Welcome to Generational Journeys
Generational Journeys is an idea that spawned from my own personal excitement that occurred when I began researching my own family tree. In life, we all come to a point for one reason or another where, we feel the need to find ourselves again. Part of finding ourselves includes discovering our family's story and learning about where we come from. Learning what makes us the person we are. Where do our personalities come from. What makes us think the way we do about things or act the way we do towards people. These traits and characteristics come from our ancestors.
Fifteen years ago, I found a new passion in genealogy research. When I was introduced to the Ancestry Family Tree Maker computer software, I didn't sleep for 3 days as I could not stop myself from wanting to know more. Since that time, I've run into a moment of life where I felt the need to find myself. While continuing my own family tree research, something kept pushing me to offer my assistance to others wanting to research and build their family trees. So....I've decided to do just that!
Services
General Family Tree Research
Starting with your great grandparents, we'll perform the research necessary to make your family story come to life!
Military Records Search
We'll you discover your ancestor's service to their country regardless of what war or period of time they served!
Birth Family Search
Whether you're an adoptee searching for your birth family or a professional needing heir research assistance, we can help!
Heir Search
Our Heir Search Services are designed to help families, legal professionals, and organizations locate rightful heirs efficiently and accurately.
Frequently Asked Questions
About us
Generational Journeys is a Tennessee-based, veteran owned genealogy research service. It's owner, Shannon Potts, a natural history buff, served on active duty in the United States Marine Corps for 8.5 years before being medically discharged honorably with a combat related injury. His military experience includes serving in the administrative field (personnel administration and human resources), and information technology.
Those fields regularly require research to be conducted. Working within the administrative field requires regular research and reading of military records, academic records, legal records, etc. The IT Field also requires constant research and learning.
Fifteen years ago, he discovered a new found passion for genealogy research when the Ancestry Family Tree Maker program was given to him as a Christmas present. That passion has led him to many discoveries in his own family tree and grown his desire to expand this newfound passion.
Academically, Shannon holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education and a Masters of Science degree in Sports Management. Within his undergraduate work, Shannon completed courses in US and World History, Native American History, Tennessee History, World and Western Civilization.
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