My Family Through the Generations Originally this site was set up for those researching in the southside of Virginia, in particular the counties of Sussex, Southampton and Greensville. This is where my some of my paternal family members lived. Many are still living there today. My paternal grandfather and 5 of his siblings left Virginia and migrated to southwestern Pennsylvania which is where I was raised.
Because I have ancestors who originated in other states, I am changing the focus of this website. I am also changing the focus because some of my family members and I have done Y and MTDNA testing.
So, come, and walk with me through the generations as I reveal some of my family history. Accompany me as I travel the same streets, roads and highways that they did, from the grasslands of Africa; the countryside of the British Isles; countries of southern Europe; the coal mining towns of southwestern PA and southeastern TN; the farming area of southside of VA and NC and other destinations in America. Follow along as the southern populations migrated north to NY, NJ, MI and other states in the early part of the 20th century. Trace the steps of those early free people of color as they left the south for Canada and other northern cities along the route of the Underground Railroad.
Travel with me back through thousands and thousands of years as I reveal the the DNA origins of several of my family lines. I hope you enjoy the trip!
My Surnames
The surnames of my direct lines of ancestors are Stith, Early, Thomas, Grizzard, Mason, Charity, Green, McKenzie, McCaleb(p), Thomas, Brown, Goodwyn, Moyler. They hail from Virginia, Pennsylvania and Tennessee.
I have many secondary surnames that I am researching as well. All can be found in the links listed here to my other webpages.
Other states that I am interested in are North Carolina, South Carolina, New York, Massachusetts, Ohio, Georgia, Arkansas, New Jersey, Maryland, Michigan and Illinois.
I am also doing a tiny bit of research in Canada, Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales.
Our Family's and Other Links
Sussex County Goodwyns, Stiths and Masons: My ancestor, Susan and her descendants from Sussex Co, VA . DNA information also found here. Richard and Susie Stith: My page with information about Richard J Stith and his descendants. One Mason Family From Sussex County: My page with information about Robert Mason and his descendants. My Charity Family: Ancestors and descendants of Austin M. Charity, Sr. My Tribute: My tribute to family members who have served and are currently serving in the US Armed Forces. My Tennessee Connection-My McKenzies and McCalebs: Information on the descendants of William and Evaline McCaleb McKenzie. Welcome to the Highcountry : My nephew, Jim Lowe's, flyfishing pages. My Other Links and Webrings: Information on free graphics, vendors, webrings and other information. RU Coach Stringer: Vi is Tweeting! My 2 Thomas Families: Information on the families of Josiah and Henry Thomas Louisa AKA Helena: DNA information on my 2nd greatgrandmother, Louisa MNU Thomas, her female ancestors and descendants. The Threadgills of Union County, NC: Information on my husband's Threadgill family. Christine's Genealogy Website: The highly acclaimed website of my cousin, Christine Charity Travel into.....Elwood's World: Elwood's surnames; recorded marriages and deaths. Stuart's Family Connection: Grizzard, Massenburg, Avent, Doyle, Jones, Parker, Seaborn, Taylor, West, Clanton, and related families. Contact Stuart at Stuart_9@hotmail.com. Emory's Family: Givens (Givings), Graham, Grizzard, Massenburg, Mason, Moore, Parham, Sills, Stith, Sitgraves, Sykes, and related family. Contact Emory at eng716@aol.com. Genetics and Human Migration Patterns: "These studies attempt to show the distribution of ethnic genetic codes over certain geographic areas in relation to time. This page attempts to grasp at and to explain some of this research."
My Family Through the Generations
My Surnames