This is a continuation of the Burdick story which I told last month. The Westerly, Rhode Island, ancestors are so intertwined with each...

The last two biographies discussed the Updike family. This biography continues with the biography of Richard Smith, husband of Catherine...

Lodowick OpDenDyck's son was yet another Gysbert (later called Gilbert). He was born in Wesel, baptized there on September 25, 1605, and...

Unfortunately, there are missing links with some lineages that, if found, would provide some very interesting stories. The Westcott story...

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

Note: Several years ago, my good friend and cousin of my wife, Thor Springer, shared what life was like for pioneer women. I have been...

In the last article, I honored family members who served in the Civil War. I thought I would take a step backward and recognize...

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,...

This family story begins In Shropshire County, England, the least populated county in England, located on the border of Wales. It was...

The ancient origin of the Francis family is France; however, this branch emigrated from England. Unfortunately, there is no record of...

Yes, your surname could have ended up with Beadle if you are a Cook ancestor. Eight generations of your Beadle ancestors, or for nearly...

Not much is known about the Miller family when they were in Pennsylvania. They were German immigrants, but I am stuck when Jakob Miller...

In the last article, I wrote about George Stillman’s wife (Jane Pickering) and her ancestors. In this article, we turn our attention to...

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

This is a continuation of our discussion of the Parmater/Parmenter ancestors. Again, I recognize the contributions of those who have...

William Decker has eluded many researchers for a long time. I am not sure I will be able to solve their puzzle, but I thought I would...

James Badcock/Babcock was born in 1612, perhaps in or near Wivenhoe, but most likely, in the County of Essex, England. Nothing has been...

The Norwegians heard America was a land of opportunity, with streets paved with gold. The Statue of Liberty greeted them with an...

In America, Columbus Day (on October 12th) overshadows Leif Erikson Day (on October 9th) to commemorate the “discovery” of America....