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Answer to query posted here re Thomas Morton 1811 married to Nancy Priestly
by Mattse1 1 week, 1 day 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 1 week, 2 days 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 1 week, 4 days 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 1 month ago

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

Is Gorden Ramasey the chief related to any of the Ramsay Castles in Scotland?
by Gallaher 1 month, 2 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 1 month, 2 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 1 month, 2 weeks ago

i want to look at uk and wales records
by 19carmen37 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pechal Family Members (PA)
by DavidFrederick 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Looking/researching Frederick family New York State
by DavidFrederick 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Looking for an Alex Gunning born in Scotland around 1885-1895. Does anyone know of his parents, or other family ?
by tractor 2 months 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 2 months, 1 week 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 2 months, 1 week 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 2 months, 1 week 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 2 months, 1 week 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 2 months, 2 weeks ago

I am having difficulty obtaining the obit. for g-g-grandfather. His name was Lorenzo ( LD ) Clary He passed in Nov. 1931 in Harper county Kansas. The obit. was supposedly printed in the Anthony Republican newspaper. Any help with this would be greatly ap
by gwmandevill 2 months, 2 weeks ago

I'm looking for information About Adeline Ensley born 1818 died 1856. Married to Barney Secord. Lived in the township of Hector, New York. Who were her parents?
by tractor 2 months, 2 weeks ago

who was William Dring, married in Hull, Yorkshire 1801
by JuliaSP 2 months, 2 weeks ago

I'm looking for any information about William Cleland or McCleland Born in Down Co. Ireland About 1770 I have his wife as Mary Hamilton and a son James Cleland born 1800 died 1872. Who are William parents? Was there more children? Who are James children
by tractor 2 months, 3 weeks ago

The earliest European KARAU record I've seen is 1600's Northern Germany. Where were the KARAU before 1600's. What was their earlier migration path? Thank you for the comments, Archee
by Archee 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Do you have any records relating to Irish ancestors
by Atled 2 months, 3 weeks ago

I'm looking for information on Thomas Harris born abt.1801 died 1888 married Ann Clifford born 1805.Does anyone know who were their parents? And were their children?
by tractor 2 months, 3 weeks ago

My name is John Christopher Rowlett son of Sidney B. Rowlett of Tennessee and Peggy Ann Rowlett. any information on my family Tree such as great grand parents aunt's uncle's cousins orany other family members I may have. Thank you
by Jcr 3 months ago

You asked me to join Familytreecircles but how much is it.
by zephyr 3 months ago

I’m looking for information on a James Whitney Baxter who died in around 1988 in Phoenix Arizona, he had lived in Ontario Canada and was married to a Hazel st Pierre. They had three children, June, Doreen and Robert all three children are now deceased.
by Vicky1268 3 months, 2 weeks ago

hi. my name is bonita sangster from nova scotia canada.my gillie ancesters came from cranshaws,berwickshire,scotland.I AM LOOKING FOR GILLIES WITH A CONNECTION TO NOVA SCOTIA CANADA.
by bonsang 3 months, 3 weeks ago

I am looking for Spence of New Zealand
by elaineh 3 months, 3 weeks ago

I am seeking information on a James Knox b1819 Scotland d1907 Australia (?), m Catherine Barrie 1851 Melbourne, VIC, Aust Thanks, Tim
by TimB 3 months, 3 weeks ago

How can I contact someone who has posted information on a family here in familytreecircles?
by ddhayes 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Douglass Baglin restored photo help
by rochellecoates 3 months, 4 weeks ago

I’m finding it difficult to navigate in familytreecircles
by Bushtracker 4 months ago

I haven been searching for 40+ years for John C Miller. He states he was born 1866 in Germany. He died in Madison Co Mo in 1904. He married Nancy Kathleen Young and had my great grandmother, Nettie Mae, in 1902. Any help will be greatly appreciated!
by Debbie1952 4 months, 1 week ago

I’m looking for a family member that married a little but can’t find anything
by Maryfrizzellfurnas 4 months, 1 week ago

Looking for Dewitt VanDusen born in 1851 died in 1930. Married Addie Marie Roe. Lived in New York. Who are his parents ?
by tractor 4 months, 2 weeks ago

I am looking for the Mills family out of nc. Martha,John,Fletcher and Mariah..they migrate to mcdowell or mercer wv..mariah was my great grandmother..she married a Waters,Wallace and a Johnson..looking for any family or more siblings back from the 1800's
by Reci 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Does anyone have information relating to Alfonzo / Alphonzo / Alfonso or Alphonso Delandelles/De Landelles or similar name/s who emigrated to Australia in early 1850s.
by MerryAnnie 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Got an answer to my question regarding Samuel Brown. They suggest I look at journal 71006 on Joseph Brown. How do I access that journal?
by slininger 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Where do you search for information online?
by RosePat 4 months, 3 weeks ago

I use to have an account with this site however my name has changed..my old posts were under Leatha Basco and email has changed to Lookn4mylstroots@gmail.com
by LeathaBullard 4 months, 4 weeks ago

LOOKING FOR RAYMOND ALEXANDER DUFF FORMERLY MOXON AS HIS SON IS LOOKING FOR HIM. RAY BRIAN HAS PASSED, SO HAS YOUR MOTHER LAURA MAY. PLEASE IF ANYBODY HAS ANY INFO ON RAYS WHEREABOUTS PLEASE CONTACT ME VIA EMAIL julieweger7@gmail.com. thanks
by Wedgie 5 months ago

Looking for information Daniel Fredrick O'Connell born about 1840 in Ballydesmond Ireland to Philip Connell and Mary Leader.
by Sheba46 5 months ago

how to attach a photo to a reply.
by lisabelle 5 months ago

I'm looking for information about John McGill. He was born in Scotland about 1832. Who is his parents?
by tractor 5 months, 1 week ago

Looking for descendants of colonel Henry Tibbs from Dalton
by Bernietibbs 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Thomas Judge married Louisa Ann Lane in Hobart in 1853. Are there any records of him in Hobart before this date? JudithEJ
by JudithEJ 5 months, 2 weeks ago

William Bragg, ex convict's death Notice in Sydney in 1861 stated "Bristol newspapers please copy" Who were/are William's William's Bristol family
by LaurieB 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Frank Schreiner died in 1962. I believe he died in Wisconsin, I would like to confirm where he died.
by Eileenka 5 months, 2 weeks ago