Category Archives: Thomas Roork (1728, Ireland – 1835, Tennessee)

Teresa’s 5th great-grandfather and immigrant ancestor born in Ireland

No man is an island…especially when it comes to family history!

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Teresa Rust

(Roork) “No man is an island, Entire of itself. Each is a piece of the continent, A part of the main.” – John Donne It is also true that a family historian does not operate as an isolated researcher, but rather, as part … Continue reading →

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Atlas of Historical County Boundaries

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Teresa Rust

I just found a wonderful site, with interactive historical county maps, where you can see how county boundaries have changed over time. Atlas of Historical County Boundaries is a wonderful tool for genealogists! My ROORK ancestors lived in the border areas … Continue reading →

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My Grandparents’ Ancestral Surnames…

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Teresa Rust

In the menu bar across the top of my blog you will find the genealogy of each my four main immigrant ancestors starting with the first in America down to my grandparents. In alphabetical order they are: BISHOP – my … Continue reading →

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