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 Order of Founders and Patriots of America honors early settlers and their descendants, preserving American heritage and historical continuity.

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…

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.