name given or a marriage certificate her correct maiden name - or a married name from a previous marriage?Have you only searched under her full or formal first name? Or did you search using the popular nicknames/diminutive forms of the day (Mary/Molly, Sarah/Sally, etc?)Were you looking in the correct County during the time she lived (remember, State and County boundaries changed...and changed often!)?In this episode, we discuss - and give plenty of tips - on how to find those hard to find female ancestorsCatch us live every Sunday at 4pm EST via https://www.facebook.com/genealogyadventuresusa

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S02 E01 Genealogy Adventures Live The GU272 Descendants Project

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Season 2 kicked off strong with our special guest, Karran Harper Royal, from the GU272 Descendants Project.The GU272 Descendants Association is dedicated to preserving the memory, commemorating the lives, restoring the honor, and tracing the descendants of the 272 enslaved people sold by the Jesuit priests of Georgetown University in 1838.Catch us live every Sunday at 4pm EST via https://www.facebook.com/genealogyadventuresusa

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S01 E12 Genealogy Adventures Live Meet The Beyond Kin Project

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT

S01 E12 Genealogy Adventures Live: The Beyond Kin ProjectWe were SO excited to have Donna Cox Baker and Martin Brennan from the Beyond Kin Project in the house for our last show of the season.Genealogists who descend from slaveholders (SHs) are uniquely positioned to revolutionize genealogy for their African American colleagues who are seeking records for their ancestors who were Enslaved People (EPs).Beyond Kin has developed a highly effective way of documenting EPs, linking them to the families of their SHs, using existing genealogy software and online family tree services like FamilySearch and Ancestry. The project has also developed a respectful and supportive online community space where descendants of SHs and EPs can meet, share vital research information, and collaborate.Show URL: https://wwe.facebook.com/genealogyadventuresusaBeyond Kin Links:Web: https://beyondkin.orgFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1448445325226364/?ref=group_header&view=groupFacebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/beyondkinThis show will be too important to miss. Please feel free to share this post with your favorite genealogy groupsTo see how Genealogy Adventures uses the Beyond Kind methodology, you can read the following articles:1. Why diversity matters for online genealogy service providers via https://genealogyadventures.wordpress.com/2017/04/25/why-diversity-matters-for-online-genealogy-service-providers2. 1845 Will of Col. William Bolling (1777-1845), Goochland County, Virginia viahttps://genealogyadventures.wordpress.com/2018/06/23/1845-will-of-col-william-bolling-1777-1845-goochland-county-virginia/Genealogy Adventures Live will be taking a break in September. But don't worry...we'll be back in October!

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S01 E11 Genealogy Adventures Live The International African American History Museums (IAAM)

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT

We had another powerful & amazing show this Sunday. We had a great time chatting with Toni Carrier and Robin Foster about the new International African American Museum coming in 2020 in Charleston, South Carolina - and their department within the museum: the Family History Center, which is already up and running.We had a lot of questions about what will make the museum a unique and compelling place to visit. We also found out more about the records, resources, and educational activities the IAAM's Family History Center has, and its plans for the future. You can always catch our live show on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month at 4pm via https://www.facebook.com/genealogyadventuresusa/If you like our Facebook page, you'll receive a notification when were about to go live too!

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S01 E10 Genealogy Adventures Live Why Changing State County Boundary Lines Matter

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT

GA Live S01 E09: Why Changing State & County Boundary Lines MatterIn this episide, co-hosts Brian Sheffey and Donya Williams - and special guest Loretta Bellamy - chat about how shifting state and county lines can affect your genealogy research. Not knowing how the boundaries of colonial territories, states, and counties radically shifted over time can seriously trip you up when it comes to researching your ancestry. As I'm writing this, I'm thinking about one of my ancestors who seemed to bounce between two states and three counties. Not a bit of it. He occupied the same parcel of land for the entirety of his life. So what was up? Shifting state and county lines.Join Genealogy Adventures Live the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at 4 pm ESTLive Show url: https://www.facebook.com/genealogyadventuresusa/

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S01 E09 GenealogGeney Adventures Live Pushing Beyond The 1870 Census To Find Your Enslaved Ancestors

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT

You've made it to the 1870 U.S. Federal Census...and now you have no idea of what to do or where to go to research your enslaved ancestors. "What do I do now?" is a question we continually see in countless Facebook African-American centric genealogy groups on Facebook, or letters to The Root.We're doing this broadcast with you in mind.Join host Brian Sheffey and Donya Williams - with our special guest, librarian Sharon Rowe - as we share the tips, tricks, and research resources we've used to smash through slavery era brick walls.Join Genealogy Adventures Live the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at 4 pm ESTShow URL: https://www.facebook.com/genealogyadventuresusa

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S01 E08 Genealogy Adventures Live Sheila Hightower - Allen DNA Memorial Fund Howard University

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Check out our recent broadcast about our groundbreaking project with Howard University's Biology & Genomics Dept. We chatted with our Sheila Hightower-Allen DNA Memorial Fund Project partners - Director of Biology, Dr. Fatima Jackson, and Geneticist, Jennifer Caldwell - about the intersection of science + technology + genetics + genetic genealogy + health screening + anthropology. The show aired on June 17th. Please share so we can get the word out about this special and historic project.Genealogy Adventures sirs on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of everything month at 4pm EST.Genealogy Adventures: https://www.facebook.com/genealogyadventuresusa/

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S01 E07 Genealogy Adventures Live Critical Thinking Genealogy

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Genealogical research is filled with mysteries, conundrums, conflicting information, and dubious claims...which needs solving in some way shape or form to reach a resolution and the truth. Critical thinking is an essential tool/skill every serious genealogist and family historian ought to use in the course of his or her research.So what is critical thinking?Criticalthinking.org says that critical thinking is:“...that mode of thinking — about any subject, content, or problem — in which the thinker improves the quality of his or her thinking by skillfully analyzing, assessing, and reconstructing it [thinking about how you think]. Critical thinking is self-directed, self-disciplined, self-monitored, and self-corrective thinking. It entails effective communication and problem-solving abilities, as well as a commitment to overcome our native egocentrism [not making everything about us or our viewpoint] and sociocentrism [a tendency to assume the superiority or rightness of one's own social group]."A well-cultivated critical thinker:• Raises vital questions and problems, formulating them clearly and precisely;• Gathers and assesses relevant information, using abstract ideas to interpret it effectively;• Comes to well-reasoned conclusions and solutions, testing them against relevant criteria and standards;• Thinks openmindedly within alternative systems of thought, recognizing and assessing, as needs be, their assumptions, implications, and practical consequences; and• Communicates effectively with others in figuring out solutions to complex problemsJoin Donya and Brian as they chat about how critical thinking is embedded in their genealogical research...And the amazing successes they've had piecing lost branches of their family via this essential skill.See you on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month at 4 pm EST for Genealogy Adventures Live!Follow our Facebook page to catch our live broadcasts via https://www.facebook.com/genealogyadventuresusa

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S01 E06 Genealogy Adventures Live Ancestral Naming Conventions Smashing Genealogy Brick Walls

Mon, 21 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT

There are times when we only have an ancestor's name to work with in the coyrse of our family research; especially if your ancestral history is filled with one name ancestors (e.g. enslaved ancestors).Understanding your family's naming conventions - among your different ancestral lines - can give you major clues to work with when it comes to pushing your family's story back further. For enslaved African-descended people in America, who were forbidden from reading and writing, the names they chose for their children were ladden with their family's history...and clues you can work with.Have you ever wondered how a person got their name? How about why there are so many Augustus, Carrie, Janie, and Alphonso in one family? With women in particular, if you only have a first name to go by, her first name can be a vital clue to her family connection. Join Genealogy Adventures Live every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month @ 4pm EST via https://www.facebook.com/genealogyadventuresusa

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S01 E05 Genealogy Adventures Live Endogamy - The Good The Bad And The Ugly

Mon, 07 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Donya and Brian's family research broke Ancestry! The reason why has everything to do with endogamy. When your great-grandparents are second cousins, their parents were first cousins, and when your 3x great-grandparents are also second cousins... Ancestry just can't handle it. It's not just a hot mess, it is a red hot mess!Endogamy not only affects your paper trail research, it also heavily affects your DNA research.LINKS (articles cited in the video):1. Endogamy: Or how an entire county can be related via https://genealogyadventures.wordpress.com/2017/12/07/endogamy-or-how-an-entire-county-can-be-related/2. Endogamy on the plantation via https://genealogyadventures.wordpress.com/2017/12/17/endogamy-on-the-plantation/

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S01 E04 Genealogy Adventures Live First Contact With DNA Cousins Of A Different Race or Ethnicity

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT

So you've taken a DNA test....and discovered you have cousins who don't look like you or pray like you. This shouldn't be seen as the end of the world. Nor should it feel like the worst thing to happen to you in the entirety of your life.It's an opportunity.When it comes to Americans, it's an opportunity to cross the rubicon and actually reach out to people you may not ordinarily speak to. As well as an opportunity to learn more about your family's journey and history.Here at Genealogy Adventures, we have tales about the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to first contact with folks who do not look like us.There are no etiquette guides for this tricky subject. Where's Ms. Manners when you need her 😉 However, in this episode, Brian Sheffey and Donya Papoose Williams will share their thoughts and advice...especially where the unexpected family connection comes via slavery.LINKS:Beyond Kin Project Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/beyondkinBeyond Kin Project Website:https://beyondkin.org

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S01 E03 Genealogy Adventures Live Freedmens Bureau Work Contracts

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Freedmen Bureau records are a critical resource for African American genealogical research. It would have been impossible for the Genealogy Adventures team to reconstruct many of our enslaved family lines without this vital resource. These work contracts have opened door after door of discoveries in our African American research:LINKSFreedmen's Bureau records main page on FamilySearch (FREE):https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/African_American_Freedmen%27s_Bureau_RecordsFreedmen's Bureau Work Contracts main page (FREE):https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/United_States,_Freedmen%27s_Bureau_Labor_Contracts,_Indenture_and_Apprenticeship_Records_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records)Burrell Yeldell's work contract:https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9ZG-Y3KL?i=526&cc=2127881Martha Brooks' contract:https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89ZG-Y9CX?i=170&cc=2127881

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S01 E02 Working With Your DNA Test Results

Mon, 19 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT

In our second episode, co-hosts (and cousins!) Brian Sheffey and Donya Williams talk about:* The difference between mtDNA, YDNA, and autosomal DNA;* General ways you can work with the different types of DNA;* What they learned about themselves through DNA testing;* How DNA results and paper trail genealogy work together; and* Some easy ways to start working on your 3rd and 4th cousin matches to figure out who your common ancestors were.

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