Family History and Genealogy

It is with genuine excitement that I offer this forum as a place to further family contacts. I welcome all related family records & information and will be happy to return the favor. All my work is computerized and can be shared in a variety of electronic formats. At the time of this writing there are literally hundreds of surnames and 18,192 individuals in my database, many on this WEB site. Much of the information on this WEB site has been contributed by those who have selflessly made their own research available. Please, let me know if you find corrections or additions to your family. I always welcome correspondence and try to respond quickly.

I have been doing Family history and genealogy since 1969. It started in college (Concordia in Milwaukee, WI) as a part of a history class assignment. I have met some wonderful people and learned a lot about myself. One example is the discovery of a family connection with The Single Tax League. This federal tax proposal is different than some being proposed today but I find it interesting how history repeats itself, and our family is a part of this history.

Genealogists, especially amateurs like myself, are always excited to find new contacts, new information, and to share what they have learned. Genealogy is a hobby which offers, as a significant part of its reward, genuine excitement when sharing the fruit of your research. This site includes five sets of dynamic (HTML) Pedigree Charts at left: Goldsby/Altom, Wirkkala/Markkanen, Hall/Boeck, Froescher/Boyer, and Williams/Dighton. The site also provides "Family Group Sheets" accessible from the Pedigree chart or the Surname and Name charts. NOTE: As a courtesy to protect your identification, the genealogy trees and family group sheets on this site do not publish the information of any individuals reasonably believed to be living.

Bob