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.


In 1633, settlers aboard the Ark and Dove established Maryland, promoting religious freedom, commemorated by the Society of the Ark and the Dove.

The ADEAW honors descendants of those persecuted in early American witch trials, emphasizing remembrance, education, and historical research of this legacy.

In the heart of Boston, standing as a living bridge between colonial times and the modern world, is the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts…

The Society of the Cincinnati, founded in 1783, preserves Revolutionary War heritage and ideals through charitable efforts and exclusive hereditary membership, maintaining historical significance in…

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.