Genealogy Websites

Yes, they have. You can refer to the added link, for a referenced website on Michael Collins' family tree.

Although Collins never married or had any children, before he was assassinated, he was one of 8 children. Children or Grandchildren of his nieces and nephews are still alive, today.

*The family tree linked by the earlier answerer is only tangentially connected. No good comprehensive ancestry for both Michael Collins' paternal and maternal lines is readily available online.

---- Excellent response. I have been trying to figure out what a "Savalas" is for decades. Is it from Fotos Tzavelas, son of Hellenic icon Lambros Tzavelas, who himself was a Greek patriot, backgammon champion and distant great-great-great-great-great-great-grandfather of TV star Telly Savalas? Fotos' 1814 murder at the historic "Mavros Gatos" ('Le Chat Noir' or 'Black Cat') cafe after triple-gammoning the proud Ali Pasha was the incident that began the Greek struggle for independence. Perhaps the answer can be found in reading about the heroic life of Kitsos Tzavelas, Greek fighter and Prime Minister? Tzavelas was born in Souli, Epirus in 1800, the son of Fotos Tzavelas and grandson of Lambros Tzavelas, both of whom were famous for their roles in the Souliot struggles against Ali Pasha, the Turkish governor of Epirus. He grew up in exile in Kerkyra. Tzavelas played a leading role in the Greek War of Independence in 1821, distinguishing himself especially during the siege of Messolonghi. After the arrival in Greece of Ioannis Kapodistrias, during the latter part of the war, Tzavelas was responsible for liberating a large part of Central Greece. After indepedence, Tzavelas became a supporter of Kapodistria and eventually a leader in the Russian Party which was the conservative and arch-Orthodox political faction in the period of King Otto. Accused of planning a revolt against the king in 1834, Tzavelas was imprisoned by the Regency Council head by von Armansperg along with other politicians of the Russian Party. When King Otto reached the age of majority and took over the reigns of government, Tzavelas was released and later was named aide-de-camp to the king. He was subsequently appointed Minister of War in 1844 and, in 1847-1848, Prime Minister. Kitsos Tzavelas died on March 21, 1855. Generations later, while becoming United States citizens in the early 1900's via Ellis Island, the family name, 'Tsavelas' (and the variant 'Tsavalas' - it doesn't really translate well into English) was simplified to 'Savalas'. The offspring of that American lineage includes Decorated Soldiers, Diplomats, Architects, Producers, Doctors, Teachers, Artists, etc., and, of course, Actors. The official Savalas family website is at: http://savalas.tv - if you'd like more information, please contact me using the contact area there. Until I hear from you, I remain, Sincerely, Nicholas Savalas - http://savalas.tv

There is no way to know for sure, without knowing your family's history or having some sort of documentation that is verifiable.

For example, knowing wither you parents or grandparents were Egyptian.

If you were adopted or an orphan, you are dependent upon some outside source to let you know your true heritage or national origin.

The skin color of someone who is truly Egyptian is similar to the skin color of many people from middle eastern counties, so that would not be an accurate gauge of true nationality.

Dialects clues are also not an accurate gauge of true nationality, since dialects are environmentally controlled.

Facial features can only narrow down the possibilities, but again are not a accurate gauge due to possible intermarriage over the centuries.

Only an outside source or family history can let you know if you are truly Egyptian.

There are a number of ways to discover family history. We investigate this as a study in genealogy. Because interest in doing this work is growing and because the web is helping connect people with information, it is easier than ever to find stuff out. First, ask around among family members for information. Names, and dates and places of birth will get you plugged into county records. There are non-profit groups of folks in clubs and societies that can help, too. Ask around in your area and do a search on the web. Historical societies, senior groups and church groups often have someone who helps folks with this kind of thing. A link is provided to a website that is devoted to genealogy. Why not surf on over and start reading? Good luck.

Click on the 'Brief History I' and 'Brief History II' links on this page to read histories of the college game and football in general. Each article has many links in it that you can click to read more about specific topics.

no, ive searched and searched and i cannot find my one true love

We relate (a dot org) is the is one place to look.

However, no web site, paid or free, is certain to show you your whole family tree. Most will show you only pieces, if anyhting at all.

helps see who are in your family

It displays parentage.

For detailed information on your search for Irish roots, check out The Irish Ancestral Research Association (TIARA) Web site. It provides a more extensive list of links and additional information for your ancestral search. These links include tutorials on genealogy, national resources, maps, history, culture, clan associations and emigration and old passenger lists.

I do not have an answer to the question, but I do have something to ask her. I was given up for adoption 16 years ago, and my birth mother's maiden name is Molly M Finney. I have been looking for my birth mom for a long time. When you email me back I will give you more information. Please email me.

The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) maintain lists of their members and of their members' ancestors connecting them to the American Revolution. To find out if a deceased relative was a member, ask the DAR.

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There are millions of digitized records on the Internet containing information about individuals and families all over the world. You can begin be doing a Google search for the names of your ancestors. Put the names in quotations marks for your search so that Google will look for documents with the entire name. You can also go to one of the thousands of websites that provide information about genealogical research. You might want to begin with the FamilySearch Research Wiki, a free website that give instructions about how to research your family history and many thousands of links to records. The links in the Research Wiki should take you to other websites that will help in your search.

Hold a seance ... ____________________ OR...you could not do it. There is no way to guarentee that it is the relative you are looking for that is coming across. You could be opening a door to all sorts of nastiness. Hopefully, this realitive crossed over and is happy where they are and can't be summoned. Take heart, and know that your realitive loved you and is happy now in the light.