Finding a Belgium Ancestor
Jane's Question: My grandmother who we always knew of as Lucie Stiren from Hondelange,Belgium came to the US in 1915 according to census records. I had gotten some information on birth from a relative in Belgium which had her name as Suzanne Lucie. She married Paul Paquet in the US (Michigan) and am told they met here.I have been unable to find Lucie coming in on any ship and would really like to. He sister came with a gentleman and was listed under his name and herlast name wasn't listed. So I am thinking Lucie could have come with a family or something and I'll never find her? If her last name wasn't listedwas this a common thing or did it just

Looking for Virginia Ancestors
Joan's Question: I am looking for John and Sarah Bennett/ Bennit that had a son named Jehu/ John born in Virginia about 1766. The 1832 publish date of the family Bible says Jehu was born in 1772, son of John and Sarah. The 1850 census for Baltimore Hundred, Delaware states Jehu was born in 1766 in Virginia. He is in the 1800 census for Baltimore Hundred, Delaware. He got land in 1794 in Baltimore Hundred, Delaware.Olive Tree Answer: Dear Joan - The Virginia Library and the Maryland Archives should be your favorite websites for the next few

Finding out if Balamonte is a Jewish name
Peter's Question:My dad is Jacob Baiamonte who was born in Palermo, Sicily. My grandmother contends we are Jewish but my father says shenuts...because we are all Catholics.I have been DNA tested by FamilyTreeDna (Dr. Bennett Greenspan) in response to my grandmother's allegations...and the results show that grandma was correct...because I have all the genetic markers of the Cohanin and Jewish people.My question: Where do I go from here? None of the names of my family are typically Jewish names and we have deep roots in Italy. I have the family records back to the late 1600's and all the name are Italian and Catholic. How can I have someone

Question about Children of Peace
Beverly's Question: My husband's family were Children of Peace. Both from the Willson and Doane families. I was looking for a list of those imprisoned during the rebellions. Is there such a thingOlive Tree Answer: Hello Beverly, I must point out that your query would have been better had you explained what "Children of the Peace" was or is. It would also have been very helpful to know the country (USA? Canada? Europe?) where the Children of Peace were found. Last but not least, not being familiar with this group or the time frame when they were active, I've no idea of what rebellions you are referring to, nor the time period you want.

Death Records can help prove relationships
George & Jenny's Question: My gggranfather eLemuel Dawson b. abt 1827 OH, d. 20 May 1890 buried Maple Grove Cemetery Berrien Co., MI.Quit claim deeds with the following names.Starting with the 1850 census of Sarah Dawson 47 PA widow, inKankaee,La Porte Co INGroup #5Enoch & Permelia Dawson—Richland, Richland Co Wis.Daniel & Elizabeth Dawson—Berrien Co MichGroup # 6Elemuel & Matilda Dawson—Berrien Co MichMilly A & Greenburg King—Berrien Co MichMathias & Elizabeth Dawson—Clinton Co INBy their attorney in fact of Berrien Co Mich--Daniel DawsonAll the people who purchased this land have