Note: For a century, it was believed that Thomas Dewey lived in Sandwich, Kent, England, before immigrating to America. However, things...

The last article described the life of Robert Ring, the first family descendant to arrive in America. Some family members say that our...

This story begins in France probably with Walter de Caen, who was the half-brother and companion of William the Conqueror. William had...

This story begins in France, like several other of the Cook-Maine family’s ancestors. Nicholas Gaylord was from the House of Gaillard,...

It is believed that the Sisson family originated from Soissons, a commune (town) in northeastern France. This town has had a long history...

Norwegians have been known for their shipbuilding skills since Viking times when they terrorized Europe. While many were designed...

It was 1933-34, and the world was deep into the Depression and unknowingly preparing for World War II. Germany had been punished for...