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Carr
Patriots, preachers, distillers, bootleggers, and writers — the Carr ancestors and their descendants have lived remarkable lives and have never shied away from telling their stories. Fortunately, we have a rich trove of Carr family history to share. Surnames featured in this section include: Carr, Hussong, Ewing, Scurlock, Parker, Nelson, Schaffer, Faulconer, and Craig.
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Dragoo
Pierre Dragaud II and Elizabeth Tavaud married in Bristol England on November 12, 1699 and came to America shortly after. Dragoo family researches claim that most likely all Dragoos born in America after 1701 descend from Pierre and Elizabeth. Surnames in this section are: Dragoo, Dragaud, Wright, Hill, Bright, Hildebrand, Bittick, Stanfield, Guion, Tavaud, Vigneau.
| Ancestor or Subject | Family History Article or Page |
|---|---|
| Bacon, David — Missionary and William Dragoo's interpreter work | Becoming Billy |
| Barrackville, West Virginia — Dragoo family history | The Boy Between Banks |
| Bright, Susanna — Jacob Dragoo family history | A Space for Susanna |
| Carr, John Ewing and Dragoo, Nancy Luetta — Marriage, 1912 | More Than A New Year, A New Life |
| Dragaud family — Huguenot origins in France | Early Dragoo Family History |
| Dragaud, Jean (John) — Immigration from France | Early Dragoo Family History |
| Dragaud, Pierre I and Garnier, Jeanne — Marriage, 1666 | Early Dragoo Family History |
| Dragaud, Pierre II and Tavaud, Elizabeth — Marriage, 1699 | Early Dragoo Family History |
| Dragoo, Ann — Daughter of William and Rebecca | The Legendary Indian Billy Dragoo |
| Dragoo, Belteshazzar and Butler, Martha — Revolutionary War heritage | Early Dragoo Family History |
| Dragoo Cemetery — Barrackville, Marion County, West Virginia | Dragoo Cemetery Marion County, West Virginia |
| Dragoo Cemetery — Grave marker documentation and preservation | Dragoo Cemetery Marion County, West Virginia |
| Dragoo family — Ancestral biographies and historic sites | Early Dragoo Family History |
| Dragoo family — Colonial foodways and historical recipes | A Seat at the Ancestors' Table |
| Dragoo family — Descendant gatherings and reunions | Frolicking with Family |
| Dragoo family — Family heritage preservation | Living the Spirit of Family |
| Dragoo family — Frontier life and the American Revolution | From Revolution to Ruin and Renewal |
| Dragoo family — Historical photographs and family records | Dragoo Carr Family Album |
| Dragoo family — Memorials and remembrance | Resurrecting the Family |
| Dragoo family — Online heritage collections | Fruit of the Family Tree |
| Dragoo, Frederick and Angel, Martha | Early Dragoo Family History |
| Dragoo, Isaac — Son of William Dragoo | The Boy Between Banks |
| Dragoo, Jacob — Son of William and Rebecca | The Legendary Indian Billy Dragoo |
| Dragoo, John and Prickett, Ann — Frontier family | From Revolution to Ruin and Renewal |
| Dragoo, John and Straight, Elizabeth — Frontier family | Early Dragoo Family History From Revolution to Ruin and Renewal |
| Dragoo, John — Son of William "Indian Billy" Dragoo | The Boy Between Banks |
| Dragoo, Margaret — Daughter of William and Rebecca | The Legendary Indian Billy Dragoo |
| Dragoo, Mary — Joliffe and Steed family connections | Early Dragoo Family History |
| Dragoo, Michael — Colonial foodways author | A Seat at the Ancestors' Table |
| Dragoo, Nancy Luetta and Carr, John Ewing — Marriage, 1912 | More Than A New Year, A New Life Dragoo Carr Family Album |
| Dragoo, Orloff Field and Swearingin, Mary — South Dakota pioneers | Early Dragoo Family History |
| Dragoo, Peter and McCafferty, Margaret | Early Dragoo Family History |
| Dragoo, Rebecca Matheny Price — Cemetery and family history | Dragoo Cemetery Marion County, West Virginia The Legendary Indian Billy Dragoo |
| Dragoo, Rhoda — Daughter of William and Rebecca | The Legendary Indian Billy Dragoo |
| Dragoo, William and Dickerson, Temperance — Family descendants | Early Dragoo Family History |
| Dragoo, William "Indian Billy" — Captivity and frontier life | Becoming Billy From Revolution to Ruin and Renewal The Legendary Indian Billy Dragoo |
| Dragoo, William "Indian Billy" — Revised and expanded biography | The Legendary Indian Billy Dragoo — Revised and Expanded Indian Billy Returns |
| Dragoo, William "Indian Billy" — Sons John and Isaac | The Boy Between Banks |
| Dragoo, William "Indian Billy" and Matheny, Rebecca — Children and descendants | The Legendary Indian Billy Dragoo |
| Huguenot history — France to England and America | Early Dragoo Family History |
| McAfee, William B. — Dragoo Cemetery preservation | Dragoo Cemetery Marion County, West Virginia |
| Monongahela Valley — Dragoo family frontier settlement | From Revolution to Ruin and Renewal |
| Parsons, Vi — Dragoo genealogical research and publications | A Portal Into the Past Early Dragoo Family History |
| Prickett's Fort — Frontier settlement and Dragoo family | From Revolution to Ruin and Renewal |
| Shawnee raid of 1786 — Elizabeth Straight Dragoo and William Dragoo | From Revolution to Ruin and Renewal Becoming Billy |
| Straight, Elizabeth — Wife of John Dragoo | From Revolution to Ruin and Renewal |
| West Virginia frontier — American Revolution and Dragoo family history | From Revolution to Ruin and Renewal |
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Henson
First settling in America in the 1700s, the Hensons are a clannish bunch. The stories of their migration from the Appalachias to California are both heartbreaking and inspiring. They have given future generations an example of authentic family spirit. Surnames in this section are: Henson Henderson, Samples, Steed, Baker, Darnell, Friend, Long.
| Ancestor or Subject | Family History Article or Page |
|---|---|
| Henderson, Hannah Long — Historical family photograph | Snapshots of Re-Membering |
| Henderson, Nathaniel — Historical family photograph | Snapshots of Re-Membering |
| Henson family — Ancestral surnames and related families | Family Heritage: Carr, Dragoo, Henson, Collins Dragoo Carr Family Album |
| Henson family — Migration from Appalachia to California | Family Heritage: Carr, Dragoo, Henson, Collins |
| Henson, Frank — Family photograph with sons | Family Heritage: Carr, Dragoo, Henson, Collins |
| Long, Hannah — Henderson family photograph | Snapshots of Re-Membering |
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Collins
The Melungeons are deeply rooted in Appalachian heritage. Often set apart from mainstream cultural norms and fiercely private, uncovering their stories can be both challenging and profoundly rewarding. Surnames in this section are: Collins, Bunch, Howard, Pugh, Campbell, Borden, Hawkins, Anderson, Dabney.
| Ancestor or Subject | Family History Article or Page |
|---|---|
| Collins family — Appalachian heritage and ancestry | Family Heritage: Carr, Dragoo, Henson, Collins |
| Collins family — Related ancestral surnames: Anderson, Borden, Bunch, Campbell, Dabney, Hawkins, Howard, Pugh | Family Heritage: Carr, Dragoo, Henson, Collins |
| Melungeon heritage — Appalachian family history | Family Heritage: Carr, Dragoo, Henson, Collins |
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Davis
With the Davis surname, we celebrate our Welsh and Scottish roots. We “Sons of David,” we are creative, festive, and deeply connected to our clan, cherishing the rich heritage that defines us. Surnames in this section are: Davis, Lemly, Curtis, Hamlin, Howard, Cole.
| Ancestor or Subject | Family History Article or Page |
|---|---|
| Davis Day — Annual family celebration | Convivial Davis Day |
| Davis Day — Artichokes and family traditions | The Artichoke Story |
| Davis Day — Celebration of spring | A Wink Of Spring – A Day of Davis |
| Davis Day — Poetry and family identity | A Poem for Davis Day |
| Davis family — Heritage and family stewardship | Living the Spirit of Family |
| Davis family — Intergenerational letters and legacy | The Torchbearer Project |
| Davis family — Memory and remembrance | Snapshots of Re-Membering |
| Davis family — Online heritage collections | Fruit of the Family Tree |
| Davis, Jim — Family writings and reflections | Words of Our Father |
| Davis, John Michael (1981–2004) | Ridge Haven Memorial Gardens |
| Davis, Thomas — Early American settlement tradition | The Artichoke Story |
| Family history — Preservation of ancestral writings | Words of Our Father |
| Family heritage — Ridge Haven Library collections | Ridge Haven Library |
| Family heritage — Ridge Haven memorials | Ridge Haven Memorial Gardens |
| Lemley, George (1741–1813) — Revolutionary War militia | From Cabin to Militia |
| Lemley, Eva Catharina Yoho (1741–1825) | From Cabin to Militia |
| Pennsylvania frontier — Revolutionary War militia | From Cabin to Militia |
| Ridge Haven — Century-long family time capsule | The Torchbearer Project |
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Guzzo
Our Guzzo family traces its roots to Palermo, Sicilia, Italy. Grandma “Nani” Guzzo often declared, “There are no slouches in this family!” — a motto that has certainly stood the test of time. With such unwavering determination and spirit, the Guzzo family has amassed a rich legacy filled with countless stories and unforgettable tales. Surnames in this section are: Guzzo, Cala, Ventura.
| Ancestor or Subject | Family History Article or Page |
|---|---|
| Cala family — Associated Guzzo ancestral surname | Family Heritage: Davis, Guzzo, Jenkins, Freshwater, Grimes |
| Guzzo family — Ancestral origins in Palermo, Sicily | Family Heritage: Davis, Guzzo, Jenkins, Freshwater, Grimes |
| Guzzo family — Family traditions and sayings | Family Heritage: Davis, Guzzo, Jenkins, Freshwater, Grimes |
| Guzzo, Grandma "Nani" — Family remembrance | Family Heritage: Davis, Guzzo, Jenkins, Freshwater, Grimes |
| Palermo, Sicily — Guzzo family ancestral homeland | Family Heritage: Davis, Guzzo, Jenkins, Freshwater, Grimes |
| Ventura family — Associated Guzzo ancestral surname | Family Heritage: Davis, Guzzo, Jenkins, Freshwater, Grimes |
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Jenkins
Our Jenkins family is a deeply passionate and creative force, known for offering both inspiration and wisdom. Their hardworking and dedicated spirit has made the Jenkins legacy a joy to explore and celebrate. With many ancestors who were prolific storytellers, there is a rich collection of written stories that continue to captivate and inspire. Surnames in this section are: Jenkins, Phillips, Misenhimer, Linck, Elliot, Cline, Reiterin, Mog, Schuffert, Claver, Brum, Kultau.
| Ancestor or Subject | Family History Article or Page |
|---|---|
| Camden, South Carolina — Battle of 1780 | Faith, Family, and Revolution |
| Cline family — Variant surname spelling; see also Klein | Faith, Family, and Revolution |
| Freshwater, Christy and Victoria — Parents of Doris Louise Freshwater | Doris Louise Freshwater Jenkins Grimes |
| Freshwater, Doris Louise (1926–2023) — Biography and family photographs | Doris Louise Freshwater Jenkins Grimes |
| Jenkins family — Doris and Phillip Jenkins, 1950s photographs | Doris Louise Freshwater Jenkins Grimes |
| Jenkins, David — Family relationship in Doris Grimes memorial | Doris Louise Freshwater Jenkins Grimes |
| Jenkins, Michele — Childhood family photographs | Doris Louise Freshwater Jenkins Grimes |
| Jenkins, Phillip — Family photographs, 1950s | Doris Louise Freshwater Jenkins Grimes |
| Klein, Catherine Schuffert — Mother of Mary Magdalena Klein | Faith, Family, and Revolution |
| Klein, Hans Michael — Father of Mary Magdalena Klein | Faith, Family, and Revolution |
| Klein, Mary Magdalena (d. 1830) — Wife of Peter Meisenheimer | Faith, Family, and Revolution |
| Meisenheimer family — Migration from Pennsylvania to North Carolina and Illinois | Faith, Family, and Revolution |
| Meisenheimer, Jacob — Father of Peter Meisenheimer | Faith, Family, and Revolution |
| Meisenheimer, Peter (1755–1835) — Revolutionary War service and pension | Faith, Family, and Revolution |
| Misenhimer family — Variant surname spelling; see also Meisenheimer | Faith, Family, and Revolution |
| New Hanover Lutheran Church, Pennsylvania — Peter Meisenheimer's confirmation, 1773 | Faith, Family, and Revolution |
| Revolutionary War — North Carolina militia and the Camden campaign | Faith, Family, and Revolution |
| Schuffert family — Catherine Schuffert Klein and her descendants | Faith, Family, and Revolution |
| Union County, Illinois — Meisenheimer family settlement | Faith, Family, and Revolution |
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Freshwater
Several well-crafted books chronicle the history of our Freshwater family. In the 1970s, Ralph Freshwater and his cousins embarked on a global journey to capture the essence of this vast family, distilling their experiences into a handful of volumes that now form the cornerstone of our family history. Surnames in this section are: Freshwater, Chess, Ciers, Kennedy, Coffrin, Whitaker, Truax, Gardener, Clark, Pridham, Bryer, Hamock, Hudson, Trimble.
| Ancestor or Subject | Family History Article or Page |
|---|---|
| Colliers, West Virginia — Birthplace of Doris Louise Freshwater | Doris Louise Freshwater Jenkins Grimes |
| Freshwater family — Ancestral surnames and related families | Family Heritage: Davis, Guzzo, Jenkins, Freshwater, Grimes |
| Freshwater family — Genealogical research and family history books, 1970s | Family Heritage: Davis, Guzzo, Jenkins, Freshwater, Grimes |
| Freshwater family — Migration from West Virginia to California | Doris Louise Freshwater Jenkins Grimes |
| Freshwater, Christy — Father of Doris Louise Freshwater | Doris Louise Freshwater Jenkins Grimes |
| Freshwater, Doris Louise (1926–2023) — Biography and memorial | Doris Louise Freshwater Jenkins Grimes |
| Freshwater, Doris Louise — Childhood and family photographs | Doris Louise Freshwater Jenkins Grimes |
| Freshwater, Ralph — Family historian and genealogical publications | Family Heritage: Davis, Guzzo, Jenkins, Freshwater, Grimes |
| Freshwater, Victoria — Mother of Doris Louise Freshwater | Doris Louise Freshwater Jenkins Grimes |
| Grimes, Doris Louise Freshwater Jenkins — Memorial and family photographs | Doris Louise Freshwater Jenkins Grimes |
| Ridge Haven Memorial Gardens — Doris Louise Freshwater Grimes | Doris Louise Freshwater Jenkins Grimes |
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Grimes
Artisans, crafters, and dreamers—fiercely independent and self-driven—the Grimes family has proudly preserved their Scandinavian and Norse Viking heritage. As a vital branch grafted into our family tree, they have been a powerful source of strength and determination. Surnames in this section are: Grimes, Roady, Jolly, Smithson, Fann, Hamrick, Combs.
| Ancestor or Subject | Family History Article or Page |
|---|---|
| Freshwater, Doris Louise Jenkins Grimes (1926–2023) — Biography and photographs | Doris Louise Freshwater Jenkins Grimes |
| Grimes family — Associated ancestral surnames: Combs, Fann, Hamrick, Jolly, Roady, Smithson | Family Heritage: Davis, Guzzo, Jenkins, Freshwater, Grimes |
| Grimes family — Scandinavian and Norse heritage | Family Heritage: Davis, Guzzo, Jenkins, Freshwater, Grimes |
| Grimes family — Traditional craftsmanship and family heritage | Family Heritage: Davis, Guzzo, Jenkins, Freshwater, Grimes |
| Grimes, Doris Louise Freshwater Jenkins (1926–2023) — Memorial and biography | Doris Louise Freshwater Jenkins Grimes Ridge Haven Memorial Gardens |
| Grimes, James Robert "Bob" (1926–2021) — Memorial | Ridge Haven Memorial Gardens Doris Louise Freshwater Jenkins Grimes |
| Grimes, James Robert and Doris Louise — Marriage, 1962, Monterey, California | Doris Louise Freshwater Jenkins Grimes |
| Grimes, James Robert and Doris Louise — Golf tournament victories, 1968 and 1971 | Doris Louise Freshwater Jenkins Grimes |
| Grimes, James Robert and Doris Louise — Historical family photographs | Doris Louise Freshwater Jenkins Grimes |
| Ridge Haven Memorial Gardens — Grimes family memorials | Ridge Haven Memorial Gardens |