Michael Walshe, founder of The Historical Research Center, can easily claim he owns the oldest family business, now on the Internet.
“My family has been involved in the study of heritage, families and family lore, the fascinating stories we are all linked to, for close to 200 years. To us, family lore is as important as the family tree and extends beyond the immediate family by exploring the origin and meaning of the family name. Going way back in time to understand how the family’s treasured name came about in ancient times or during the medieval era.”
Registered in 1995 and used continuously since by the same owners, Names.com is a great domain name that depicts the foresight of Michael Walshe to establish his family’s 200 year old business on the Internet.
Names.com offers individually research family name histories and coats of arms, to those whose family history stretches back a few centuries.
One can then order their heirlooms to be displayed on a variety of media, including certificates, embroidered items, etc.
Yes, we only found Names.com by accident – we meant to visit Name.com – but it’s one great typo and not quite as embarrassing as the Domai.com story.
Are you going to order your domainer family tree certificate from Names.com ? 😀
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