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.


Georgia, founded in 1733 under General Oglethorpe, served as a refuge for debtors and a buffer against Spain. Its early years, governed by trustees, emphasized small farms and religious tolerance. By 1797, Georgia transitioned into a royal colony, with notable families shaping its history, highlighting the importance of preserving their…

The Descendants of Fossors honors gravediggers’ legacy, preserving burial records, celebrating ancestry, and promoting cemetery conservation in history.

First Families of Kentucky honors early settlers through genealogical connections, preserving histories and educating the public about Kentucky’s frontier heritage and its significant role in…

Among the many hereditary societies in the United States, few have a name as colorful—or as historically intriguing—as the Descendants of the Illegitimate Sons and Daughters…

The Order of Colonial Lords of Manors in America preserves heritage and history of colonial landowners and their descendants.

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.