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My Schönlaub Ancestors of Minfeld, Germany. A Censor, A Mayor, A Collector (and Murder Victim), A Lawyer/Court Judge, and an Innkeeper.

The furthest back that I can take my Schönlaub ancestors is to my fourteenth great-grandparents. Yes, my 14th great-grandparents! They were Steffan Schönlaub and his wife, Barbara ____ of Minfeld, Germany. These are the ancestors of my great-grandmother Alice Elizabeth … Continue reading

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Emotional Aspects of Family Tree Research. My Great-great grandfather Elias Nutick. Death by Hanging.

A few months ago, I stumbled upon new information regarding my great-great grandfather, Elias Nutick. Frankly, I did not know what to do with this new information. I was taken aback by my strong emotional response to the news. I … Continue reading

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Surname Saturday: My Fünfstück ancestors of Gleiszellen and Klingenmünster, Germany

I have a TON of paternal German ancestors from in and around Klingenmünster, Germany. There was lots of intermarriage among the same families, and thus I descend twice from several of the same couples. Many of the surnames are more … Continue reading

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My Weiss, Fried, Propheter, and Related Ancestors from Klingenmünster, Germany

My Weiss, Fried, Propheter, and Related Ancestors from Klingenmünster, Germany Continue reading

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