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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 2 weeks, 4 days 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 3 weeks ago

Looking for info on Martin ryan
by nayut 3 weeks, 3 days 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 3 weeks, 6 days ago

When did Charles Fitzgerald, born 30 June 1918 die in Auckland, New zealand
by shirday 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Charles Fitzgerald married Gwynneth Griffiths in New zealand 1945
by shirday 1 month, 2 weeks 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 2 months, 1 week 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 2 months, 3 weeks 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 3 months, 1 week 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 3 months, 3 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 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Where did the Moran clan live in Ireland?
by PJaneSmith 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Who is the father and mother of Juanito Balobar Bulda
by rosemamuric 5 months, 1 week ago

Thomas Richardson Aldrich of Charleston,South Carolina
by CTC_Russe 5 months, 1 week ago

How do I change my password
by karanima 6 months, 1 week 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 6 months, 1 week 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 6 months, 3 weeks ago

i am looking for information on the Wattandee tribe in Irwin Western australia
by Windyfish 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Does anyone have any information and/or photos of the Buckthought family of Thames, New Zealand?
by frostypants 7 months 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 7 months ago

Is there anyone who has researched Witts in Somerset County, PA, particularly Jacob Witt Sr.(1785-1835) of Southhampton Township?
by drwitt00 7 months ago

Please delete my account. It has been compromised and the email address no longer works so I can’t update anything.
by gingrascollins 7 months, 1 week 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 7 months, 3 weeks 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 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Searching for a copy of "A FOREST OF BLANCHES"
by Balanda 8 months, 3 weeks ago

How does one find records for home births assisted by a mid-wife in the early 20th century?
by Blueskies1616 9 months ago

Tuinei family tree
by Tmckinnie1 9 months, 2 weeks 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 11 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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

Can you tell me if siblings are 100% match can they have same father but different mother.?
by Mumsie20 1 year ago

How do I delete my familytreecircles account?
by Ivyman68 1 year ago

A book titled "a forest of blanches " written by William good. 100 copies made for the 1988 family reunion in Raymond terrace NSW.
by Magenta174 1 year, 1 month ago

The decendants of joseph calvert allely 1895 to1983
by craig1953 1 year, 1 month ago

Ellen Oatway, who is she and where did she come from?
by atticus7 1 year, 1 month ago

which ann elizabeth holdsworth?
by atticus7 1 year, 1 month ago

Looking for information on Francis James Skinner aka Jas Skinner - born 1870 in Loddon, Victoria, Australia
by SammyS 1 year, 1 month ago

Can someone do facial recognition On 2 people for me? Thanks
by josefmurray 1 year, 1 month ago

I am trying to find any descendants of Rev Robert Hutchison Catherwood a Presbyterian minister from New Zealand
by jazzymacg 1 year, 1 month ago

I'm trying to find out if Mary Running Water is my 4th grandmother on the cantrell side
by Jewell2021 1 year, 2 months ago

I'm looking for information on William Jarrell's (born 1801) parents. I believe the born date is correct but it may not be accurate. From census data I have seen this seems be correct.
by Dljarrel 1 year, 2 months ago

looking for a Claude Coleman from Morristown Tennessee that passed a way around 1959. His father was a mason bricklayer
by yblue55 1 year, 2 months ago

Does anyone know of any living family members of Emily martin's siblings as there was 13 or so
by sheenie 1 year, 3 months ago

Looking for birth record for Isaac David Conley B: Aug 18, 1887 Kentucky F: Thomas J Conley M: Lucy Belle Ellison ... Thanks, Judi Beech jbeech40@msn.com
by Jbeech 1 year, 3 months ago

My Gt.Gt.Grandfather named Anthony Torbit age 27 years in 1841 census living in Galston Ayrshire Scotland. he was dead by the 1851 census. He is buried in Galston Cemetery between 1849-1851 and is listed as uknown. I know he was married in 1840
by evelynjane 1 year, 3 months ago

loooking for info on Hendrik Johannes Pretorius 1932- 2005.He had 2 daughters 1 Son Michelene Elaine nee Pretorius, Carol Elizabeth nee Pretorius, Werner Pretorius.
by MDennill 1 year, 3 months ago

I am looking for descendants of Hezekiah Guy (1743-1812) and Winnifred Cummings Guy (1765-1843) who lived in Loudon County, Virginia in the 1780s, Pennsylvania in the late 1790s and Middleton Township, Columbiana, County, Ohio at the turn of the century
by ronguy3111 1 year, 4 months ago

How do I change my password?
by daisydee 1 year, 4 months ago

1 WWW https://www.WikiTree.com/wiki/Guy-3037 my info is on this site about the Guy family. My question is I want to go far back as I can. My family came from England & first lived in Virginia!
by ronguy3111 1 year, 4 months ago

Birth date for Charles Coe born about 1844 in Essex UK
by joyellen 1 year, 4 months ago