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Category Archives: Brick Wall Ancestors
Ancestor Sketch – Johann Jakob Huber (1850–1926)
For eleven years, Johann Jakob Huber stood behind an impenetrable brick wall. A single page from the Bürger-Familienregister der Kirchgemeinde Stadel has shattered it. Now we know he was born 5 February 1850 in Pfündlauf, Zürich — a farmer, a father of seven, and the man who kept all but one child from leaving Switzerland. Continue reading
Posted in Ancestor Sketch, Darling-Huber, Brick Wall Ancestors, Censuses, Ancestor Features
Tagged PfĂĽndlauf, Jacob Huber, Stadel bei Niederglatt, ZĂĽrich, Katharina NĂĽĂźlinger, Swiss Parish Records, Ancestor Sketch, Darling/Huber, Johann Huber, Huber, Johann Jakob Huber, Switzerland
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Howell’s in the Censuses – Henry, Gideon, and Peter
Exploring the census records of Henry, Gideon, and Peter Howell in Buckingham County, Virginia, to uncover clues about the father of Peter M. Howell (1805–1865). This research examines 1840–1870 census evidence, agricultural schedules, and possible family connections. Continue reading
Using mtDNA to Tackle a Maternal Brick Wall:
Exploring mtDNA matches to solve the mystery of Fanny Taylor’s maternal origins, I traced several exact matches but found no direct link—yet. This post outlines recent findings, including surnames from match lines and next research steps. The goal: to break through the maternal brick wall that is Fanny Taylor (1806–1889). Continue reading
