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Seeking info on William Lockland . Married to Clara Millicent Venn. Lived in Victoria Aust.
Lived in Ararat Victoria from about 1913 . Clara Venn Buried Ararat Cementry 1939. Little is known of William Lockland
by lochistory 2 days, 13 hours ago
by lochistory 2 days, 13 hours ago
Looking for information on James Thomas MORRISON Lt born 18 March 1838 Lochee, Angus, Scotland, United Kingdom. Also his wife Henrietta (FISHER) MORRISON born about 1844 King's Lynn, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom.
by StephanieW 1 week, 6 days ago
by StephanieW 1 week, 6 days ago
I am looking for past connections to Gustav KREEGHER (KRUGER) and Wilhelmina 'Minnie' (SCHWANKE) KREEGHER who arrived in New Zealand aboard the ship Rakaia in 1879.
by StephanieW 1 week, 6 days ago
by StephanieW 1 week, 6 days ago
Hi I have hit a brickwall researching my Irish family Byrne/Connolly and Smith. I have got stuck with Ojons Smith who is on a marriage certificate for Thomas Smith (1839 - 1893) and Catherine Crilly (1841-1919) in Drogheda Louth Ireland in 1867.
by Byrney 2 weeks, 3 days ago
by Byrney 2 weeks, 3 days ago
I'm looking for the last name Kaio Werahiko or Werahiko Kaio and where its origin come from
by Tawhetakino 2 weeks, 4 days ago
by Tawhetakino 2 weeks, 4 days ago
Looking for MILTON G. SMITH whose middle name has not been confirmed. It has been stated as: GREEN, GREENWOOD, or GREENBERRY but to date I have found no documentation to confirm what his middle initial stood for.
by FamilyResearcher1948 3 weeks ago
by FamilyResearcher1948 3 weeks ago
My Aunt on my Mothers side was Agness Hurley Hearne born 1911, died 1935. Married Soloman Hearne about 1926. Maybe Stanly Co , NC.
by GingerCarolyn 3 weeks, 5 days ago
by GingerCarolyn 3 weeks, 5 days ago
Parentage of William Williams, B. Mecklenburg County, NC circa 1780. Migrated to Oglethorpe County, GA. Had one son, William Pittman Williams (who fathered 18 children), Born in 1814. William Williams died in the War of 1812 in Chatham County, GA, 1815
by GAHUNTER 4 weeks, 1 day ago
by GAHUNTER 4 weeks, 1 day ago
I am looking for a Jonathan Cregan who married Mary Quinn. They had a daughter named Mary Cregan in 1861.
Jonathan has also gone by the first names Jno. and Ioannes.
by Cregancastle 1 month ago
by Cregancastle 1 month ago
Henry Crossan, born 1750,died 1826 Somerset County PA.
WHO WAS HIS FATHER?
by titmouse 1 month, 2 weeks ago
by titmouse 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Rihari Tahuaroa aka Te Whawai and Roka Pawau aka Pirihira Both from Taranaki.
by dptahuaroawatson 1 month, 2 weeks ago
by dptahuaroawatson 1 month, 2 weeks ago
My grandfather was John Howard Horn (1885-1928), he married my gram Margery Schuyler Muzzy (1886-1970); I can't be sure exactly who his father was! Is it Frederick William Horn? Please help - there are a lot of Horns out there!
by soderberg 1 month, 3 weeks ago
by soderberg 1 month, 3 weeks ago
I'm interested in Robert Oliver born 17/7/1846. I would like to know when he died and if he came to Australia? He could be my great grandfather.
by jollygood 1 month, 3 weeks ago
by jollygood 1 month, 3 weeks ago
I'm looking for any information about my gr. grandfather William Lewis Rappley supposedly born in Texas in 1829 and died in North Dakota in 1911.
by SaliAneWinn 1 month, 3 weeks ago
by SaliAneWinn 1 month, 3 weeks ago
I'm looking for any information about my gr. grandfather William Lewis Rappley supposedly born in Texas in 1829 and died in North Dakota in 1911.
by SaliAneWinn 1 month, 3 weeks ago
by SaliAneWinn 1 month, 3 weeks ago
I have hit a brick wall with my Boyd family in Indiana. I would very much appreciate help.
by sjd755 2 months, 1 week ago
by sjd755 2 months, 1 week ago
ANITA ALBERT GEORGE SCHWENKE BIRTH: June 27th, 1875 and DIED ______________?
PS: YES, PLEASE I REALLY NEED MY BELOVED GRANDMA "ANITA DIED YEAR AND DATE NOW?
VERY APPRECIATE AND GREAT THANKS! GOD BLESS!!! LUISA SCHWENKE!
by Luisa11 2 months, 1 week ago
by Luisa11 2 months, 1 week ago
Hi! Thank dear Lord I surely it is about time to find my ANSWER FOR MY BELOVED DEAR GRANDMA... "ANITA SCHWENKE!" BIRTH PLACE: NUUULI AMERICA SAMOA YEAR: June 27th, 1875! HER GERMANY FATHER...ALBERT GEORGE SCHWENKE! NOW? I NEED ANITA,S DIED YEAR/DATE?PLEAS
by Luisa11 2 months, 1 week ago
by Luisa11 2 months, 1 week ago
Any information on John Fletcher school master, married Mary Hilton in 1804: birth date, date of death. was Josiah Fletcher born in Manchester in 1816 their son and any other children they may have had:
Children
by edf 2 months, 1 week ago
by edf 2 months, 1 week ago
Any information on John Fletcher school master, married Mary Hilton in 1804: birth date, date of death. was Josiah Fletcher born in Manchester in 1816 their son and any other children they may have had:
Children
by edf 2 months, 1 week ago
by edf 2 months, 1 week ago
Looking for relatives of Robert Augustus Martin born Louth 1847. Travelled to Austalia/Tasmania as a child with parents John Martin and Catherine Connor.
by SueMM 2 months, 1 week ago
by SueMM 2 months, 1 week ago
Stephen G. Whatley, father of Reuben Luther Whatley, found to be born 1/9/1822 in Edgefield, SC. Married 3 times: 1) Sarah Quattlebaum Lott 11/1/1841. 3 daughters born: Lucretia 1844, Eliza 1846, Mary 1850 in NC.
by mawtcw 2 months, 2 weeks ago
by mawtcw 2 months, 2 weeks ago
James L. Kearney born c Aug 1846 (?) Ireland possibly County Mayo but not at all certain/To USA Columbus Ohio by 1872/1873 Married Bridget "Cogle" .Bridget born Ire c Jan 1845 Other related names in USA Devaney/Holmes/Sheridan Any help appreciated .
by 1Irishgirl 2 months, 2 weeks ago
by 1Irishgirl 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Isabella Miggins, born 1870 Braidwood NSW, father James 1842-1890, mother Margaret Byrnes 1846-1900, married James MacNaughton Copland in 1915 in Waverley, Sydney
by gabboc 2 months, 2 weeks ago
by gabboc 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Birth certificate and travel to Ireland from Scotland in the 1700's.
by Harper1775 2 months, 3 weeks ago
by Harper1775 2 months, 3 weeks 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 2 months, 3 weeks ago
by Liz0110 2 months, 3 weeks 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 2 months, 3 weeks ago
by sandrajt9 2 months, 3 weeks 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 3 months ago
by KRIS1171 3 months ago
I'M Searching For The Family History Of Marvin V. Miller of Effie Louisiana.He Was My Grandfather.
by Rocko 3 months ago
by Rocko 3 months 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 months, 1 week ago
by JoannaC 3 months, 1 week ago
