Why Tom Holcombe’s AI Method Is a Game‑Changer for Genealogists
Tom Holcombe shares a practical workflow for turning old documents into structured research notes using AI. His method helps genealogists spot gaps, resolve conflicts, and prepare for writing ancestor stories. It’s a smart, accessible approach that can save researchers hours.
From Mystery to Match
DNA, history, and family testimony came together to finally answer a question our family carried for nearly a century: Who fathered James Harry Heath?
Big News, Heycuz Family — My First Book Is Out!
The Ancestral Mirror explores the emotional patterns and inherited stories that shape us. Not genealogy—just a deeper look at what we carry and why.
How Do You Relate… to Half of History?
FamilySearch says I’m related to half of history — but distant cousins are everywhere. A fun look at celebrity “relatives” and what connection really means.
AI Is About to Clean Up My Genealogy Chaos (And Honestly, It’s About Time)
Someday soon, AI will clean up my genealogy files, rename everything, and stop me from saving “New Folder 7” again. A cousin can dream.
New Sullivan Research Shared by Outside Researchers
New Sullivan research was shared with us by outside researchers. Their line doesn’t match ours, but Heycuz members can review it if it connects to their branch.
Honoring the Lampley & Oliphant Ancestors: A Journey of Remembrance
In memory of the Lampley & Oliphant ancestors, whose graves were relocated with reverence after decades of silence. Thanks to Stacey Givens and Mary Jeanette Pendergrass Foust, their legacy lives on. May their names be remembered and their stories honored.
Visits to my grandparents home
Heycuz member Sylvia Lane shares childhood memories on the farm of grandparents’ JC Sullivan and Lillie Armentie Tidwell.
My Most Memorable Christmas
Virginia Greene, the late Heycuz historian shares a story about Christmas
Uncovering the Sullivan Family Legacy: A Genealogical Treasure Trove
Sylvia Lane has provided a comprehensive collection of historical documents that shed light on the Sullivan family’s Revolutionary War era history and genealogy. The collection offers a rich tapestry of historical records tracing the life and lineage of Jeremiah Sullivan
Aways in my heart – Darlene “Kittie” Heath
The last time I saw my Aunt Kittie she was full of sunshine just as she always was. She welcomed my sister and I into her home with open arms and began showering us with items she wanted us to take with us: a lace blanket, a pair of earrings, a necklace, and I kept…
Family Historian Robert Bryant’s passing
It is with a heavy heart that I report the passing of Robert Bryant who was an incredible contributor to our Family History here at Heycuz. Robert generously donated his time and resources to the histories of the Bryants, Gossetts, Harringtons, Sullivans, Allen,…
Virginia “Ginny” Greene has passed
I recently received a card from Clark Greene that his beloved “Ginny” had passed away last January. Here is her obituary from the Sheppard Funeral Chapel. She apparently was a victim of the heartbreaking disease of Alzheimers. My cousins will all attest to the legacy…
It’s Been Two Years, Two Months
Please view the video here. I had to remove it because it was slowing down the server. It’s been two years and two months since Dad died. I’ve never been one to keep to do lists except when I’m stressed out and scatter brained. This video has been on my to do list for…
We Pause to Remember
From the Revolutionary War to today, over 645,000 veterans have paid the ultimate sacrifice in combat. And while they are worthy of our honor each and every day, let us use Monday, May 31, 2021 as the special day that is set aside to reflect and recognize all that we…
How to Download Raw DNA
In case you wanted to use some of the fantastic tools over at Gedmatch, you might want to download your raw DNA from Ancestry. This is a quick walkthrough. For some reason my sound wasn’t working so the steps are outlined below. Directions for downloading your DNA…
People in our Family Who Died During the Influenza Epidemic
During the last pandemic in 1918, 265 of our ancestors and cousins died.
James Harlon Sullivan passes away
James Harlon Sullivan, son of John Washington Sullivan and Lula Mae Luther passed away on Aug. 23, 2018 in Glendale, California. He was 76 years old. He was born Nov. 7, 1941 in Nashville, Tennessee. His obituary can be seen here.
Wanda Rennie Adams Passes Away
DNA Circles
Those of you who follow Heycuz on Facebook will already have seen this. I recently had my DNA tested and want you to check out your connection to my DNA circles. It’s very interesting who comes up as a match and who doesn’t match. I’ve linked my…
Volunteer Needed for Lampley Reunion
Heycuz’s, I received this from our Cousin Camille Allen, coordinator for all the Lampley Reunions. Please help if you can. April Lampley Reunion 2017: Dear Lampley Cousins and Friends, I had every good intention of continuing to coordinate this year’s…
25th Annual Lampley Family Reunion
25th Annual LAMPLEY FAMILY REUNION!! Saturday, June 24, 2017 (The Saturday after Fathers’ Day) Porter Community Center* *11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Covered Dish Dinner at Noon Don’t forget your dish or other goodies, and your drinks of choice (non-alcoholic)! We’ll…
Remembering you on this Veteran’s Day
Meaningful, moving ways to support veterans this Memorial Day
(BPT) – “All gave some. Some gave all.” You likely hear that phrase around Memorial Day every year, but do you know its origin? Or what Memorial Day is supposed to mean to the veterans who gave some, the survivors of those who gave all, and the…
Heycuz Database
Thanks to all of the researchers who have put their hearts and souls into preserving our family histories.
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