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Looking for arrival information for Samuel Standring Stewart and Alice Isherwood. They married 27 August 1856 in Port Esperance, Tasmania. Samuel's parents were Thomas Stewart and Sarah Standring. Alice's parents were James Isherwood and Ann Entwistle.
by Teenab 1 day, 16 hours ago

My 4xGG name was Robert Gray 1791-1859 born in Tennessee, USA. Looking for info on who his parents were.
by Lagoldsmith 1 week, 1 day ago

Looking for any relation of Robert Oliver born 1878 (not sure where) died 1969 in Taree, NSW, Australia.
by jollygood 1 week, 3 days ago

I just want to find out about Henry Boucher ,that lives in De Aar South Africa. Is he stll alive and how can I contact him?
by EddieB1971 2 weeks, 2 days ago

Correction : I am searching for Graham Bickford French Horne player MSO. (Not Graham Bicknell. My mistake). As a boy I sailed with Graham at Rosebud. Ian D Murray now living at Childers 3824. Tel 0400 138 745.
by Childers3824 2 weeks, 3 days ago

I am anxious to contact Graham Bicknell French Horn player MSO. Years ago I sailed as foresail hand in his VS at Rosebud. Thesedays I live at Childers 3824. Tel 0400 138 745.
by Childers3824 2 weeks, 3 days ago

Looking for info on Martin ryan
by Jr123 1 month ago

Looking for info on Anabella Reid married to William Vokey
by Bakeapple 1 month ago

i am looking for Johanna Theresa Morunga from pungaru hokianga northlands new zealand she married a dickson her son is looking for any one who knew her or knew of her and her family
by fingerandus 1 month, 1 week ago

Is it possible that the Gaudiano clan here in the Philippines are related to the other clans in USA?
by Gaudiano 1 month, 1 week ago

Is there a reliable list of confederate deaths that took place during the American Civil War?
by kbitznelson 1 month, 1 week ago

Hi, Who is ngairedith?? I was looking at page's on Journal for 'Valentine: Marine Retreat. Petone' and I noticed it was set-up
by 2marty 1 month, 1 week ago

Who are the parents of tita ENOKA
by Maryenoka 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Who are the parents of tita enoka
by Maryenoka 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Roy family from Morayshire Scotland 1658-1698
by Phdocc 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Does anyone know W. W. Campbell, probably doctor, maybe Army Capt, who was in Palestine in 1851 with a group moving around the country? Thank you.
by Kmarks 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Can anyone find LAVINIA VANHORN? SHE MARRIED MY WILLIAM ELDRIDGE IN Davenport, Iowa on 24 December 1840. I have very little info on her.
by Bawden4 2 months, 1 week ago

I'm looking for any information on Thomas Jefferson Hill and family.
by UnMasked 2 months, 2 weeks ago

need information on Jeremiah Dodson born in South Carolina 1800 died 1880 in Tennessee.
by auntb72448 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Does anyone have any info about my grandfather's family. He was born Robert William Brown but changed his name to Robert William Duncan when he arrived in Australia in 1914. He was born in Bermuda c1879 to British parents (mother may have been Irish).
by DD1965 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Elizabeth Higgeson, born 1726
by Andrew37 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Looking for information on Parents of Joseph Mack Born Ballarat 1863???
by mishymurph 3 months, 1 week ago

I am looking for descendant of Jacob Weiss of Mount Vernon In. was born June 17,1840 in Bavaria(Bayeen) Germany came United States 1854 with his parents Joseph, Magdalena Weiss and his brother Sebastian Weiss I think he has a son name Joseph that died as
by tbudde 3 months, 1 week ago

My grandfather's name was Lionel George Cheyne, born in 1893 in Australia. His father John, also born in Australia, was married to Margaret Monika Monks. More info re Margaret. Born IReland?
by 24682468368 4 months ago

Was it common to record a Catholic observation rather than a date on a naturalization document? How credible was the birth and last known location recorded on these documents.
by Billburns 5 months ago

Does anyone have any info on Howlett’s who came to Newfoundland from Ireland in 1700’s and early 1800’s?
by lhow2000 5 months, 1 week ago

Does anyone have any information on Gerald Maxwell Mills and Jean Olga Dowling ,Tasmania
by Nenes64 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Looking for any info on Edward Frank Donahue born Aug.29 1965-67 in the state of Washington. Died in an accident in his late 20's
by Kizmet 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Hi I am trying to do research on molloy name but cant find public tree
by Chx 5 months, 2 weeks ago

How can I submit a DNA sample to FamilyTreeCircles?
by gmacosko 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Descendant of Roderick Mackenzie ? is Lily Gow 24 little Londsdale 1925 owner Lot 167 PS6951 Will Will Rook County of Bourke one of them
by Asabi1 5 months, 3 weeks ago

I'm looking for any and all information on John Jacob Hand, born 1816 - 1842 England m to Sarah Cagle born 1815? - 1862 Tennessee. They moved, lived, and died in Williamson or Franklin County Illinois.
by handfamily60 5 months, 4 weeks ago

does anyone know who from orange county is writing about the bull ancestors i need to know i have a few to add thanks
by sls200 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Looking for Captain John Lamont b. between 1740 -1755 in Scotland. He Married Mary Colquhoun of Dumbartenshire in 1775.They Lived in Port Glasgow.
by vwkkaytay 6 months ago

i would like to know if you can me find my dads side of the family
by lynnjones50 6 months, 1 week ago

can any one help me with my family
by lynnjones50 6 months, 1 week ago

two conflicting names, I have two conflicting names in Edgecombe co. nc. Ann M. Pitt Parker and
by 04023774 6 months, 2 weeks ago

I need to know who was my Grandpa Harold Jordan he was born in Kansas City December 26 1901
by Queen39 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Looking for information about Patrick Fox born 1856 and Sarah Mckeough born 1857, they married in Gilbert in 1881.
by Sue457 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Does anyone have info on Huria hotene Te wake?
by DevilishLooks 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Can you assist me with William Smoker who arrived in Adelaide 1835 onthe ship Lysaghtfrom the UK
by sussie 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Is this site only for USA?
by Wac77 7 months ago

Does any-one have any information on a birth of, Frederick Solomon Richards, born in Bishops Waltham, Hampshire abt 1873 ? There seems to be no birth in that name. Is there a family relative out there.
by cpwoods 7 months, 1 week ago

i LIVE IN CANADA, DOES YOUR SITE HAVE INFO ON CANADIAN FAMILIES???
by RDK 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Answer to query posted here re Thomas Morton 1811 married to Nancy Priestly
by Mattse1 8 months, 1 week ago

I am wanting to know if anyone has any idea when WILLIAM ALEXANDER MCDONALD born Scotland 1938-9 came to NZ. with his wife Elizabeth (nee Harrison) I would like to know the name of the ship, the date, etc. I may be able to help others
by anne_freeman 8 months, 1 week ago

Trying to find the parent, borthers, sisters, Aunts Uncles and Grandparent for John Adam Mathaus born 1775 in Schwaigam-Wuerttemberg Germany. He moved to PA in 1818.
by Gallaher 8 months, 1 week ago

Seeking info on immed. family of Australian Brigadier General Walter John Clark; married Mary Euphemia 1884. I saw connection on blog by Itellya but have lost it.
by Evan_Donohue 9 months ago

Who are the parents of Frank Edward Pearce?
by pattywat 9 months, 1 week ago