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A place to post the information you know about that special, elusive ancestor. Let's deconstruct a few brick walls and repair a broken link or two.
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John Louis du Plessis (1858–1956)
Started by Cornelia Potgieter Apr 15, 2022. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Looking for info on John Louis de PlessisBorn 10 Nov 1858Died 20 Dec 1956Continue
charles sherman Hagaman
Started by maggie. Last reply by Allen Hagerman Mar 28, 2019. 16 Replies 0 Likes
i am trying to find the parents of charles sherman Hagaman who was born nov 16 1844 and die in 1925
John Louis du Plessis (1858–1956)
Started by Cornelia Potgieter Aug 16, 2018. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Good day,I would like to ask you if you could help me with info on John Louis du Plessis (1858–1956)He was my 2nd great-grandfather and I can not find any info on him.BIRTH 10 NOV 1858 • Franschhoek,…Continue
Looking for information on Asberry Parks
Started by Amelia Underwood Feb 23, 2017. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hello my brick wall is with Asberry Parks and the knowledge of knowing who his parents were and also his grand parents and so on, I don't know his birth date,just know that he was supposingly in the…Continue
Thomas J. Sanders, Dyer County, Tenn - Who are my parents?
Started by Maxanne Sanders Durkee Aug 10, 2016. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I am researching my GG-grandfather (Thomas J. Sanders 1839-1916) who was a Baptist Minister in Newburn, TN. I have found his certificate of death that lists his father as Tom Sanders born in…Continue
James Adair and Alabama Descendents
Started by James W Adair Jul 12, 2016. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I have a fairly clear and well researched line from myself to William Issac Adair Born 1780 and married to Eleanor Moon, living in Madison County AL. I'm struggling to find William Issac's parents…Continue
Information on Ben Scarce is very Scarce!!
Started by DEANNA IRELAN. Last reply by DEANNA IRELAN Jul 6, 2016. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Looking for any information on my gr. gr. grandfather Ben Scarce. The 1900 census says he and his mother were born in Tennessee, His father in Virginia. At the time of the 1900 census it states they…Continue
Elusive Joneses
Started by Robert Jones May 15, 2015. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Dear Researchers,I have been researching for a couple of years and have discovered a lot. But now, like many of you, I have hit a wall. Any help would be appreciated.Looking for Robert McClure…Continue
Vaughan Daniel Urbasch - My grandfather.
Started by Charmaine Carstens Jan 21, 2015. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Birth: September 19, 1895Last seen by family: circa 1942 (47)Parents: Carl Rudolf Urbasch and Gertruida Magdalena VaughanHis last know address is somewhere in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.Continue
Carl Nielsen - vanished into thin air
Started by Madeline Yanov. Last reply by Madeline Yanov Jan 11, 2015. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hi,I am looking for Carl Nielsen, born in Denmark on 23 Oct 1885 to Hans Nielsen and Christina Jonasdotter. He worked as an apprentice seaman for the German shipping line HAPAG. Came to Ellis Island…Continue
Augustus Caesar Glazebrook
Started by Turk Glazebrook. Last reply by Anne Jan 4, 2015. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Supposedly my gggg grandfather Augustus Caesar Glazebrook existed but I can hardly fine any mention of him. Born cc 1790 in Virginia he disappears around 1833 living near Louisville on either the…Continue
Mary Ann Shakespeare
Started by Kay Ivens Blinebury. Last reply by Laressa Northrup Dec 30, 2014. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I'm hoping to find information on the English family of my ancestor Mary Ann Shakespeare, this is what little I know about her.She was born in England in 1816, I don't know where.She married James…Continue
Tags: Worthington, Ivens, Shakespeare
Lewis family tree
Started by Andrea Davis Sep 23, 2014. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi Everyone. I'm a newbie here and was wondering if anyone has any ancestors by the name of James B. Lewis, born in 1822 in New Jersey. He married Martha M. Stackhouse (born in Ohio) and had 10…Continue
Conrad Holsinger & Rosanna Gaerte
Started by Laressa Northrup. Last reply by Laressa Northrup Aug 7, 2014. 10 Replies 0 Likes
My most wanted ancestors are the parents of my ancestors Conrad Holsinger & Rosanna Gaerte. They were married in 1838 in Stark County, Ohio. I do have their marriage record and a newspaper…Continue
thomas hansen
Started by brenda walcroft Apr 12, 2014. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I have been,for years, trying to find the birth of Thomas, I have his marriage and death cert.,both confirming his birth circa 1852. He claims to have been born in S.Lambeth,London, and his father…Continue
Joseph May Taylor (1826-1892) of KY, FL, TX & OK
Started by Jeanne Taylor Dewey Apr 5, 2014. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I can’t find parents for my 2x great-grandfather, Joseph M Taylorb: 5 Mar 1826 in Louisville, KY; (find-a-grave)m: Sarah Jane Frierson (1839-1880), daughter of Aaron Taylor Frierson and Hester Ann…Continue
Huldah Surviah Anderson
Started by Dana Kelly Dec 31, 2013. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi! My brick wall ancestor is Huldah Surviah Anderson. I am looking for her maiden name. She was born 15 Dec 1776 in Stonington, New London, CT. She died 1 Jan 1859 in Massena, St Lawrence, New York.…Continue
Tags: Connecticut, Vermont, Anderson, Brooks
Andrew Davison b. abt 1806 in Connecticut
Started by Ginny Sayre Dec 29, 2013. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Looking for the ancestors of Andrew Davison. He married Sally King (possibly in Delaware County, Indiana in 1837).Children: George b. 1839Nancy b. 1842William b. abt 1841James b. 1845Sarah b.…Continue
Rogers from GA >AL > TX
Started by Angela D Rogers Perez Oct 24, 2013. 0 Replies 0 Likes
What I have on the this 2nd great grandfather is this. His name is Micheal William Rogers b. 1812 in Milldgeville ,Baldwin, Georgia. I am not sure of the proof of that location. He is seen again…Continue
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Comment by Heather on February 23, 2010 at 10:03pm
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Anyone know what happened to GeneJ? Just hoping he is doing well. I haven't seen any activity from him in the group.
Heather
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Comment by Willette Bryant on January 20, 2010 at 7:58pm
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Hi group,
I was wondering why I haven't seen GeneJ on here lately.
Willette
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I found some information that might help someone in their
research. On the Rusk County, Texas website, there is information
on a slave owner by the name of Taylor E. Kennard. The title is Kennard Slaves,
Age of slaves are recorded in Papa's Book. Papa was Taylor Elijah Kennard(born in
Picken County, AL) It contains the name of the slaves, birth year and place with death year.
There is a copy of document on the site.
The website address is http://www.txrusk.com/aa/kennard.htm.
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Comment by Sandra Francis on November 3, 2009 at 6:17am
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Hi all,
My most wanted is my ggg grandmother Maria DOWNTON b.1800, possibly Portsea Hampshire England.
She married Joseph HILL in 1826 Pitney, Somerset England.
There is a Justine/Justina DOWNTON on the wedding entry as a witness to the marriage, but it's unclear as to who she was, either sister or cousin.
They and family moved to South Australia in 1854 onboard the ship "THETIS".
If anyone can help with her parents, it would be much appreciated.
Cheers Sandra
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Comment by maggie on October 10, 2009 at 4:41pm
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i am looking for John ward and naomi Butler they married in 1785 in endfield ct they had at least 1Child calvin ward born aug 9 1786 the other childern mite be Chauncey ward die may 2 1845 mary ward,electra ward,. julia ward , Nabby ward.marcus ward and Isaiah ward. I know where Calvin is i just want to know where the rest is.
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LEE SHORES FURCHT ROWE
These are my brickwalls.
1. Lee, Peter b. 1660 approx in Dartmouth, ME however I believe might be MA as he was married there and at the time he was born town in ME was called Sheepscot. He married Anne Mosher daughter of Hugh Mosher and Rebecca Maxson. Looking for Peter's parents.
2. Shores Samuel b. 1755 Sussex County NJ. He married Polly Stevens in NJ. One son was born in a town called Canoe Brook NJ which is in Sussex County. I found where they resided in Newark area around 1795 before moving to Bradford County Pa. Wife of one son maiden name was Post. The Post family, the Stevens Family as well as Samuels whole family moved to Bradford county around same time. A said cousin of Samuel's a James Shores also moved there. I found reference to a "old Shores Place" being sold to a Chamberlain in late 1790s near Newark. I am looking for parents of Samuel and James and their connections.
3. Furcht Frederick b. Hanover Germany Dec 7th 1824. Immigrated to US arring in New York City June 28th 1846. full name on immigration papers John Audear Frederick Furcht.
Wife was also from Germany name was Louisa (surname unknown). b. 1823. Looking for parents and wifes maiden name.
4. Rowe (unknown) no dates known Vestal Broome County NY. Infant son died at approximately 18 months of age. Parents were Curtis Rowe (might be William Curtis Rowe or Rutledge) as was believed to be adopted. In census in Binghamton as Rowe Curtis, mother was Hazel Mae Shores Rowe. The child as close as I can figure would have been born approx 1932 to 1936. He is buried in a cemetery in Vestal by a methodist the same as my grandmother Emma Eunice Shores. He is said to be across from her. There are graves there marked Rowe but are recent none as old as 1930s. The church was contacted and they didnt have a record of his burial. I am not able to find anything without a name of dates. All family are now deceased so I have no one to ask. I heard cause of death was bad milk. I have tried for years for info on him to no avail.. My mother divorced and later remarried. I wonder if he really died, this is my brother, I would appreciate any help at all in finding
out the truth. I live in Arkansas and unable to do research there
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Comment by Sue McCormick on September 22, 2009 at 6:16pm
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NOT a "Most Wanted" query! Just a general comment on this group. I have been reading a few discussions (from oldest upwards) in order to follow some of the research trails. This is almost a course in how/where to research. I'm not ready to tackle my brick walls yet — I haven't really done enough research to be sure they ARE brick walls. But I'm going to keep studying here, so that I can come with at least SOME information.
Thank you for this site.
Sue
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My brickwall is my 2nd great grandmother, Josie or Josephine Spann; I'm not sure of her maiden name. I was told her maiden name was Shanklin, but I haven't came across her on the census living with a Shanklin family. She was born about 1880 in Noxubee County,MS. She married Abram Spann, not sure what year. She had three children, a son named Walter Pippins( father unknown), unknown daughter name(died in house fire) and Quantillia Spann( my great grandmother. Is there anyway, to find the maiden name of your ancestors?
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Comment by Kate Steere on September 19, 2009 at 5:55pm
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Hi Donald-
Please start a discussion for Alice, so we can follow whatever information and clues you may have about her. :) Also for Nelson, it would be more effective to have two seperate discussions for us to follow-
Kate
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Comment by Donald Richard Mathieson on September 19, 2009 at 5:51pm
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Hi everyone, my main and biggest brickwall has been my grandmother and grandfather, her name was Alice May Sanborn she was in Mass in Jan 31, 1897, I 've spent countless hours scouring the internet, and still nothing. As with my grandfather, his name was Nelson Stanley Runnals, he was born in Farmington, New Hampshire , Feb 28,1891 or 1892. I have tried everything, looked everywhere
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