Four Rapp Generations (circa 1940)

  Seated: Peter Balthasar Rapp (immigrated from Germany)

Richard LeMoyne Rapp (my Dad)

Standing: Harry Benjamin Rapp (left, Peter's son)

Marion Willis Rapp (right, my Grandpa)

Hello/Willkommen/Failte

Greetings!

     Possessing an inherent attraction to family lore, inspired by the thrill of the search...wish I could quit my "real" job to be a full-time, certified super sleuth!

      Tho my skills have mostly been attained thru the learning curves of self education & taking pointers from the pros, I have received some formal training via the National Genealogical Society's  "American Genealogy: A Basic Course" (Nov 2001-Oct 2003); and highly recommend this challenging independent study to learn the ropes.

     While on this quest to preserve the legacy of my ancestors, I'm honored & privileged to be a member of two National lineage Societies:

*DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution)- past Lima Chapter Regent &       Vice Regent; Ohio Society DAR American Indians Committee, Chair.

*DUVCW (Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War)- Lizabeth Turner, Tent #23; former Newsletter Editor/Publisher (5-years).

     My heritage is predominantly German, Swiss, and Scots-Irish.

     After several years of research, accumulating documents & memorabilia, this Blog is intended to be the short-version journal of my findings and tracking progress. Sharing with family (some of whom might finally understand & appreciate my "obsession" after all these years)...hopefully extending branches...and perhaps sprouting friendships with fellow "Genies!"

     Please feel free to comment & ask questions. Looking forward to "Rapping" about one of my favorite hobbies.

     Thanks for swinging by my family tree...hope you'll hang around! :)