Category Archives: Killed In Action

Ships in my family history

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Daniel (@DSRGenealogist)

Ships are an essential part of any family who was compelled to emigrate before the dawn of the age of aeroplanes. Coming from a seaside town, I have always felt a close affinity with the sea, a deep-rooted feeling of … Continue reading →

Posted in Death, Emigration, England, Galicia, Genealogy, Germany, Italy, Killed In Action, Ships, Spain, United States, War | 11 Comments

Adolf Hitler’s family tree

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Daniel (@DSRGenealogist)

It is often stated that Adolf Hitler, the man responsible for the death of over 6 million Jews and countless other innocents in the Second World War, had Jewish blood flowing through his veins. The story, is in fact, false, … Continue reading →

Posted in Birth, Death, Famous Genealogy, Genealogy, Germany, Killed In Action | 9 Comments

John Tippins, the fate of a family passion

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Daniel (@DSRGenealogist)

Guns and bullets seem to have been central in the life of my distant relative, John Tippins, an expert rifleman who won many medals during his all too short life. Ironically, it was also a bullet – an enemy bullet … Continue reading →

Posted in Death, Engagement, Genealogy, Killed In Action, War | 3 Comments

My slave-owning American cousins

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Daniel (@DSRGenealogist)

If a couple of days ago I commented on the grief of parents over the loss of their infant children, I wonder how much worse it would be to receive a letter or a telegram containing the awful news that … Continue reading →

Posted in Death, Emigration, Genealogy, Killed In Action, Louisiana, Marriage, Spain, United States, War | 1 Comment