The ancestor I’ve most enjoyed researching, and the one I’d most like to meet is my great-great grandmother Gustafva Johansdotter.
The Year in Review – and a look ahead
This has been a quiet year on the blog – but a busy year of genealogy. Here’s a look back plus a sneak peek at what’s coming in 2023.
Some random Rudeen notes
I’ve been doing lots of genealogy lately, but either it’s not interesting to write about (organizing stuff) or it’s still a work in progress.. But I did come across a few interesting finds on the Rudeen side of the family this week.
Photo Album: Russell, Frasier, Gilchrist and Pierce Families
There are many interconnections between the Russell, Frasier, Gilchrist and Pierce families as further described in this post. Click on any photo to start high resolution navigation, or hover over a photo to see caption.
Double Second Cousins among Frasiers
I took on a little project the last couple of weeks – something I’d meaning to do for a long time: how are the Gilchrists, Frasiers, Pierces and Rosecrans families all interconnected? I found some surprising answers and many more connections than I expected.




