How far back can you trace your family?

Aktungbby · 08-12-13, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Armistead

Ole P certainly killed several Redcoats before he took a bayonet in lower back. As you know, we gave no quarter for a long time. After my grandfather died, some distance relative got his tomahawk he carried in the war.

I take it you reenact? I was a serious CW reenactor from 80's to about 98. I actually got to be a part of the movie Gettysburg. My CW relative walked across that field during Pickett's charge. It was exciting to do the same thing.

Yup, did it till the politics and squabbling drove me out like Achilles sulking in his tent! Don't worry about the consanguinity of the cousin thing. Cousin marriages are actually the norm the world over and along the Amazon and do quite well as ...well they're family-gotta be nice. If you haven't got Huntington's Choraea (Woodie Guthrie) Hemophilia (Victoria and her intermarrying grandkids) or aren't winning any dueling banjo contests (Deliverance) -all good!. Is yer easily insulted dog a Bluetick or a Redbone?

AVGWarhawk · 08-12-13, 08:18 PM

Took a few pictures of my family tree. Mother's side. We hail from Germany. Mother's maiden name of Schultheis. My father's last name of Gossweiler(Barvian)

As far back as 1654:

Up to 1901. From here I believe I have the remaining tree in my great grandmother's Bible. It is in my breakfront under glass. Much family history in this Bible. Charles John is my grandfather.

This is the entire tree professionally framed.

I have naturalization papers, marriage certificates, etc all professionally framed. My mother did an excellent job of preserving our family history.

Feld Grau · 08-12-13, 08:31 PM

My fathers side hails from East Prussia,in a tiny town just outside of Konigsberg. Great-Great Grandfather Rudolph Pruss came to the states about 15 years before WW1. Max Pruss,the captain of the Hindenburg is a distant relative. Not sure about anything past old Rudolph though.

And on my mothers side,we come from South Carolina and Georgia. Had a relative that fought in a Georgian Marksman unit during the Civil War,found the grave and the papers and everything. We used to actually own a plantation and were the founders of Brunson South Carolina. Where the family fortune went is a mystery,but we reckon that GrandDad has it buried in his backyard

Still,its fun to say you have an interesting family history! Quite interesting to see how everyone has something unique to their family.

Aktungbby · 08-12-13, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Feld Grau

My fathers side hails from East Prussia,in a tiny town just outside of Konigsberg. Great-Great Grandfather Rudolph Pruss came to the states about 15 years before WW1. Max Pruss,the captain of the Hindenburg is a distant relative. Not sure about anything past old Rudolph though.

And on my mothers side,we come from South Carolina and Georgia. Had a relative that fought in a Georgian Marksman unit during the Civil War,found the grave and the papers and everything. We used to actually own a plantation and were the founders of Brunson South Carolina. Where the family fortune went is a mystery,but we reckon that GrandDad has it buried in his backyard

Still,its fun to say you have an interesting family history! Quite interesting to see how everyone has something unique to their family.

There's a little Junker in every family tree...vel gluck VON Pruss

Armistead · 08-12-13, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Aktungbby

Yup, did it till the politics and squabbling drove me out like Achilles sulking in his tent! Don't worry about the consanguinity of the cousin thing. Cousin marriages are actually the norm the world over and along the Amazon and do quite well as ...well they're family-gotta be nice. If you haven't got Huntington's Choraea (Woodie Guthrie) Hemophilia (Victoria and her intermarrying grandkids) or aren't winning any dueling banjo contests (Deliverance) -all good!. Is yer easily insulted dog a Bluetick or a Redbone?

Well,my wife and I are not blood related in any way, just some other early family from both sides married. We do know of two cases of 2nd cousins that married. My wife was a Winston Cup Girl when racing was real and plays a little banjer. I'm left handed.
Course inner family marriage was common with the rich planters to keep the land in the family. We don't have any of the land, so I feel confident that we're not related.

Wolferz is just jealous of my dog, because my dog is better looking than he is.

WernherVonTrapp · 08-12-13, 09:08 PM

Don't know too much about my mother's side, regrettably. The best I can recall, she is of Dutch (mostly) and German descent. If I remember correctly, her father was Dutch and her mother was Dutch & German.

Wolferz · 08-12-13, 10:24 PM

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Wolferz is just jealous of my dog, because my dog is better looking than he is.

That he is.

And he's a much better butt sniffer, leg humper and sock ripper too.

Bear gets props.

Armistead · 08-13-13, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Aktungbby

Yup, did it till the politics and squabbling drove me out like Achilles sulking in his tent! :

What's surprising is the amount of todays Yanks joining CSA acting groups. Finally, they've come to their senses. But like you said, even reenacting is becoming political, many Yanks seem to be making a statement that they hate the big govt, taxes, all those same issues that started the CW to start with.

nikimcbee · 08-13-13, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Armistead

What's surprising is the amount of todays Yanks joining CSA acting groups. Finally, they've come to their senses. But like you said, even reenacting is becoming political, many Yanks seem to be making a statement that they hate the big govt, taxes, all those same issues that started the CW to start with.

I was gunna post something else, then I saw this.

Spot on.

Back on topic, my Mum's side goes waaay back to when Newcastle was part of Scotland.

I'm pretty sure Jim and I are kin folk.

AVGWarhawk · 08-13-13, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

Back on topic, my Mum's side goes waaay back to when Newcastle was part of Scotland.

I'm pretty sure Jim and I are kin folk.

God help you, Jim!

Jimbuna · 08-13-13, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

Back on topic, my Mum's side goes waaay back to when Newcastle was part of Scotland.

I'm pretty sure Jim and I are kin folk.

WHAT THE!!

Dear Lord please say it isn't so

Wolferz · 08-13-13, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

WHAT THE!!

Dear Lord please say it isn't so

Dear Jimbuna,
The lord does not tell lies.

Yours truly,
Jesus

Armistead · 08-13-13, 03:04 PM

Great news finding a relative Jim. I was pleased to find Steve and I were family.

Pleased that he lives so far away.

Jimbuna · 08-13-13, 03:25 PM

I'm simply praying everyone (Jason mostly) will run out of 'tracing' paper soon

Sailor Steve · 08-13-13, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Armistead

Pleased that he lives so far away.

As I once told Frau Kaleun, I know the five scariest words you'll ever hear:

I can be there tomorrow.

08-12-13, 08:18 PM	#2
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,286 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Took a few pictures of my family tree. Mother's side. We hail from Germany. Mother's maiden name of Schultheis. My father's last name of Gossweiler(Barvian) As far back as 1654: Up to 1901. From here I believe I have the remaining tree in my great grandmother's Bible. It is in my breakfront under glass. Much family history in this Bible. Charles John is my grandfather. This is the entire tree professionally framed. I have naturalization papers, marriage certificates, etc all professionally framed. My mother did an excellent job of preserving our family history. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

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WernherVonTrapp Admiral Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Now, alot farther from NYC. Posts: 2,228 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 0	Don't know too much about my mother's side, regrettably. The best I can recall, she is of Dutch (mostly) and German descent. If I remember correctly, her father was Dutch and her mother was Dutch & German. __________________ "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." -Miyamoto Musashi ------------------------------------------------------- "What is truth?" -Pontius Pilate

08-13-13, 03:04 PM	#13
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	Great news finding a relative Jim. I was pleased to find Steve and I were family. Pleased that he lives so far away. __________________ You see my dog don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.

08-13-13, 03:25 PM	#14
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,788 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I'm simply praying everyone (Jason mostly) will run out of 'tracing' paper soon __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-12-13, 08:31 PM	#3
Feld Grau Watch Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 25 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	My fathers side hails from East Prussia,in a tiny town just outside of Konigsberg. Great-Great Grandfather Rudolph Pruss came to the states about 15 years before WW1. Max Pruss,the captain of the Hindenburg is a distant relative. Not sure about anything past old Rudolph though. And on my mothers side,we come from South Carolina and Georgia. Had a relative that fought in a Georgian Marksman unit during the Civil War,found the grave and the papers and everything. We used to actually own a plantation and were the founders of Brunson South Carolina. Where the family fortune went is a mystery,but we reckon that GrandDad has it buried in his backyard Still,its fun to say you have an interesting family history! Quite interesting to see how everyone has something unique to their family.