North Carolina GS Fall 2026 Conference

NC Ancestry

If you have North Carolina ancestors, this is an interview you won’t want to miss. While attending the National Genealogical Society Conference, I sat down with David McCorkle, President of the North Carolina Genealogical Society, to talk about the upcoming NCGS Fall Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina, as well as some of the best resources […]

1870’s Marriage Certificate Found in Thrift Shop: The Whole Story

1870’s Marriage Certificate Found in Thrift Shop: The Whole Story

National media picked up this family history story about the 1870’s marriage certificate that was found in the back of a painting in a thrift shop. I’m the one who solved the mystery of this old marriage certificate. In this episode, I’m going to share with you the whole story, how I did the genealogy […]

Researching Persons of Color: African American Genealogy

African American Genealogy and Family History

Learn about how to research the family history for “persons of color.”  This “footnotes” episode features Renate Yarborough Sanders.  She teaches us how to research African American ancestors and the records for genealogy in the United States. Handout listed below. Renate’s Bio – Renate Yarborough Sanders, genealogist, is an experienced and engaging speaker, who descends […]