How far back can you trace your family?

Wolferz · 08-12-13, 06:41 AM

My family tree has been traced back to the 1800's and the trail ends there due to a courthouse somewhere in Pennsylvania burning down and all the records along with it. I guess someone wanted to erase their past.
My ancestors were some of the first through the Cumberland gap when the west was young. Or so I've been told.
I have been told that Davy Crockett is a distant cousin. My father served during WWII and an uncle on my mothers side served in Korea. I served during the Gulf war. I'm sure I had other family that served in other wars.
My surname (Newhouse) isn't a right common one. I just wish I could trace it back a little further to find out if it is English or converted from the German (Neuhaus). My maternal grandfather was a Bolton, so, he was definitely of Irish descent. There is a castle in Germany that bears the name Neuhaus Schloss. Not sure if it's any relation.

08-12-13, 06:41 AM	#11
Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	My family tree has been traced back to the 1800's and the trail ends there due to a courthouse somewhere in Pennsylvania burning down and all the records along with it. I guess someone wanted to erase their past. My ancestors were some of the first through the Cumberland gap when the west was young. Or so I've been told. I have been told that Davy Crockett is a distant cousin. My father served during WWII and an uncle on my mothers side served in Korea. I served during the Gulf war. I'm sure I had other family that served in other wars. My surname (Newhouse) isn't a right common one. I just wish I could trace it back a little further to find out if it is English or converted from the German (Neuhaus). My maternal grandfather was a Bolton, so, he was definitely of Irish descent. There is a castle in Germany that bears the name Neuhaus Schloss. Not sure if it's any relation. __________________ Tomorrow never comes