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Birth certificate and travel to Ireland from Scotland in the 1700's.
by Harper1775 2 days, 3 hours ago
by Harper1775 2 days, 3 hours ago
My mother received a family tree years ago that I can't find. Her name was Donna Drewek daughter of Wanda Drewek and William Drewek.
by Liz0110 4 days, 1 hour ago
by Liz0110 4 days, 1 hour ago
Johanna McDonald I believe was born at Sea on the Chance that arrived in Geelong
from Liverpool November 1853. John McDonald and anneMcDonald ( maiden name Campbell)
were on The Chance. The ship record state John McDonald as dead October 1853 from Typhu
by sandrajt9 5 days, 15 hours ago
by sandrajt9 5 days, 15 hours ago
I am looking for a marriage between John Joseph McGuire 1880-1937-( b. England d. Ma.) with a Clara Mildred McVay (b. Canada 1889-1897 d. Florida.)
by KRIS1171 1 week, 5 days ago
by KRIS1171 1 week, 5 days ago
I'M Searching For The Family History Of Marvin V. Miller of Effie Louisiana.He Was My Grandfather.
by Rocko 2 weeks ago
by Rocko 2 weeks ago
I am looking for any names of New Zealand migrants who were born in Australia to convict parents (likely around the mid 19th century). I am about to begin a thesis on these descendants so any information would be greatly appreciated!
by JoannaC 3 weeks, 1 day ago
by JoannaC 3 weeks, 1 day ago
what caused my dad to die in bogota in1981 and where in bogota is his grave also i would like a list of his past addresses....and he married 4 times..need name of his ex wife's too my dad was a diplomat from colombia t
by ziggiezo 3 weeks, 3 days ago
by ziggiezo 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Finding my GGG grandfathers parents, Clayburn Fletcher born around 1811 in Christian Co, KY
by seshmet 1 month ago
by seshmet 1 month ago
Searching for copy of photo or photo of gravestone of James Madison McKinney and his wife was Lillie Mae Cooper, my GG grandpa=McCracken, CO, KY
by seshmet 1 month ago
by seshmet 1 month ago
Claburn/Claiborne/C.M./Clayburn, "Clabe" Fletcher =Need parents name-TRIGG CO,KY
by seshmet 1 month ago
by seshmet 1 month ago
David norman died Victoria 2002 looking for family members he is my dad
by Carey1979 1 month, 1 week ago
by Carey1979 1 month, 1 week ago
I'd greatly appreciate help from anyone who can throw light on the parents of Mary Ann Elizabeth Bennett, born Limerick abt 1844. Mary Ann described her parents as William Henry BENNETT and Margaret Florence BOULTON (name variations are likely).
by Wallumbilla 1 month, 1 week ago
by Wallumbilla 1 month, 1 week ago
James Chaffey married Rachel Sugg in Lewisham (now SE London) in 1856.
by Andrew37 1 month, 2 weeks ago
by Andrew37 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Holl from England: I am looking for my GGGG Grandfather and his wife.
James Holl 1808 - 4 April 1881 is my GGG Grandfather, married 14 March 1829 @ Saint Mildred In The Poultry, London, England. Ann Elizabeth Harvey 1811 - Deceased.
by Treann 1 month, 2 weeks ago
by Treann 1 month, 2 weeks ago
I am trying to find birth (parentage) information for Robert Watson 1778 Elvanfoot, Crawford Parish Lanarkshire Scotland.
by dumbfounded 1 month, 3 weeks ago
by dumbfounded 1 month, 3 weeks ago
John Cleland b. 1791 Ireland d.1886 Clinton county OH wife Rachel b. 1802 VA. Looking for parentage, immigration and naturalization, maiden name for Rachel, sibs, etc.
by jccleland291 2 months, 1 week ago
by jccleland291 2 months, 1 week ago
Looking for my greatgrandfather William McDowell Born 1843 in Ireland Came out to NZ in 1867 and settled in Thames NZ with wife Jane nee Neill also from Ireland Jane died in Auckland in 1901 and William seems to have disappeared Thanks
by SuzanneMc 2 months, 1 week ago
by SuzanneMc 2 months, 1 week ago
A Forest of Blanches: The Story of the Blanch Family, 1838-1988 - William Good - 1988
by KM09 2 months, 1 week ago
by KM09 2 months, 1 week ago
I am looking for information on a Deborah Mc/Gillicuddy from some place near the Mc/Gillicuddy Reeks in Co Kerry Ireland (DOB Unknown) but guessing could be done according to Date of Marriage which was in (1859) in Knocaderry Church Newcastle-West limeric
by Sheamus 2 months, 2 weeks ago
by Sheamus 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Need info on my GGG grandfather John Smith. I believe he was born in 1766 in Green Cty PA and eventually settled in Monongalia County West Virginia. He owned land and a saw mill there. John died Dec. 22 1850 and is buried at Arnettsville, Monongalia WVA.
by Randy60 2 months, 2 weeks ago
by Randy60 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Hi I am looking for information on a Francis Curran Born Belfast Co Antrim in 1876 I am trying to find out any information between 1901 census and 1915 when he joined the 5 CMR in particular emigration from UK to USA or Canada
by clssicwhiskey 2 months, 3 weeks ago
by clssicwhiskey 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Looking for Cheryl Frost, born in New Zealand 1972/1973 now currently living in the UK. I am unsure whether Frost is a married name or maiden name. Cheryl lived in Christchurch, New Zealand at some stage.I have photographs that I am sure Cheryl would want
by Petite1 2 months, 3 weeks ago
by Petite1 2 months, 3 weeks ago
I am searching for history of the Eather Family who lived in Narrabri. (A newsagent as well)
I am searching for any history of Frank & Ivy Hare who owned a property outside Narrabri. I remember one daughter Caroline.I believe there was a son as well
by speck 2 months, 3 weeks ago
by speck 2 months, 3 weeks ago
i am looking for any info about the Claridge family of Halifax
by Kent_claridge1962 3 months, 1 week ago
by Kent_claridge1962 3 months, 1 week ago
Hello i am looking for information on Elizabeth Rennison and Emily Rennison from Yorkshire England. the details i have are as follows.
by troutman807 3 months, 1 week ago
by troutman807 3 months, 1 week ago
NEED FATHER OF MY 2ND G GRANDFATHER. NO INFO ON HIM AT ALL. FATHER OF JOHN H ELLIOTT,BORN,1812
by geojunkie 3 months, 3 weeks ago
by geojunkie 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Any documentation for Parents of GGG Grandfather Alexander McIntosh born 1776 in North Carolina, relocated family to Hopkins County, Kentucky abt. 1827.
by katmcclellan14 3 months, 4 weeks ago
by katmcclellan14 3 months, 4 weeks ago
Looking for William Preston and wife Jane Fry from County Longford, Ireland. Their children William, Thomas and Margaret emigrated to Victoria, Australia in 1850.
by Harper1775 4 months ago
by Harper1775 4 months ago
I am searching for a death certificate for my great grandfather David James FRASER (called James) born on 1 May 1838 in Scotland. He travelled to Launceston, Tasmania, Australia and married Mary Elizabeth Smith on 17 March 1864.
by FraserTree 4 months ago
by FraserTree 4 months ago
Information on the Marshall family of Federal Hill in Old Washington. Including B, M, D, Land, Will information
by Knapp 4 months ago
by Knapp 4 months ago
Looking for Samuel Eugene Gee born in Indiana. Last heard from in the 1950s. Please contact me as have family papers to get to him or surviving family members. Have lots more info on him, but will give to whoever cont busdriver43512@gmail.com Thanks
by Peanuts2219 4 months, 1 week ago
by Peanuts2219 4 months, 1 week ago
HiMy father Graham Rowe has a DNA match on ancestory.com for a 2nd/3rd cousin called Greg Stanaway. I am trying to solve a bit of a family mystery about my late Grandmother Olive May Rowe (Nee Smith) who was born in 1917 in New Zealand.
by MichelleC 4 months, 1 week ago
by MichelleC 4 months, 1 week ago
Wileford Ebeneezer Coleman b. 17 Feb 1820 Amelia, VA d. 11 Apr 1829 Shelbyville TN
by susiehelme 4 months, 2 weeks ago
by susiehelme 4 months, 2 weeks ago
