# Tracing Lineage > Family Genealogy Research ## Posts - [1800's Lineage & History of the Winters & Scales family](https://tracinglineage.com/1800s-lineage-history-of-the-winters-scales-family/): Just who exactly was my great- great grandfather, James Winters, and who were his parents? Despite all of my years of research, it's sad that I know so little about him, except the picture shown in this blog is him in 1877. Yet, this is entirely understandable since he passed away in 1907, almost 60 years before I was born. And are just how are we connected to the Scales? Well, I've decided to write a summary of and share it in a simple, readable format. Lets check out the history of the Winters and Scales family. - [God's Spectacularly, Awesome Generational Blessings](https://tracinglineage.com/gods-100-spectacular-awesome-generational-blessings/): grandfather, James Winters Sr. (1945-1907). From James' Wife, Senora Scales, there are ten generations from Othello to Charity (1764-1826). You can see the Winters Family Genealogy here.  But again, why does God care? Generational Blessings. - [The Winters-Scales Family Reunion Website that is So Much More - Read Me First](https://tracinglineage.com/the-winters-family-reunion-website-that-is-so-much-more/): If you are new to this site, TracingLineage.com, you might be asking a few questions. "Is this the Winters Family Reunion website?" Response: Yes, it is. "Is this the website where we register for the Winters Family Reunion events?" Response: Yes, it is. Then you might wonder, "Then why is it named TracingLineage instead of "WintersFamilyReuinion.com?" - [Tracing that Elusive Slaveholder – Part 2](https://tracinglineage.com/tracing-that-elusive-slaveholder-part-2/): This blog is the second part of the series entitled tracing that elusive slaveholder. In this writing, I will go into depth as best I can about Arthur Smith Hogan, our family’s slaveholder, and how his journey affected our ancestors. - [James Winters Descendants from 1845-1954](https://tracinglineage.com/james-winters-descendants-from-1845-1954/): James Winters Descendants from 1845-1954. If you are trying to figure out how and where you fit into the Winters Family, this is the blog to read. It's all thanks to Louisa Winters, James Winters' 3rd child. - [10 Reasons Why Ancestry.com and AncestryDNA are Worth it](https://tracinglineage.com/10-reasons-why-ancestry-com-and-ancestrydna-are-worth-it/): You've seen the shows Finding Your Roots and maybe even know people who have taken DNA tests with surprising results. However, in your mind, you're wondering.  Are Ancestry.com and AncestryDNA worth the effort and associated costs?  From the people I've personally helped whose lives are changed, the answer is a resounding yes!!  - [DNA and Related Technology Connects Family](https://tracinglineage.com/dna-and-related-technology-connects-family/): Panel discussion on how the internet revealed information about past and present relatives. Session and panel discussion from the 45th Annual Lewis family Reunion. Friday, August 13, 2021 discussion on how the internet revealed information about past and present relatives as hosted by Shawn Tate, Lewis Family Reunion president, and Francis Winters descendant. DNA Technology Connects Family. - [Tracing that Elusive Slaveholder – Part 1](https://tracinglineage.com/tracing-that-elusive-slaveholder-part-1/): Enslaved. Experienced African American genealogists will all tell you the same thing. To trace your family history beyond the 1870 brick wall, you will have to spend some time tracing that elusive slaveholder. Sorry, but there is no way around it. I was able to trace them, and this is part of their story and ours - [Using DNA to Overcome Family Search Struggles](https://tracinglineage.com/using-dna-to-overcome-family-search-struggles/): You’ve been searching for your family your entire life. You feel a need to know where you came from. It’s just natural. So far, you’ve been unsuccessful. Why not try using DNA to overcome your family search struggle? - [Non Parental Events - Can be 100% Devastating](https://tracinglineage.com/non-parental-events/): A Non Parental Event is when people take DNA tests, and discover the unexpected, an NPE. "NPE" is a genetic genealogy term which simply means a mother, a father or both, are not the biological birth parents. This is a DNA Surprise - [Discovering Close Family- Your Life Just Positively Changed](https://tracinglineage.com/discovering-close-family/): It can happen unexpectedly. At any point in your life. Maybe through a surprise DNA revelation, or in my case a casual phone call with an uncle. Now you are discovering close family that you never even knew existed. - [Early African Americans - Community Clustering](https://tracinglineage.com/how-to-find-those-early-african-american-families-community-clustering/): Tracing our lineage can be exciting and rewarding as we uncover the stories of our ancestor’s past. There is nothing like finding your early African American relative in a historic record. But how do we go about finding those early African American Families? Through Community Clustering! ## Pages - [2023 On Site Registration](https://tracinglineage.com/2023-on-site-registration/): 2023 Winters-Scales Reunion Registration - [Scales Genealogy](https://tracinglineage.com/scales-genealogy/): Scales Family Genealogy Julius Scales (1814-~1911) & Charlotte Smith (1825 -?) My research on the descendants of Julius Scales is a work in progress. From records we see that Julius was 31 at the time of Senora Scales birth; his oldest recorded child. However, DNA suggests that he had children older than Senora who remained […] - [Image upload form](https://tracinglineage.com/image-upload-form/): Submit Family Photos Visit our Family Facebook Group Here!   - [2023 Winters-Scales reunion](https://tracinglineage.com/2023-winters-scales-reunion/): 2023 Winters-Scales Family Reunion Theme: Reconciliation, The Restoration of Relationships Houston, Texas Friday June 16 | Saturday June, 17 | Sunday 18 This Years’ Family Reunion Event is Official….And its FREE! Go directly to Registration Now Hello Family! Greetings to our Winters and Scales family. It’s time for our Family Reunion once again, and as […] - [Welcome](https://tracinglineage.com/welcome/): Welcome Aboard Greetings family and friends. We’re glad you are a member of our Winters website! We’re working hard to bring continuous family related content, current and historical. If there something on our website you’d like to see, just let me know. James Winters (1843-1907) Upcoming Events & News   Our 2022 Winters Family Reunion […] - [Terms and Conditions](https://tracinglineage.com/terms-and-conditions/): Welcome to Tracing Lineage! These terms and conditions outline the rules and regulations for the use of Tracing Lineage’s Website, located at http://tracinglineage.com/. By accessing this website we assume you accept these terms and conditions. Do not continue to use Tracing Lineage if you do not agree to take all of the terms and conditions […] - [2022 Winters Family Reunion](https://tracinglineage.com/2022-winters-family-reunion/): Announcing the 2022 Winters Family Reunion About Our Event On June 19, 1865, Union Soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas to announce freedom for African Americans. Our family was living in Washington, Texas, 130 miles away. In fact we had been there since ~1860 when en-slavers Amanda Hogan, Sarah Hogan and Thacker Winter had brought us […] - [Winters DNA Sample](https://tracinglineage.com/winters-dna-sample/): Sampling of Winters Family DNA To trace our lineage, I have multiple Winters family kits that I manage or access on Ancestry.com DNA.  My Uncle Edward is a generation closer to our ancestors, so I used his AncestryDNA as a reference for this chart; he is indicated in purple. Always DNA test the oldest living […] - [Need Help?](https://tracinglineage.com/need-help/): Do You Need Help with Getting Started Continuing Research DNA Matches Finding Parents What to Do Next ?? Here’s How I Can Help Get In Touch ! Contact Us Research Assistance Help with Your Research Family Tree Assistance Help Building Your Family Tree DNA Assistance Help with Your DNA & Matches “My brother and I had been looking for his son, for […] - [Donations](https://tracinglineage.com/donations/): Donations for James Winters Family Reunion, LLC “James Winters Family Reunion, LLC” is a Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) created to reconnect Winters-Scales family descendants and other related activities. We plan to become a tax-deductible 501C, but we aren’t there yet. Even so,  your reunion committee has worked hard to make our 2023 reunion event free, […] - [Winters Genealogy](https://tracinglineage.com/winters-genealogy/): Winters Family Genealogy James Winters (1840-1907) & Senora Scales (1845-1918) Click each Plus (+) to see Summary Information. To collapse, click Minus (-) Mary Winters & Lymus Hayes (1866-1940) Summary When Mary Elizabeth Winters was born on August 31, 1866, in Washington, Texas, her father, James, was 23, and her mother, Senora, was 21. She […] - [2019 Winters Reunion - Sunday Gallery](https://tracinglineage.com/2019-winters-family-reunion-sun/): 2019 Winters Reunion – Sunday Gallery Humble, Texas – Sun June 20 Lakeland Missionary Baptist Church – Speaker: Cousin & Pastor Anita Williams 1651 Countryside Village Blvd, Humble ,TX (Family members attended two separate churches. No pictures available for the other church.) - [The Winters Historic Timeline](https://tracinglineage.com/winters-family-historic-timeline/): Winters Family Historic Timeline 1842 -1910 James Winters & Senora Scales | Clara Ashbury Mary | James | Louise | Scott | Lottie | Bettie | Jeff | John A| Malisia | Thacker | Senora | Nelson 1843MississippiJames Winters Sr. is Born According to US Census, James Winters was born in Mississippi between 1835 and […] - [Photos](https://tracinglineage.com/photos/): Photos 2019 Winters Family Reunion Friday Gallery 2019 Winters Family Reunion Saturday Gallery 2019 Winters Family Reunion Sunday Gallery - [2019 Winters Family Reunion - Friday Gallery](https://tracinglineage.com/2019-winters-family-reunion-fri/): 2019 Winters Family Reunion – Friday Gallery Humble, Texas – Fri June 28 Welcome Reception at Humble Civic Center 8233 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble, TX - [2019 Winters Family Reunion - Saturday Gallery](https://tracinglineage.com/2019-winters-family-reunion-saturday/): 2019 Winters Family Reunion – Saturday Gallery Houston Texas – Sat June 29 Family BBQ at Alexander Deussen Park 12303 Sonnier St, Houston, TX The event was originally scheduled for the park, but we were hit with a huge storm. Cousin Lakesha Graham-Winslow, A John Alexander Winters descendant called her pastor, and was able to […] - [2019 Winters Family Reunion](https://tracinglineage.com/2019-winters-family-reunion/): 2019 Winters Family Reunion Committee Anita Thomas-Williams Arethia Winters Beverly Hall-Farooq Bianca Winters Cheronda Simmons Cynthia Winters Joy Charles-White Lakesha Graham-Winslow Leonard Mixon Rhonda Jenkins Virginia “Shane” Norman Previous Next 2019 Winters Family Reunion In 2013, I visited Texas to meet my maternal aunts, uncle and step grandmother for the first time (Read my story […] - [My Winters Family](https://tracinglineage.com/we-are-winters/): The Nelson Winters Family of Texas I’m a Winters (and Scales) Too… When I reach out to my Winters family DNA matches, I am sometimes met with a raised eyebrow. The Winters family has been in Texas since 1860, and although they might recognize some last names, the name of Mixon does not have that privilege. So, […] - [About](https://tracinglineage.com/about/): Winters Family Land -Washington County, Texas About Me I’m a huge advocate of Ancestry.com and I believe in helping people discover their family history and connecting with their heritage. I help others embark on their own journey of self-discovery. This site is all about genealogy. What you can discover is that your family is larger […] - [Blog](https://tracinglineage.com/blog/) - [Privacy Policy](https://tracinglineage.com/privacy-policy/): Who we are Our website address is: http://tracinglineage.com. Comments When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided […] - [Contact](https://tracinglineage.com/contact/): Contact Us We’d love to hear from you ! - [Home](https://tracinglineage.com/): 2023 Reunion Pics coming soon! Reconnecting Family By Tracing Lineage I’m Leonard Mixon. Welcome to the journey of discovering your roots. If you’ve ever looked at yourself in the mirror and wondered where you came from, you are in the right place. This site is all about family and genealogy. We all come from a […] ## Optional - [Agent (MCP protocol)](websites-agents.hostinger.com/tracinglineage.com/mcp) [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)