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Latest Questions

Who are the parents of tita ENOKA
by Maryenoka 3 days, 1 hour ago

Who are the parents of tita enoka
by Maryenoka 3 days, 1 hour ago

Roy family from Morayshire Scotland 1658-1698
by Phdocc 3 days, 5 hours 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 week, 2 days 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 3 weeks, 1 day ago

I'm looking for any information on Thomas Jefferson Hill and family.
by UnMasked 1 month ago

need information on Jeremiah Dodson born in South Carolina 1800 died 1880 in Tennessee.
by auntb72448 1 month 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 1 month, 1 week ago

Elizabeth Higgeson, born 1726
by Andrew37 1 month, 1 week ago

Looking for information on Parents of Joseph Mack Born Ballarat 1863???
by mishymurph 1 month, 3 weeks 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 1 month, 3 weeks 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 2 months, 1 week 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 3 months, 1 week ago

Does anyone have any info on Howlett’s who came to Newfoundland from Ireland in 1700’s and early 1800’s?
by lhow2000 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Does anyone have any information on Gerald Maxwell Mills and Jean Olga Dowling ,Tasmania
by Nenes64 3 months, 3 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 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Hi I am trying to do research on molloy name but cant find public tree
by Chx 4 months ago

How can I submit a DNA sample to FamilyTreeCircles?
by gmacosko 4 months 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 4 months, 1 week 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 4 months, 1 week 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 4 months, 1 week 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 4 months, 1 week ago

i would like to know if you can me find my dads side of the family
by lynnjones50 4 months, 2 weeks ago

can any one help me with my family
by lynnjones50 4 months, 2 weeks ago

two conflicting names, I have two conflicting names in Edgecombe co. nc. Ann M. Pitt Parker and
by 04023774 4 months, 3 weeks ago

I need to know who was my Grandpa Harold Jordan he was born in Kansas City December 26 1901
by Queen39 4 months, 4 weeks ago

Looking for information about Patrick Fox born 1856 and Sarah Mckeough born 1857, they married in Gilbert in 1881.
by Sue457 5 months ago

Does anyone have info on Huria hotene Te wake?
by DevilishLooks 5 months ago

Can you assist me with William Smoker who arrived in Adelaide 1835 onthe ship Lysaghtfrom the UK
by sussie 5 months ago

Is this site only for USA?
by Wac77 5 months, 1 week 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 5 months, 3 weeks ago

i LIVE IN CANADA, DOES YOUR SITE HAVE INFO ON CANADIAN FAMILIES???
by RDK 6 months ago

Answer to query posted here re Thomas Morton 1811 married to Nancy Priestly
by Mattse1 6 months, 2 weeks 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 6 months, 2 weeks 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 6 months, 3 weeks 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 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Who are the parents of Frank Edward Pearce?
by pattywat 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Is Gorden Ramasey the chief related to any of the Ramsay Castles in Scotland?
by Gallaher 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Fr Patrick Flannelly 1798-1864 was Parish Priest in Easkey, Sligo, Ireland and uncle to Bryan Kenny jnr 1836-1916 farmer of Carrenrod in Easkey. I am trying to find the names of any of his siblings. Thanks
by Kane133 7 months, 3 weeks ago

i am looking for detail of sarah phillips b.1849, david phillips b. 1837 thomas phillips b. 1841. parents john and margaret (Evans) Phillips married 1836 Merthyr Tydfil
by 19carmen37 7 months, 4 weeks ago

i want to look at uk and wales records
by 19carmen37 7 months, 4 weeks ago

Pechal Family Members (PA)
by DavidFrederick 8 months, 1 week ago

Looking/researching Frederick family New York State
by DavidFrederick 8 months, 1 week ago

Looking for an Alex Gunning born in Scotland around 1885-1895. Does anyone know of his parents, or other family ?
by tractor 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Does anyone have information about Claude and Isabella Auld? They are brother and sister born in Scotland I don't know their parents.
by tractor 8 months, 2 weeks ago

I'm searching for the death and burial of my GG Grandfather, Thomas McMillan (1837-?). Died presumably in Australia around 1900. Husband of Agnes McCallum (1838-1918) who died in Western Australia.(https://sites.google.com/site/motoguzzimackersfamilytree
by Mackers 8 months, 3 weeks ago

I am looking for information around the adoption of my grandmother Dawn Seymour (birth certificate Marie Agnus Ashley) to Robert Conrad Seymour (1876-1950).
by TullattK 8 months, 3 weeks ago

I'm looking for information about Isabella M. Gunning.She was born in Barr Ayrshire, Scotland 1889. Who was her husband and children?
by tractor 8 months, 3 weeks ago

In 1885 when our Walters family came to Australia (QLD) from Wales, it is said that they brought with them the family bible which included the family tree all the way back to the 12th century. This family bible was 'given away' in about the 1950's.
by helenwalters1 8 months, 3 weeks ago