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My dad’s stepdad, who he has a half sister by, his whole family is showing up in my DNA matches. Correct me if I’m wrong, but shouldn’t the only person with that name that I’m related to be my aunt (who is my dad’s half sister)? The rest of hi
by KristaC 4 days, 10 hours ago

Does anyone have information on Ellen Julia Beach, who is listed as the mother of Harry James Finney? Beach is from Ireland and emigrated to New York sometime around 1840? I have exhausted all the traditional search routes. Thanks in advance.
by jmfinney 5 days, 10 hours ago

Good day, Am looking for inputs on Jacob Stürmer (Stürmern, Stürmer)(Gerichtassessor) presumably born around 1612 in Züllichau (Schwiebus, Schwiebodzin) and deceased also presumaby around 1660 in Züllichau. Thanks for the slightest feedback.
by StephenGH 2 months, 1 week ago

How do you trace ...
by Drewsu 2 months, 1 week ago

Seeking Tipperary genealogy assistance
by jlyell 2 months, 1 week ago

I am looking for information on my granmothers second husband, Antonio Grajales. He died in Eagle Pass, Tx. He may have spent time in jail. My grandmother Manuela passed away 2019. They lived in Del Rio, TX together. I have zero records.
by Wenona 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Would love some ideas on the following. A DNA match has shown as 872cm over 13% this is for a aunty that has my grandfather as her birth father this new match is saying 1-2nd cousin. Iam thinking it could be a child with one of his brothers as father. The
by scarface 2 months, 3 weeks ago

not getting a email response
by CaptPolski 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Update on my earlier question re Ormsby and the Waikato Immigration Scheme, NZ. I've gained access to pas/lists for all 13 ships bar two, the Helenslee (dep Clyde, Scotland, 10Sept '64) and the Lancashire Witch (dep London, 10Feb, '65). No Ormsby so far.
by Raif 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Did an Ormsby (and Family?) arrive in New Zealand under the Waikato Immigration Scheme (13 ships) in the 1860s (1864-65).
by Raif 2 months, 3 weeks ago

I am searching a Thomas Lecher and his wife Mary Shere Lecher who arrived in Australia circa 1857 into Melbourne. Thomas was a Saddler and brought a son with him from Cornwall UK. His son's name was Richard who worked or was licencee of the 7 Stars Hotel
by Newberry 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Hello everyone, I have been trying to find information on my family. I have been stuck on Catherine Lawlor and her husband, John Morrissey. They had a daughter named Elizabeth Morrissey who married David Green in 1876.Would anyone have any info? Thank you
by CGreen 3 months ago

Looking for information on the parents of John Robert (Jack) Brandon, born in 1856 in Albany, NY. Parents documented names are Robert Brandon & Margaret Parter
by stone2298 4 months ago

Alvarez family Gibraltar
by Moseska 4 months ago

How can I contact Phil who has submitted a lot of research on part of my family? He noted in one page about George Hunt that his own wife is one of the daughters of Claude Hunt who was the youngest of the Hunt family. Mabel Gladys Hunt was my grandmother.
by GabrielleA 4 months, 3 weeks ago

What is the origin of the surname Lowber?
by Danny_the_Elusive 5 months ago

My 3x great grandfather was Thomas Leonard born in 1785 he married a Hannah Roberts in 1811 can some one help with sites for these early happenings please.
by scarface 5 months ago

edward adolohus Fisher
by Cbnferguson 5 months ago

When did David Wilson born in Portmoak in (1833) arrive in New Zealand?
by Donwil 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Searching for family of Robert Munro (born 9/5/1836 ?) in either Aberdeenshire or Inveraray Scotland. He emigrated to New Zealand aboard the ship "Clontarf" arriving 5 January 1859. Married to a Sarah McNee
by AngelaMM 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Hello! I'm looking for any info on my biological mother, Virginia Mary Curran. She passed away on 5/17/2021. I never got to meet her, and I would like to know her (my) family history.
by CraziCatLady58 6 months, 1 week ago

I am researching the ancestors of John Cramsey and Anna Thompson, both born in Ireland. I have hit a brick wall and need help.
by Nancy_1955 6 months, 1 week ago

Looking for info on Martin ryan
by nayut 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Brick Wall: I am trying to find 2 things: 1) burial location for Joseph A. (Amos- possibly) Hathaway and 2) if his parents are indeed William Hathaway and Sara Alligood. I would be very appreciative of any information. Joseph was from NC.
by AshleyCC9 6 months, 2 weeks ago

When did Charles Fitzgerald, born 30 June 1918 die in Auckland, New zealand
by shirday 7 months, 1 week ago

Charles Fitzgerald married Gwynneth Griffiths in New zealand 1945
by shirday 7 months, 1 week ago

Looking for info on Eliza Ann Chambers of Mo. She married Issac McCoin abt. 1869. and died before 1900. Her mother was Bida Ann Whitehead Chambers and father was William Richard Chambers of Missouri.
by mistymanessbeneat1962 8 months ago

Helping wife with her family tree. Looking for info on her g-g-grandfather Granville Corbin, died 1850 in Vermilion County, IL. Wife was Rachael Bloomfield Corbin, died 1853.
by BillM 8 months, 1 week ago

In the article about Ernest Lapointe being the great-grandson of Sitting Bull, I am curious to know why one of his sisters named Zeralda was left out.
by Benzera55Zeraben 8 months, 4 weeks ago

How can I get a copy of my great uncles death certificate? Thomas Norton, 33 yrs of age, died in San Francisco, CA 1918 @ St. Mary's Hospital. He was a native of Sacramento. His grave is in St. Joseph's cemetery. The headstone is either worn or was al
by PJaneSmith 9 months, 2 weeks ago

A relative posted incorrect data here for my ancestor Doswell Rogers. I have done DNA tests to prove that the father of Doswell Rogers is NOT named Thomas nor is his grandfather named John. How do I get this corrected? Eleanor Rogers Edmondson
by ROGERS 10 months, 1 week ago

Where did the Moran clan live in Ireland?
by PJaneSmith 10 months, 1 week ago

Who is the father and mother of Juanito Balobar Bulda
by rosemamuric 11 months ago

Thomas Richardson Aldrich of Charleston,South Carolina
by CTC_Russe 11 months ago

How do I change my password
by karanima 12 months ago

How do I contact a person if I don't have their full or correct email address and they want my data.
by ROGERS 12 months ago

I have a photo of Frederick James Silvius and his wife Mary Ann Tucker. Not portraits though, David Still davestill2017@gmail.com
by stilldave 1 year ago

i am looking for information on the Wattandee tribe in Irwin Western australia
by Windyfish 1 year ago

Does anyone have any information and/or photos of the Buckthought family of Thames, New Zealand?
by frostypants 1 year ago

Hello , i'm doing research on my family in Nova Scotia and the one's born in Ireland- Henry Reid Andrews was born i Ireland
by KWA 1 year ago

Is there anyone who has researched Witts in Somerset County, PA, particularly Jacob Witt Sr.(1785-1835) of Southhampton Township?
by drwitt00 1 year ago

Please delete my account. It has been compromised and the email address no longer works so I can’t update anything.
by gingrascollins 1 year ago

I am looking for any family of Mortan Maxwell Roberts, married Esther Lieberstein, had 3 children together, New York, I am their daughter.
by JudyPritchett 1 year, 1 month ago

Hi guys, I am a decendant of Michael Ryan and Ellen Butler ....I am trying to get a copy of the book From Schufflebotham to Stevens by Gary Bryant would anyone know who I could talk to.....Sue
by mystified63 1 year, 1 month ago

Searching for a copy of "A FOREST OF BLANCHES"
by Balanda 1 year, 2 months ago

How does one find records for home births assisted by a mid-wife in the early 20th century?
by Blueskies1616 1 year, 2 months ago

Tuinei family tree
by Tmckinnie1 1 year, 3 months ago

A couple married in Renfrewshire in 1864 they were John Mclaren (b.1840) and Ellen Mullan (b.1845). I'm trying to trace his line back further (parents James and Agnes) and for her she has three sister (Sarah Jane, Margaret, Agnes) I wish to track,
by adenshillito 1 year, 5 months ago

Henry Charles Co Kind regards Trevor Ellissier - French Ancestors
by BigTrev52 1 year, 5 months ago

Can someone tell me if siblings dna is 100% can they have same father but different mothers.
by Mumsie20 1 year, 5 months ago