My name is Loretta Walsh Phillips and I have been researching my family since the 
1970's.  I was unaware of our 'royal roots' until I was contacted in 1990 by a person 
wanting information on our family for a project she was working on.  She said we were 
3rd cousins and that she was putting together a family history linking us back to 
Charlemagne.  I was not so sure there was any real truth to this 'royal link', but I 
gave her the information I had and began my own research.  I discovered that we were 
in fact direct descendants of Charlemagne.  This website represents my own search and 
I have cited as many sources as possible.  I am still not finished, but I doubt I ever 
will be.  So, this really is just a work in process and I would appreciate any 
additions, corrections, etc.  I can be directly contacted by  email~~~ 
rosiekat_17@yahoo.com