Whether you’re looking to join a lineage society, research your ancestry, or simply learn more about American history, I hope this site becomes a favorite destination.


The Society of the Descendants of the Colonial Clergy honors early American religious leaders, preserving their legacy and promoting research on their influence on culture,…

The Saint Nicholas Society, founded in 1835, preserves New York’s Dutch heritage while providing charitable support and fostering a sense of civic pride among descendants…

The Pilgrim Hopkins Heritage Society, founded in 2005, honors Stephen Hopkins, a Mayflower passenger, by preserving his legacy and promoting research, education, and fellowship among…

The Descendants of Whaling Masters is a nonprofit organization established in 1974 to honor the legacy of whaling mariners through preservation, education, and genealogical research,…

I’m Carole Gunst and I created this site to share what I learn as I research my ancestors and lineage societies. I’m a member of the DAR, NSCDA, Jamestowne Society, the Society of the Ark and the Dove, National Society of US Daughters of 1812, and several others. I hope you enjoy this site as much as I enjoy working on it.