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I started my family history research in 1991 with a package of information that had been given out at the Pauley/Peebles Family Reunion held in Xenia, Ohio in the summer of 1984. That information, and a simple software package, was the start of a journey that is still in progress. During this journey I have corresponded with and met many interesting people. Some are confirmed relatives and others who might be once a connection is found.
There are still many facts to obtain and people to find. In the first generation presently known, Edward Polly had six or possibly eight children and I have information about the descendants of only four. From this austere start there are now over 3000 persons in my database. There are similar examples in other generations so the discovery of other relatives is ongoing.
My Pauley line is: Edward, David, Joseph A., Samuel, Squire, George Washington, Charles Edgar, Ira Lee, Ira Lee Jr. then me.
My information has been obtained from many sources. Much of it came from research that I conducted during multiple trips to the Family History Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. A good bit of this information came from Internet searches of many sources, including those found on the Word Family Tree. I have also collected some original documents and corresponded by letter and email with many wonderful people who have provided insight into our family history. Ellen Cantley Pauley of Alum Creek, WV was especially helpful in this regard.
I am continually looking for new information. If you know of something that should be added or changed, please let me know.
Here are some of my favorite websites: