A Gurney family project - 2026 edition

Thirty-seven generations of Gurney ancestry, from the rise of the Vikings to modern America.

A working library of the Gurney direct male descent across eras, geographies, and supporting research artifacts. Developed by amateur genealogist Allen Gurney. Contact me.

Open Pedigree Catalog Open Ancestor Map Open Places Catalog

Research highlights

Apr 2026

Case File - Which John Gurney Immigrated to Colonial America

Detailed genealogy analysis of probable John Gurney from England.

John Gurney Case File

Mar 2026

Biography of Brig. General William Gurney (1821-1879)

Full-length biography authored by Allen Gurney.

William Gurney Biography

Jan 2026

Mapping ancestor places through the new place spine

Places are now treated as structured records that can support both person-centered and place-centered browsing.

Ancestor Map

Mar 2026

Explore Harpley and West Barsham in Norfolk, England

Key land holdings of the Gurney family.

Places Catalog

What is here

A living catalog of the Gurney father-to-son line, each ancestor with vitals, places, source trail, and companion research where available.

Modern America Gilded Age Early Republic Massachusetts The Emigrant Tudor England Medieval Norfolk Junior Norfolk Norman Barons Viking Origins End of Known Record

Start here

The catalog is the fastest way in: select a generation, open the fact sheet, then follow the companion research notes when available.

Open Pedigree Catalog