We share a family name, maybe we share a genetic heritage too. You can help us to find out, and to understand how the extended family is spread around the world.

This is a hobby for most of us. There is no room for the spiteful vendetta of a fellow researcher who happens to disagree.

The origins of a family name are complex. It is likely that our family name derives from locations 'Mos' and 'Leah', but the theories are almost limitless.

The families featured on this site are from modest backgrounds. We know little of their lives, but each has contributed to the communities they lived in.

Written evidence is at the heart of everything we know about our ancestors. I am constantly adding more to the site. Please let me know if you can add more.

Check out the personal histories on this site. They add just a little background to fascinating lives.