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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 Randall Stackhouse on July 7, 2010 at 9:27pm
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I am looking for information on Mary Clark born in 1822. She married Samuel Stilwell born 1824. They lived in New Brunswick, Canada.
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Comment by Mary Beth on June 14, 2010 at 5:34pm
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Hi. My brick wall, is my great grandmother Mary Anne Fvenimore. No one seems to know who her father is...or is not telling. I asked my grandmother about her mother in law, she got mad and said you may not like what you find out. And that was that. Mary Anne Fvenimore was born 7 September 1869 in Cheltenham, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, daughter of Anna Jane (Bowers) Day. She married William Frances Moore on 29 December 1888 in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She died 1 October 1937 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her mother Anna Jane (Bowers) Day married Henry Clay Day (served in Civil War, PA Regt.) in 1864, after serving in Civil War. They had a son William Day in 1865. Soon after Henry joined the regular army. After serving he returned to find that Anna had given birth to Mary Anne, (whom wasn't his child). I can not find Anna Jane Day in the 1870 census, but Mary Anne Fvenimore is living with her maternal grandparents. Henry C. Day, not too long after was living with woman, with whom he had a child name Addie Day in Philadelphia. Many, many years later Anna and Henry got back together, and he buried her with his mother, and later was buried in the same grave. Any help would be much appreciated.
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Comment by kayellen stakes on June 9, 2010 at 5:15pm
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My first brick wall: I have searched to no avail to locate the family of the "Chandler" in my tree. He was, Edmund Chandler who married Mary Ann Parker; daughter of 1st Lt. Richard Parker, who served on the “Diligence Galley” during the Revolution. Beyond that, I have no information on Edmund Chandler.
My own line is through Mary Ann Parkers sister Nancy "Ann" Parker, Stakes who married Johannes Stakes in Accomac County VA. in 1799.
My second brick wall: My great grandfather was Mike Finnegan who was born about 1857 and died in 1905 (Houston, Texas).He married a woman who surname was Flynn. My great grand mother was very secretive about her life She went by the names Ella, Ellen, Henrietta. After 20 years I found her family but have never found anything on my Great Grandfather except for his death date. It was listed as a "Mortuary Report" in the Houston Chronicle in 1905 and there is no other information beyond the fact that he was dead.
Any help on either brick wall would be greatly appreciated.
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I am looking for information on the parents of MARY CLARK, b. 1822 married Samuel Stilwell b. 1824, son of Richard Stilwell, 1787, Waterborough Parish, Queens, New York, USA, & Mehetable Moore b. 1790, Waterboro, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada
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Comment by jenni coe on April 26, 2010 at 9:46am
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Looking for info on Nancy J. Rogers (maybe Rodgers) born @ 1844 maybe in Ark. I cannot find her maiden name or her husbands name. She is in the 1870 Ark. census with daughter Ida @ 4 yrs. and son Berry 6 mo. Both Ida and Berry born in Ark. (I am only guessing Ark. because the 1870 census says Ark.) Where is her husband, dead? I do'nt have any info...
Nancy J. Rogers married 1883 in Ark. an Isaac Adair- I doubt they had children as he was 70 years old. Her last name was spelled Rodgers on the marriage certificate.
I appreciate ANY info and I will share all I have!
Thanks! Jenni jenicoe2001@yahoo.com
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Comment by maggie on April 14, 2010 at 7:45pm
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i am looking for Eliza Hagaman and Clarintha Hagaman daughter of David Hagaman and I would all so would like to know the last name of his second wife sarah? David was born 1816 died 1897 and is barried in mt Hope cemetery in rochester new york
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Comment by Melissa Doum on April 9, 2010 at 6:09pm
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I am trying to find anything on Frank Vernon Sheff (8/10/1912-2/22/1981). Aug 26, 1938 he was married to Sophie Rossi. He lived in Washington but I don't know for how long. This is all I have on him. Anything else would be much appreciated.
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Comment by Jen Barnett on April 3, 2010 at 9:47am
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I have a most wanted ancestor. I have Robert Barnett b. 1791 Hilperton, Wiltshire, England. Probably registered in Melksham. That is confirmed and documented every which way including wife and children. I am now looking for Robert's parents.
There is a Robert Barnett b. 1764 married to a Mary Prince (b. 1760) in Shropshire, England on Jun 07, 1789
Family Search
Source Call No.: Type: Printout Call No.: Type:
M008991 1582 - 1812 0908233 Film 6908513 Film
Sheet: 00
No further information on this Robert Barnett. Any help greatly appreciated.
Jen
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My brick wall is the father of Florence Ellen Fewell. Her mother was Elizabeth Fewell d/o James Fewell and Malinda Lail. Florence was born out of wedlock. She was born in Coryell co., Texas in 1868. I have not found Florence on any census until she is married with children in the 1900 census. Any help is appreciated.
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Comment by Willette Bryant on February 24, 2010 at 12:14am
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Hi Heather,
I have been wondering why he hasn't been on to, I to hope he is well.
Willette
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