Welcome

Names and dates can map a family tree, but they cannot tell its story. The people who came before us left their real history scattered across old tax lists, muster rolls, and land petitions. This site goes beyond the charts to piece those fragments back together, honoring the lived experiences of everyday people.

I’m Tracey Marcelo, a genealogical researcher in Cedar Park, Texas. You can read about my background here, or dive straight into the research. If you think we might share a family line or you’d like help finding your own ancestors’ stories, I’d love to hear from you.