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Rauschkolb - Collecting and exchanging information and family history pertaining to the name and its application worldwide. Includes interactive trees.
http://www.shotglass.org/r/

Rowings' Roots - On-going study into the origins and history of the family name. Includes worldwide listings and various research interests.
http://www.btinternet.com/~mel.rowing/roots/

Raimondo Family Tree - History of the lineage formerly of Norristown and Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, and the Italo-Albanian village of Acquaformosa, Italy. Includes photographs, flowcharts, documentation and reunion information, compiled by Michael Raymond.
http://www.mraymond.com/raimondofamilytree/index.htm

Richer dit Lafle Family Association - Bringing together those interested in the life and history of the Richer dit Laflèche and the descendants of Pierre Richer and Dorothée Brassard.
http://www.richerditlafleche.org/

Redd Family of Utah - Family tree, research projects and reunions, mainly Utah with North Carolina roots. Includes surnames Hancocks, Bryners, Butlers and Hardisons.
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~lemuel/

Ritsma - Descendants of Henry and Joyce in Colorado USA and abroad. Ancestral photographs and immigration to 1668, plus associated links.
http://www.ritsma.org/

Rathbone Register - Registered with the Guild of One Name Studies, number 2945. Includes variants Rathborn, Rathbourn(e), Rathburn(e), Rathbond, Rathban and Rawbone.
http://www.stanford.edu/~dorcas/Rathbone.html

Ryan - Family history of Anne Marie Black Ryan including surnames Anderson, Babcock, Black, Cole, Hooker, Hurst, Miller and Thrasher. Features information on South West Iowa and Northwestern Missouri.
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~anneryan/

Ritherdon Family - Ancestral history including surnames Freer, Murray, Thoma, Whalley and Winkle. Features chart, group sheets, photographs and Robert Ritherdon's Arms granted 1801.
http://www.ritherdon.net/

Rosenberry - Discussion of the name and its variants with links to resources, messageboard, photographs and digital image archives.
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~rosenberry/

Ring Family Tree - Descendants of Dennis Ring who emigrated from Cork, Ireland to New York USA. Compiled by Brian Ring.
http://www.angelfire.com/md/ringtree/

Reckart - Ancestral history compiled by Gary Reckart Snr from Tampa, Florida. Includes reunion details and descedants of Christian Reckart (b.1787) Morristown, NJ.
http://jesus-messiah.com/reckart/html/Reckart.html

Rauen and Holley Families - Ancestral pedigree and photographs featuring surnames Barrett, Bradley, Earley, Kirkpatrick, Skipwith and Walker.
http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/r/a/u/Holley-D-Rauen-CA/

Ruppert Family - History of Joseph Ruppert born in Germany in 1817, died in Baltimore in 1880. Includes surnames Buchheimer, Braun, Geiger, Holdefer and Weitzel. Compiled by Gary B Ruppert.
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ruppert/

Runquist - Family history of Ken Runquist, including surnames Corothers, Wilzer and Wutzke.
http://myfamilyhistory.kenrunquist.net/

Reinders Family - Ancestors and descendants of John Reinders who immigrated to Canada in July 1954 on the ship Groote Beer. Originally from Hoogeveen, Drenthe the Netherlands.
http://www.our-family-history.org

Rea - Connecting all the various worldwide branches including variants, particularly America, Scotland and Ireland. Y study co-ordinated by Gary Rea (Oklahoma), who descends from the Pennsylvania Reas.
http://garyr50.tripod.com/Rea_Surname_DNA_Project.htm

Rowberry - Registered with the Guild of One-Name Studies, number 278. Includes variants Rubery, Rowbury and Ruberry.
http://www.rowberry.org/

Ririe - Ancestral heritage of the James Edmond Ririe and Verna Fannie Perry Ririe family. Includes journals, histories, photographs and historical documents.
http://www.ririe.org/

Rouleau Association of America (ADFRA) - Non-profit society researching the descendants of the three families, Gabriel Rouleau, Louis Rouleau and brothers Pierre and Jean-Baptiste Rouleau.
http://pages.infinit.net/rouleau/ind2ANGL.html

Rooney - History of the linegaes that settled in Minnesota in the mid 1860s after immigrating to Canada from Ireland in the mid 1830s.
http://www.rooneys-minnesota.com/

Relf Society - Internationally aims to maintain an association of those interested in the origin, history, dispersion, and development of the name and its variants.
http://members.madasafish.com/~relf/

Romaine - Family history of Paul Romaine including descendants of John Romaine 1798-1852 of Westchester County, NY. Features biographical sketches and associated links.
http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~promaine/

Reader and Guillaumes - Family research compiled by Sandy, including surnames Giauque, Greiner, Shepperd, Meyer and Koester.
http://www.angelfire.com/co/readersandguillaumes/

Raile Family - Ancestral history of Penny Raile, including German and Russian heritage, pedigree, photographs and associated links.
http://www.raile.com/

Radford and McFadzean Family History - Pedigree, biography and social background of lineages from England, North of Ireland, and Toronto, Canada. Includes references, bibliography information, and research links.
http://homepage.mac.com/robertradford/

Radewan Family - Lineage from Michigan and Wisconsin, includes Radewahn variation.
http://homepage.mac.com/radewanc/

Rayment Society - International, non-profit association devoted to researching the history of the name and its application including variants Raiment, Raymant, Raymond and Raymont.
http://www.rayment.info/organisation/

Rieger - Family history and photographs of Rieger and Reiger of Tuscarawas County, Ohio (1850s to present). Compiled by Ron and Susan Reiger.
http://www.isomedia.com/homes/reiger/

Ramsdale Family Register - Registered with the Guild of One Name Studies, number 3548. Including variants Ramsdaille, Ramsdall, Ramsdal, Ramsdill and Ramsdell.
http://www.ramsdale.org/

Raynham Family History - A one-name study and family history administered by Bob Raynham. Includes surname origin, photographs, and individual family trees.
http://www.raynham.org

Rankin Family History Project - Researching the family's Missouri heritage, inparticular lineages from Dade, Perry and St Louis. Surnames include Daniel, Doerr (Duerr), Klump, McCabe, Richardson and Torpe.
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~sarankin/

Raffensperger Family History - A history of the ancestors and descendants of Peter Raffensperger (b. 1710). Includes coat of arms, distribution map, historical documents, and associated links.
http://www.moonsight.com/raffensperger/

Ridings - Researching the lineage of William Ridings (b.abt.1798) and son John (b.1836).
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~dustbunny/Ridings.html

Renn - Ancestral heritage and general interests of Chris and Penny Renn. Features the application of the surname in the UK; includes BDM records.
http://www.renn.co.uk/

Reardon and Snijders - Family research compiiled by John Reardon, Victoria AUS.
http://www.reardon-family.org/

Rainford Family - Descendants of William Littlefield and Maryann Miller, immigrated to Australia from England circa 1860s. Includes surnames Hemsley and Hildebrand. Compiled by Alyson Rainford.
http://freepages.family.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~alysonrainford/index.htm

Rainer Family Tree - Ancestors of Leslie Elwyn Rainer covering Abingdon and Great Yarmouth in England; and Milford Haven in Wales.
http://www.rainerfamilytree.co.uk/

Renslow Family History - Location of historical data both on and off the web. Includes variants Ranslow and Renslo, name origins and a directory of researchers.
http://www.tdl.com/~larry/renslow/toc.shtml

Reese - Family history of Christopher Boone Reese, descendant of Daniel Boon. Includes readable copy of the book 'The Adventures of Col. Daniel Boon' by biographer John Filson.
http://members.cox.net/treese3/

Ream - Ancestral history as compiled by Michael Joseph Ream.
http://www.mikeream.com/genealogy/

Rohan - Descendants of Frank Rohan (b.1854) Austrian Empire, married Mary Sablatura circa 1879 in Bohemia. Includes surnames Everet, Henry, Ledbetter and Smith.
http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/r/o/h/Darla-S-Rohan/

Ropernet: Roper Family History - Researching the line from England, UK. Provides information about the name, a family chronicle, family tree and photographs.
http://www.ropernet.com/

Resnitzky - Descendants of Gershon Resnitzky as compiled by Uri Resnitzky. Includes family trees and photographs.
http://www.resnitzky.com/

Rowden - Registered with the Guild of One Name Studies, number 3155. Includes variant Rowdon. Maintained by Gavin P J Rowden.
http://www.rowdensurname.org/

Rosson - Community message board dedicated to researching the Rosson name.
http://www.rosson.org/

Romanyk: Ancestry Search - Family research including variations Romanec, Romanek, Romanic, Romaneck, Romanich, Romaniec, Romaniuc, Romaniuk, Romanuck, Romanych, Romanyuk and Romanetz.
http://www.romanyk.com/

Robb Family History - Descendants of John Robb born circa 1890 in Renton, Dumbartonshire, Scotland.
http://www.lorrex.com/family/robb_family_history.html

Rhymes - Ancestral heritage of John Longstreet Rhymes including charts, general history and individual interests.
http://john.rootsweb.ancestry.com/

Reissner Reunion - For descendants and relatives of Mann Marcus Reissner. This group met for the first time in Guben, Germany in 2004.
http://reissner-guben.org

Rudge - Extended family over four states
http://homepages.wmich.edu/~rudged/gen/gen.html

Roulstone Ancestral Origins and Source Information - Attempting to bring together research into the name and its application.
http://www.roulstone.net/

Rury - Family history of Kenneth Rury including surnames Atkinson, Bagley, Bonjour, Cloudt, Trevethan and Sultemeier. Also features name history and application including variants Rurey, Rurade, MacRury and McRury.
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~krury/

Rud or Rude - Descendants of Christian Simenson and Petra Mortensdatter Knutrud who emigrated to the USA from Norway circa 1889. Upon becoming US Citizens, the Knut was dropped and Rud or Rude was adopted.
http://www.rudefamily.50megs.com/

Riefkohl - Worldwide virtual community maintained by Raúl Alberto Román Riefkohl, Arizona USA (born Santurce, Puerto Rico). Features newsletter, pedigrees and associated links.
http://www.riefkohl.com/

Riehle - Articles and photographs on various lineages, including name origin and pronunciation. Also features email and hosting options plus associated links.
http://riehle.net/

Rolison - Descendants of Jeremiah Rolison 1753-1823 and wife Ann Leffler. Compiled by Tammy Rolison Vega.
http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/v/e/g/Tammy--D-Vega/index.html?Welcome=1018423930

Rutherford, Wells and Jeffcoat - Old family photographs from the early 1900s through to present day.
http://home.earthlink.net/~marine_tom/

Roolf and Ostien Families - Researching the lineages from Turtle Creek and Wilkins Township, PA USA. Includes surnames Boden, Divens, Henderson, Leax, Popovich and Porter. Compiled by Brian and Mary Mathewson.
http://www.treesprout.com/ostien/

Rommel - Ancestral research worldwide with particular emphasis on Germany, Canada and the United States.
http://www.angelfire.com/bc/Rommel/

Ratzenberger - Family history compiled by Roger Ratzenberger Jnr. Includes baseball and photography interests, site awards and guestbook.
http://www.ratzenberger.net/

Roncada - Worldwide research into the name and its application. Includes searchable database (primarily Roncada).
http://www.roncada.com/

Renowden Family - Registered with the Guild of One Name Studies, number 1137. Includes variants Trenowden, Renoden and Trenorden. Maintained by Rick Parsons in conjunction with Philip A Renowden.
http://west-penwith.org.uk/renowden/

Richens - Descendants of Simon Richens (b.1735) as compiled by Julian Richens. Includes a surname index.
http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/r/i/c/Julian-Richens/index.html

Reilly and Parrott - Family history of Lee (Parrott) Reilly. Includes variants Parratt and O'Reilly.
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~parrottreilly/

Ritchey: Youns - Various interests including ancestral heritage and family tree for the lineages of Ritchey and Diehl. Also features a pet memorial and a special dedication to 'I Love Lucy'.
http://www.youns.com/

Rollenhagen - Ancestral history of Claus Rollenhagen featuring lineages from Brüsewitz, Hansfelde and the villages of Saatzig, DEU; includes family arrivals in the USA. Available in German and English.
http://www.rollenhagen.de/

Riggs - Branches of Peggy Riggs Kopp's family tree. Includes the surnames Wells, Coleman, Gouge and Barnett. Focus is on the line of Jesse/John Washington Riggs of TN, AL; and Nicholas/Charles W WELLS of IL, MO and MI.
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~peggyriggskopp/

Roco Family Tree - Ancestry in the Philippines, covering eight generations.
http://home.att.net/~ca-roco5/

Rabe: Family Past - Ancestral research compiled by Debra (Rabe) Patek, mostly US based covering Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky, with earlier lines originating in Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania.
http://www.familypast.com/

Roll Family - Researching the name and its application worldwide. Includes origins, heraldry, database, photographs and associated resources.
http://rollintl.com/roll/

Rush - Family history of Alison Rush, Hanover, PA USA. Includes South Carolina connections and surnames Fuchs (Fox), Mitchell, Montgomery and Davidson.
http://members.tripod.com/~AGailRush/index-2.html

Raymond - Family history of Cleve Raymond and Anita Wiser. Includes surnames Pitcher, Thompson, Hendricks, Hammer and Smith.
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~raymondfamily/

Redding Family - Ancestral heritage of Basil Redding including the surnames Redding, Sappington, Mathews and Wilson.
http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/r/e/d/Max-R-Redding/

Rombouts Family - Family trees commencing at 1550 in Belgium (Loenhout) via Zierikzee and Rotterdam (Holland). Includes photographs, BDMs and general information.
http://www.familierombouts.nl/indexmenuE.htm

Ritner - Governor Joseph Ritner of Pennsylvania (1835-1839) and his descendants. Includes historical photographs and documents that chronicle the journey from then to now.
http://www.ritner.net/

Rugh Family - Tracing the family line from Pennsylvania.
http://home.earthlink.net/~pknox/rugh.html

Rostock Family Tree - Descendants of Peter Samuel Nilsson and Catarina Petersdotter, founders of Rostock farm in Småland, Sweden.
http://www.rostockfamily.com/