Hi Heather and Members, As a new member [and very new to searching]I shall introduce myself-- my name is Dunia McMaster and I also live back in the Fairest Cape [although wet at the moment] after being a mother and farmers wife in Ladysmith, KZN for 24 years. My maternal grandfather was born in Paneveyzs, Lithuania, went to the UK then came to SA. My grandmother's side, which was German and French but not sure if they came out in 1820 or not. My father's grandfather also came out here from Russia, he landed in PE, went to Bloemfontein where he worked and later married. This is what I'd like to trace and do some searching, so hopefully some kind member will be able to help steer me in the right direction! So far the 'brick walls' don't want to open! So I am also desperate for help. Regards Dunia