Melissa Barker

Certified Archives Manager, Professional Genealogist, Lecturer, Teacher, Writer, Blogger, Book Reviewer

[Melissa Barker @TNArchivist]

Enjoyed chatting with my GenFriends and James and Alisha from Forgotten Lines YouTube Channel. James and Alisha are doing fantastic work telling the stories of those who came before us. Check it Out! #genealogy #archives

[Cheri Hudson Passey @CarolinaGirlGen]

GenFriends @TNArchivist , @jennyhawran , @LauraLHedgecock & I welcome James & Alisha from Forgotten Lines! https://t.co/8z3PU9VxSb #genealogy #familyhistory #forgottenlines

[Melissa Barker @TNArchivist]

Join me LIVE for my Virtual RootsTech 2026 presentation "Social and Civil Clubs: Researching Your Ancestors Community Involvement" Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 1:15 p.m. Central. https://t.co/e6Bj0I9FOl #NotAtRootsTech #RootsTech2026

[Melissa Barker @TNArchivist]

It's almost time! RootsTech 2026 starts tomorrow, March 5th! This is my 4th year to present a virtual presentation and be part of the media as #NotAtRootsTech If you haven't registered for #RootsTech26, it's FREE! https://t.co/JiwWByl7mW

[Melissa Barker @TNArchivist]

Enjoyed chatting with my GenFriends and our guest Richard Miller with GoldieMay and their new AI feature. Check it Out! #genealogy #archives #familyhistory #goldiemay #AI

[Cheri Hudson Passey @CarolinaGirlGen]

GenFriend @TNArchivist , @jennyhawran & I welcome Richard Miller of @goldiemayapp to talk about the new AI feature. Click to watch! https://t.co/9ub2059wct #genealogy #familyhistory #goldiemay #AI

[Melissa Barker @TNArchivist]

Today over at my blog "A Genealogist in the Archives" I am talking about "Autograph Books for Genealogy Research" and how they are the social media of yesterday. Check it Out! https://t.co/MIrUPI5pMX

[Melissa Barker @TNArchivist]

Enjoyed chatting with my GenFriends about our genealogy journey in 2025, the victories and the challenges. We also talked about our goals and ambitions for 2026! Check it Out! #genealogy #archives

[Cheri Hudson Passey @CarolinaGirlGen]

Carolina Girl Genealogy: GenFriends Genealogy Chat Show: Genealogy Journeys... @TNArchivist @jennyhawran @LauraLHedgecock @TFamilyTreeGirl @MKRgenealogy https://t.co/CbCSOwT8KQ #genealogy #familyhistory

[Melissa Barker @TNArchivist]

LAST DAY TO REGISTER! Today is the last day to register for "Organizing, Preserving, and Disaster-Proofing Your Family Archive" SLIG (Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy) Course. I am teaching 7 sessions in this course. Register Today! https://t.co/NLhXX3ybmf

[Melissa Barker @TNArchivist]

Today over on my blog "A Genealogist in the Archives" I am talking about "Genealogy Research When You Can't Travel". https://t.co/rshypBHXu8

[Melissa Barker @TNArchivist]

Today over on my blog "A Genealogist in the Archives" I am talking about "Preserving Old Black Paper Photo Albums". If you have some of these photo albums, this blog post is for you! Check it Out! https://t.co/gjCuugtQ1J

[Melissa Barker @TNArchivist]

Today over at my blog "A Genealogist in the Archives" I am talking about "Organizing Your Genealogy Research, Tips from an Archivist". Check it out! https://t.co/5GSgw6bY6o

[Melissa Barker @TNArchivist]

Enjoyed chatting with my GenFriends and author Nathan Dylan Goodwin about his latest genealogy mystery novel! Check it Out! #genealogy #archives #familyhistory

[Cheri Hudson Passey @CarolinaGirlGen]

GenFriends @TNArchivist @LauraLHedgecock @MKRgenealogy & I welcome Nathan Dylan Goodwin!
https://t.co/dmbyGmUyZI #genealogy #familyhistory

[Melissa Barker @TNArchivist]

Today over at my blog "A Genealogist in the Archives" I am talking about "Telling Your Ancestor's Story". Check it Out! https://t.co/hpbuF9mI81

[Melissa Barker @TNArchivist]

Join the Tennessee Genealogical Society for a FREE Webinar Wednesday, January 7, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Central with Melissa Barker and her presentation "Patriot Paths: Finding Your Tennessee American Revolution Ancestor" Registration link: https://t.co/BNqFDugPY7

[Melissa Barker @TNArchivist]

Join the Tennessee Genealogical Society for a FREE Webinar Wednesday, January 7, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Central with Melissa Barker and her presentation "Patriot Paths: Finding Your Tennessee American Revolution Ancestor" Registration link: https://t.co/BNqFDugPY7

[Melissa Barker @TNArchivist]

Enjoyed chatting with my GenFriends about the importance of family traditions and especially holiday traditions. Check it Out! #genealogy #archives #familyhistory #stories #holidays #traditions #familylegacy

[Cheri Hudson Passey @CarolinaGirlGen]

New GenFriends! @TNArchivist @jennyhawran @LauraLHedgecock and I get together to discuss the importance of holiday traditions. We'd love to hear yours and pass them down! https://t.co/LxmwcYvHcg #genealogy #familyhistory #traditions #holidays #stories #familylegacy

[Melissa Barker @TNArchivist]

Enjoyed chatting with my GenFriends and Relative Race Teams for the Season #16 Finally Reunion Show. Check it Out! #genealogy #archives @BYUtv #DNA #familyhistory #RelativeRace

[Cheri Hudson Passey @CarolinaGirlGen]

@RelativeRace Season 16 Team Reunion! GenFriends @TNArchivist @LauraLHedgecock @TFamilytreegirl @MKRgenealogy & I welcome members of all 4 teams! https://t.co/Epyw3CWFeX #RelativeRace #BYUtv #genealogy #familyhistory

[Melissa Barker @TNArchivist]

Enjoyed chatting with my GenFriends and our special guests Callie and Thaddeus! Check it Out! #genealogy #archives @BYUtv #DNA #familyhistory @RelativeRace

[Cheri Hudson Passey @CarolinaGirlGen]

Callie and Thaddeus join GenFriends @TNArchivist @jennyhawran @LauraLHedgecock @MKRgenealogy & me as we talk all things @RelativeRace Season 16 Day 9. What a day of finding family! https://t.co/YDlrEHMgma #genealogy #familyhistory #RelativeRace #BYUtv #DNA #Adoption

[Melissa Barker @TNArchivist]

Enjoyed chatting with my GenFriends about Day #8 of Relative Race! Check it Out! #genealogy #archives @BYUtv #familyhistory #DNA

[Cheri Hudson Passey @CarolinaGirlGen]

The chickens are back on Day 7 of Season 16 of @RelativeRace! Genfriends @TNArchivist @Tfamilytreegirl & @MKRgenealogy & I get together to talk about how lives are changing as the race moves on. https://t.co/sKNVLWCUny #genealogy #familyhistory #relativerace #BYUtv #DNA

[Melissa Barker @TNArchivist]

I will be teaching at SLIG in January! Registration for this course now open!

https://t.co/sNqoUzUKlB

[Melissa Barker @TNArchivist]

Enjoyed chatting with my GenFriends about Day #7 of Season #16 of Relative Race. The chicken has made a comeback! Check it Out! #genealogy #archives #familyhistory @BYUtv #DNA

[Cheri Hudson Passey @CarolinaGirlGen]

The chickens are back on Day 7 of Season 16 of @RelativeRace! Genfriends @TNArchivist @Tfamilytreegirl & @MKRgenealogy & I get together to talk about how lives are changing as the race moves on. https://t.co/sKNVLWCUny #genealogy #familyhistory #relativerace #BYUtv #DNA