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 Society of Daughters of Holland Dames, established in 1895, preserves Dutch colonial history in America through education, scholarship, and civic engagement, celebrating the legacy…

The Menorcan Cultural Society in St. Augustine preserves the heritage of 18th-century Menorcan immigrants, ensuring their history and contributions to Florida’s culture remain vital and…

The Sons and Daughters of the Colonial and Antebellum Bench and Bar, 1565–1861 is a hereditary lineage society dedicated to preserving the memory of the men and…

The National Society of Sons of Utah Pioneers honors pioneers who settled Utah, preserving their legacy through education, monuments, and community engagement, fostering faith and…

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.