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.
Members: 442
Latest Activity: 1 hour ago
GEORGE W.2 STEPHENS was born Abt. 1831 in Florence, Lauderdale Co, AL, and died 01/29/1898 in Moore, Cleveland Co, OK. He married MARY ELIZABETH WHITE 11/07/1850 in Franklin Co, MS, daughter of DAV…
Started by Patty Mitchell. Last reply by Patty Mitchell Jan 27.
Looking for parents of Lilly Mae Hutchison.My great great grandmother was Lilly Mae HUTCHINSON born 1870 possibly in Ohio or Indiana. She died on 20 December 1908 at the age of 38, Natchez,MS accordi…
Started by Cynthia L. Fregoe. Last reply by Sara Dobry Jan 21.
I have hit a brick wall for my grgrandfather. He is Hiram Jenkins born 1n 1832 in Al. This info was obtained from the Louisiana, Grant Parish Census of 1870. I got his name from My Grandfathers death…
Started by Nara Faye Breakfield Aycock. Last reply by Nara Faye Breakfield Aycock Jan 18.
I have hit a dead end. I am looking for the parents of: My GGGGrandfather, Johann Thurow, born about 1780, presumed in Kr. Griefwald, Pommern his Wife, Maria Dorothea Dahms, born in 1783, Kr. Grimmen…
Started by Art Tuhro Jan 17.
Hi Madison Page was supposedly born in Dayton, Ohio in August 20, 1809.He married Frances Kimball, in Ohio. they had there children in Ohio. He died September 5, 1853. His full name was Madison Natha…
Started by John Scott McKay. Last reply by John Scott McKay Jan 12.
I am looking for links to my 3rd great grandfather, Robert Chapman born 1811 probably in Cornwall or Devon possibly near Werrington. He was a carpenter/joiner so there is a fair chance that his fath…
Tagged: Werrington, Cornwall, Chapman
Started by Will Chapman Jan 11.
I am trying to figure out more about my husband's family. This particular branch is being difficult and it doesn't help that it is a common name. What I know is that Turley PHIL(L)IPS' death certifi…
Tagged: HOSTETLER, PHILLIPS, PHILIPS
Started by Karen Phillips Jan 2.
I'm willing to work for my information, but frequently I don't know what I need (or where to get it), so I'm coming here for help. The problem is: Have I proved the marriage of me and my current (se…
Started by Sue McCormick. Last reply by John WInner Jan 1.
I am trying to find the parents of Joseph Dale, my Gt Gt Gt Gt Grandfather who was born in Audley near Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire in 1747. Joseph's wife was Elizabeth Webb who was also born…
Started by Margaret Dale Dec. 27, 2009.
Looking fo info on ELLEN ROBBINS b_____. m John Wichliff Morgan (b.1843 NY - d. 1903 Grant, Newaygo Co., MI) date____, place_____. Ellen 's Parents___________. m. between 1870 & 1873, place possi…
Started by Jenny L. Griffin. Last reply by Jenny L. Griffin Dec. 27, 2009.
I have been trying to find any information on Thomas Emmett Scanlon(recent confirmation of his exact name was obtained) for several years. He is my mothers father and supposedly died when she was ver…
Started by Heather. Last reply by Heather Dec. 26, 2009.
Pet peeve brickwall ancestor! According to census records, Elijah was born ca 1800 in NC, but I first find him in Henry Co, GA in 1830 & in 1840. By 1850 he is in Louisiana with a wife named Sara…
Started by Cyndi Rutledge. Last reply by Cyndi Rutledge Dec. 20, 2009.
Hello I am looking for the relatives of this person and I and the longlost,GGGGGrandniece and I am doing the family tree of the McCra'ys,my grandfather name is Horace McCray and he married AddieEvans…
Tagged: Huntsville, Ala, in, Bible, Wright-Christopher
Started by Arline. Last reply by Lisa A. (Thamm) Spegal Dec. 18, 2009.
This fellow is tough to find. The information I have on him is thus: b. 3 NOV 1884, Connecticut - date WWI draft registration card, place 1920 Census Marriage bef 12 SEP 1918 to Emma Carolins Bachma…
Started by John WInner. Last reply by John WInner Dec. 18, 2009.
Hi all: As some know, I've been mostly offline since Halloween when a back-up hard drive began to falter. Have missed this GenWise community and members much. Since April, the PC had been strugglin…
Started by GeneJ. Last reply by Heather Dec. 17, 2009.
My most frustrating and Elusive Ancestor is my GGGG-Grandfather John Morris. He was born abt 1755 in or near Orange County, Va, in 1775 he married Linney Brown in St. Thomas Parish, Orange County, V…
Started by Wendy Ramirez. Last reply by robyn anderson Dec. 17, 2009.
Here's the description Heather provided us on 15 July 2009: My elusive ancestor is my great great grandmother, Nora/Nola A. Thomas, born about 1886 in Texas to Charles Dawson Thomas and Laura Emily F…
Tagged: Bain, Bane, Gilley, Nola A. Thomas, most wanted
Started by GeneJ. Last reply by Heather Valdez Chambers Dec. 12, 2009.
Hi everyone! My "most wanted" is John Rusch. According to family and census info he was born around 1845 in Bavaria (Germany) and died 27 march 1906 in Louisville, Kentucky. He was married to Barbara…
Started by Cecile M. Sands. Last reply by Cecile M. Sands Dec. 10, 2009.
Hello all Although i've been tracing my tree for years, i've only just started on my maternal side. My Great Grand father Thomas Hawksley born in kingston upon hull in june 1857 married Mary Elizabet…
Tagged: HELP, CENSUS, CERTIFICATES, DEATH, HAWKSLEY
Started by Tracey Wardill Dec. 7, 2009.
My gr-gr-gr-gr-grandfather Hugh Charles Patterson b poss ca 1798, poss in Phila, Capt of ship Birmingham in 1830s, listed in NYC directories in 1818-1830 time period. No m or d dates. Dau, Mary Jane…
Started by Thomas E. Abbott Dec. 2, 2009.
Comment
© 2010 Created by FamilyLink
You need to be a member of Most Wanted! Ancestors Lost and Found to add comments!