The Forgotten Sons
Many of you claim Francis Guthrie as an ancestor. A resident of Colerain Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania during the 1750s, he appears to be the progenitor of the American lineages… Read more The Forgotten Sons →
Robert, John, & James: Ironmongers of Edinburgh
During a game of Telephone a player passes on information revealed by the previous person. By the time the story circulates around to everyone in the room, it no longer… Read more Robert, John, & James: Ironmongers of Edinburgh →
Colonial Prisoners/Convicts
Not all of our colonial ancestors left the British Isles voluntarily. Some were prisoners of war, soldiers, men of conviction fighting for a cause only to be captured by the… Read more Colonial Prisoners/Convicts →
Tidewater Virginia Families
Let’s talk about the earliest colonial settlements in Tidewater Virginia and the Guthrie men and women who made that region their home. There are five geographic areas: The Tidewater Region,… Read more Tidewater Virginia Families →
GFG3 Theories: Part 2
Delving into the history of the New Zealand branch of Guthrie Family Group 3A last month we learned of its deep roots in Ayrshire, Scotland stretching back to the early… Read more GFG3 Theories: Part 2 →
GFG3 Theories: Part 1
Exciting new theories have come to light about the origins and branch connections of Guthrie Family Group 3A. This genetic group is separated by a continental divide. Most participants represent… Read more GFG3 Theories: Part 1 →
Legends, Myths, & Skeletons
Related or Unrelated ? The concept of surnames initially became popular in the Roman Empire and expanded throughout the Mediterranean and Western Europe. Surname styles vary from culture to culture,… Read more Legends, Myths, & Skeletons →
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