Over a decade ago, my journey into family history began with a personal quest: finding my long-lost biological father. That search opened the door to something far greater than I ever expected—a vast, interconnected web of ancestors, stories, and heritage that continues to amaze me.

Inspired by shows like Who Do You Think You Are?, I followed the pull of curiosity and purpose, uncovering not just names and dates, but meaningful links to history, place, and identity. Genealogy has become more than a passion—it's a lifelong adventure.

Below is a growing list of surnames connected to my family tree. If any of these look familiar, I'd love to connect!

Surnames in My Tree:

Adrian, Apps, Barnett, Birch/Burtch, Bourn, Bowers, Brayer, Cautman, Cook, Cuddy, Davey/Davy, Dilsaver, Gallant, Gingrey, Greiner, Haas, Haylett, Hill, Keel, Kennedy, Kerr, Killion, Kraus, McFarland, McCool, McGreakin, Muncey, Nicoson, Palmer, Peeler, Richmond, Rockwood, Rogers, Ruperd/Rupert, Ryan, Steinbrecher, Shick, Spreesing, Stinson, Stoner, Stuller, Thumm, Toner, Walker, Wiles, Wilson, Wyatt, Yokey.

(Locations include America, England, Ireland, Germany, and Canada.)

You can find me on social media @simplelivingene or reach out via email—always happy to connect and collaborate.