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 Descendants of Swiss Settlers (DSS), founded in 2022, aims to recognize and preserve the history of early Swiss immigrants in North America who settled before March 5, 1798. It emphasizes the importance of identifying Swiss ancestry amidst often obscured records, providing resources for genealogists and opportunities for members to…

The Legion of Vikings and Valkyries honors Scandinavian heritage through genealogy, cultural education, and community involvement, celebrating Norse ancestry.

In the fertile tidewater lands of early 17th-century Virginia, a group of hardy settlers established one of the earliest and most influential English colonies in…

John and Priscilla Alden’s legacy is preserved by the Alden Kindred of America, a lineage society dedicated to their descendants and heritage.

Flagon and Trencher honors descendants of colonial tavern keepers, celebrating their significant role in early American social and political life.

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.