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Ancestors Pay Stub

Miners worked ... and here's the proof.

DNA

Why Testing Is Important

Let the Words Speak

Read and Listen to the Voices

History in the Basement

Take steps to locate your find.

History Finds in Unique Places

One man's junk ... could be another Family's treasure.

Ancestors Threads … Past and Present 

The cloth that covers.

The Old Church Still Remains The Same

Memories Fading with each Generation 

Keeping History Alive in Your Family 

Read Books and listen to Audio

A VIEW TO WRITE

Sitting by the rivers can bring back memories.

A Journal or Personal History Provides a Historical Link to your Descendants 

A written life is LEGACY for your children

The Journey Never Stops 

Crossing over Bridges, Mountains and Rivers to find Family History 

Wearing Overalls is a Man Thing … until it isn’t.

From Farming to Factories to Mining to Construction … the rough dress for the male worker, were the “slops” … the “dungaree” … the “bib” … the “jumpsuit” … the “coverall” … the “OVERALL”.

Old NEIGHBORS home still standing 

Hanging in there … but times are a changing

Hidden and Tucked Away

A Call for Remembrance

Don’t Forget your 2nd Cousins

Family Genealogy Research is about width and depth of family relations

First Cousins Stories

A zoom call or get together, will earn you a wealth of knowledge.

The Birmingham African American Genealogy Group, Inc. Celebrates Juneteenth Day

Please go and attended one of many celebrations throughout the area.

Soliders Produce Many Records.

Finding them is your job.

Learning about your Ancestors Occupation

In his time and season.

What was one of your Ancestor’s Favorite Songs?

Singing mellows the soul.

STORIES IN THE EARTH

Families in a Box

CLASS MATES

Are we Related? Discovery in Graduation Programs.

BUILDING FAMILY WEALTH

Stories are told through our families' adventures with the Stock Market

Old Church Directories are Invaluable

Finding Family in Old Church Records

From Africa to America

Within Life's Waters ... Our Ancestors ... Those Discarded in the Crossing ... Will be Honored and Remembered.

MAKING MY WAY OUT OF THE SOUTH

Heading North or West has to be better than where I am at. (Photo - Columbus Dispatch)

They Can Be Found in Old Maps

Finding ancestors through census enumeration maps

Old Family Letters, Photos, and Documents need your Attention!

Important records can be found

Who is My Family!

You, as a descendant ... it is important to keep the family legacy alive.

A Piece of Him is Still Nearby.

Don't forget military records for valuable personal information and memories.

Family Road Trips

When your ancestors traveled on vacations and visited family.

Listen to the Voices of Memory

Remembering the Good Times as a Child

Stories from old neighborhoods still echo with memories

How important it is to walk the land of our ancestors.

KWANZAA

A Few Thoughts on Sending Christmas Cards

Christmas Cards: Remembering Our Families during the Holidays 

Dunbar Negro School in Bessemer educated many African Americans during the segregation era.

Did your ancestors attend Dunbar?

The Joy of Spirits

Moonshine or fine whisky ? What conversations around alcohol do you remember at family events. What were the preferences … the likes … the dislikes?

House Built with Love

One man's trash is another man's treasure.

Historical Maps Hiding in Plain Sight ... in front of your face

When visiting your ancestor's hometown ... look around for old buildings and landmarks of the past.

History in Plain Sight on a Church Cornerstone

Reading the names inscribed may reveal an Ancestor.

To Our Veterans Who Served and made a Difference in our Country and in the World

We give thanks to all the Men and Women Who Served or are currently serving our Country..

African American Cemeteries Need Attention

A Call to Action to Cleanup African American Cemeteries

Negro Schools Valued Education

In the early 1900s more colored schools was built to educate the negro children in the state.

Oral Histories From The Past Give a View of What Life was Like

Oral Histories of local communities can be found in libraries, universities, businesses, genealogy socities, archieves, private collections and online databases.

Family Photos have Many Memories

The Lewis Bradford Family Gathering back in the Day

Historical Photo of Records: No Longer Available for Public to Review.

The Past is our future, make sure you document your findings.

The Pendleton Store Still Stands

While driving through the Northeast corner of Jefferson County, in the old community of Patrick City, which is now Leeds, Alabama. The Pendleton’s came from Margaret, Alabama. When they moved into Patrick City, they didn’t have a place for simple groceries. In the evening after school, kids would come to the store and visit with Mrs. Pendleton.