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I am looking to find my great great, great, great,grandparents who are from Ireland. Their son Timothy Keough came to the United States FRom Ireland and settled in Buffalo, NY. My great great great grandfather died in 1893. No clues have come up. Any idea
by Dewspider 1 day, 22 hours ago

Help with maternal grand father. William parfitt. Wales.
by Helsbels1619 2 weeks ago

fIND OUT WHY THERE ARE 6 OTHER PEOPLE IN MY G\FATHERS GRAVE
by stan41 2 weeks, 5 days ago

Looking for ancestors of GGGrandmother Margaret Mckenzie Hutchison
by Hutchysays 2 weeks, 5 days ago

Looking for the parents of William R Graham 1775-1830 born in Seaford Down Ireland and died in Jonesville, Lee County, VA
by JGraham7 4 weeks, 1 day ago

Daniel Donoghue Born 1821 moved from Ireland to London. Want to find where in Ireland he was from.
by PhilD 1 month ago

Offspring of Robert Royle and Alice Bilsbarrow, Liverpool, mid 19th century.
by Olevette 1 month ago

Looking for Scobbie, Findlay family members
by Balbedie 1 month ago

What was at 31 Cross St, Manhattan, New York in 1849?
by Violetetta 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hi Im looking for family history of George Hardaker (DOB 1821?) he married Harriet Harris
by Riclea 1 month, 3 weeks ago

I am looking for family history of John Arthur Hay(1889-1957)who, with brother Frank W H Hay (1893-1976)owned and operated Sherlock and Hay Pty Ltd timber merchants in Frankston, Victoria,Aust. I can't find his parents or if a Sherlock was in the business
by jen51 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Seeing information on settler John Philps (1803-1863) and Joseph Norval BELL (1845-1925)
by Howardtong 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Hi there. I am looking for any information regarding the father of my mother-in-law Beverly Mellow. She was born in July 1933 in Stratford, Taranaki, New Zealand. Her mother was a widow, Vida Berg (nee Streeter) and her father is not named.
by carogood 2 months, 1 week ago

Newb - advice needed
by HopheadQuean 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Annie Winifred Williams (born Monaghan)
by greg_1946 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Hi, I am trying to find any information please on Margaret Buchanan born c1795 who married John Cassey (or Cassie) around 1820 in Old Monkland, Lanarkshire. Thank you
by pamla 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Looking for information on Martha Ann Mysinger, born 1856, who was the daughter of Michael and Nancy Mysinger and married Samuel H. Watson in Hamilton County, Tennessee on September 29, 1875. I can find no other information on her after her marriage.
by terryrwatson 3 months ago

THOMAS EDWARD HARE MARRIED TO ETHEL DAISY JEFFERY HE DIED IN NZ 1968 AT THE OAKLEY OR WHAU MENTAL ASYLUM BURIED WAIKUMETE CEMETRY 1968 THIS IS MY GREAT GRANDPARENTS I WANT TO FIND OUT ABOUT THEM AND THERE FAMILY ANY INFOMMATION ESP THOMAS THANK U
by desire8 3 months, 1 week ago

I am researching my 3rd great-grandfather Andreas "Andrew" Schreiber also known as Johannes Andreas Schreiber. I have no clue where exactly he was born at, when he married his wife, or who his parents are.
by Dondingalong 3 months, 3 weeks ago

I am looking for my ggg grandfather, I have been given several names. I know he served in the revolutionary war from 1861 to 1865 in the texas cavalry. His name(s) are Thomas Willard Smith, Thomas William Smith, Thomas Willard Littlepage Smith.
by Aitch13 4 months, 3 weeks ago

I am seeking Descendants of John PYCROFT, Bn 1792. Di 1845. Mar. Oct 1825, Alverstoke, Hampshire.
by Barry_P 4 months, 4 weeks ago

Looking to trace Great grandparents backwards :- Thomas James Griffin b June 1865 and wife Mary Griffin (nee Lavery) b July 1865 Lisburn Northern Ireland United Kingdom
by Itsthatmanagain 5 months, 1 week ago

Wesley H Bair Sr Harrisburg Pa born 3-25-1925 death 7-10-1983 Dorothy Bair Born 5-26-1926 death 10-24-1987
by LeslieRB 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Christina Sophia Metzger b abt 1790 Grosshartmannsdorf, Sachsen, Germany d 23 June 1859 Grosshartmannsdorf, Sachsen, Germany
by maryhastings 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Heinrich M Pötzsch born Friedberg, Saxony, Germany 1823 arrived Port Adelaide on the Helene in 1855
by maryhastings 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Hyde
by Closey9 6 months ago

BURIAL INFORMATION
by PhilMarple 6 months ago

Stephen John Fox born in Mortlake Victoria Australia in 1952, we suspect deceased last known location was Dundee Beach Northern Territory,
by Redd007 6 months, 1 week ago

I am looking for Michael Winters. Who are his parents? His wife?
by Inky72019 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Looking for relatives of Dorothy McConnell
by Surfergirl64 6 months, 2 weeks ago

I am looking for Thomas Derefield/Derifield
by Inky72019 6 months, 3 weeks ago

More on Derifield, Deerfield, etc Were there two Jordan's married into the Derifield, Deerfields?
by Inky72019 7 months, 1 week ago

I'm looking for Lucretia (spelling) Derifield. She was born in 1872 in Kentucky and passed away in Oregon. Who was her spouse, children, etc? What took her to Oregon?
by Inky72019 7 months, 1 week ago

Looking for ancestors of William Johnson, b. 8 November, 1765 at Brenchley, Kent England
by DesJ 7 months, 3 weeks ago

I am looking for my half brother Thomas R Clark and any family he created. Born to Lawrence Edris Clark, my father in 1940 , Olean, chattaraugus, New York, United States . His mother was Elizabeth Alma Long , 13 November 1921 - 9 April 2017. Corry, Eri
by micheletrinidad 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Michael McCooey/McCovey in 1861 Redruth, Cornwall, UK census. He married my Elizabeth Bawden, d/o Stephen and Elizabeth Gilbert [Jelbert is a mistranscription] Bawden. She was born/christened 1823 I only have Michael, b. no date 1827, Newry, Down, IR.
by Bawden4 8 months ago

John BEAVIS born about 1741 died 1809, lived in London/Middlesex, England. He was a watchmaker. He was my 4x Great Grandfather. His burial notice said he was aged 68 at his death in 1809. I would also like to know the names of his parents and siblings.
by bsbqs 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Edward Cotter 1898-1968 Stationhand/drover
by SharCotter 9 months ago

Harry Winiata my grandfather Have no idea of his parents. Born 1917ish died 1971 1980
by Charz 9 months, 2 weeks ago

i am looking for my 3 x ggrandfather John McGirl (1811-1848) original surname.
by mcgarrell 9 months, 3 weeks ago

William John Calladine b. 1877 India. Father John Calladine Mother Ann Caroline Dawson Wilson
by Squirty 10 months ago

Who are parents of George Evan Preece.
by eastville 10 months ago

OLLIE NEWMAN 1887-1962
by wheeling 10 months, 1 week ago

Roderick McKenzie b abt 1763 d 1862 looking for details on parents John McKenzie & Mary McDonald. Roderick was supposedly one of 30 children which is in a letter by Roderick's John who emigrated to New Zealand.