This page is a curated entry point into the archive by surname. Many posts include spelling variants, collateral relatives, and “same-name” puzzles—so if you don’t see a name here, try Search.
Core families#
- Wheeler → /tags/wheeler/
- Tuttle → /tags/tuttle/
- Beasecker / Basecker → /tags/beasecker/
- Bowman → /tags/bowman/
- Brown / Brower → /tags/brown/
Common research notes#
Spelling variants#
Older records and indexes often vary spelling (and sometimes handwriting makes it worse). When a spelling variant is likely the same family, I treat it as a single research thread and note the variant in the write-up.
Same-name caution#
If you see a familiar name, don’t assume it’s your person yet—same-name individuals are everywhere in New England and the Midwest. Posts will usually call out how identity is confirmed (or why it’s still uncertain).
Not listed?#
Use search to look for:
- maiden names
- alternate spellings
- places (town/county/state)
- associated relatives
Search: /search/