Welcome to Our Ancestry
Discover the stories, faces, and journeys that shaped the Elcik, Skillin, Gamache, Lucas, Strand, DeRosa, and Adams families. Together, we preserve the past so future generations will always know where they came from.
A Shared Legacy Across Seven Branches
Our ancestry stretches across continents, cultures, and centuries. Each family branch carries its own traditions, stories, triumphs, and mysteries. This project brings them together in one shared, living archive—built for all cousins, present and future.
- Elcik — Czech roots, New England stories, and resilient generational bonds
- Skillin — Early American settlement and coastal Maine heritage
- Gamache — French-Canadian history and artisan tradition
- Lucas — Maritime legacy and family endurance
- Strand — Scandinavian strength and frontier migration
- DeRosa — Italian heritage and vibrant family culture
- Adams — Early American influence and multi-state branches
Family Branches
Elcik Family
Czech lineage, New England stories, and a strong legacy of education, faith, and community.
Skillin Family
Coastal origins, early settlement, and generations who shaped local history.
Gamache Family
French-Canadian tradition, craftsmanship, and stories passed lovingly across generations.
Lucas Family
Maritime history, resilience, and a family line shaped by oceans and opportunity.
Strand Family
Scandinavian roots and migration patterns reflecting strength, character, and unity.
DeRosa Family
Italian heritage, rich culture, and stories full of flavor, faith, and family warmth.
Adams Family
Early American heritage spanning multiple states, with enduring contributions to local history.
Explore Your Family History
- 📸 Photo Galleries
- 📜 Document Archives
- 🧬 DNA Insights
- 🗂️ Family Timelines & Milestones
- 🗺️ Migration Maps
- 🧾 Obituaries & Newspaper Clippings
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Every snapshot, letter, and memory helps us reconstruct our shared past. Adding even a single item preserves it forever.
The Family History Universe
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