Surname Histories
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Wheeler Surname History
Amateur genealogists, especially those who are new to the endeavor, will discover amazing variations in the spelling of their family names.
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James Richardson & Mary Ellen Stewart Genealogy
James Richardson and Mary Ellen Stewart immigrated to the United States from Scotland in 1851. James, a worker on the railroad, moved his family throughout western PA.
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Thomas Heming and Rachel Cessna Family Tree
Thomas Heming (Hemming) settled in Bedford County, PA sometime before 1820. He and his wife, Rachel Cessna, populated the area with Heming surname bearers.
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William Hemming and Sisson Stephens Genealogy
William Hemming (also Heming) and Sisson Stephens were a prolific couple who began their family in Maryland and later settled in Northeastern Ohio.
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Halliday Surname History in Scotland
The name Halliday and its many variations is frequently cited as a battle cry from ancient times in Scotland.
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Surnames and Genealogy
Surnames are the bread and butter of genealogy. Read all about surnames, how to search for them, and where to look.
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Odd Ancestry: John Doe, Three in a Row
Anyone talking about an ancestor named John Doe might be in for a bit of ribbing, but imagine having three in a row!
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Guide to Robinson Family Resources
There were numerous Robinson immigrants to colonial America, including the family of Rev. John Robinson, pastor to the Mayflower pilgrims, and early Virginia Robinsons.
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Wunder Immigrants
Thirty-six Wunder families lived in Iowa in 1920. Many were descendants of Wunder immigrants who came to Scott County in the 1800's. Who were those immigrants?
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With Leaders – The Name Counts
It's no coincidence that a large number of famous leaders have last names ending with the letter "n". This "n" factor applies to an amazing number of famous leaders.
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Dealing with Titles
You may have difficulty recording complex names that have extra components, like Duke or "the Third". Knowing how to properly organize names can come in handy.
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What Happened to Annie Moore?
The story of Annie Moore is a long and somewhat complicated one. Folklore history gave her one life story, but research proved something else entirely.
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Scottish Family Tartans
The history of the famed Scottish tartans might not be what you expect, and you might have difficulty locating an authentic pattern for your family.
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Old Occupational Titles
Knowing your ancestors occupation can be very helpful when trying to locate information. Job related resources will offer unique information if you know where to look.
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