Monthly Archives: April 2022

Happy Birthday Stephen Taft

16 April – Stephen Taft Roberts-Barnes-Taft Line Today, I also remember my 6th great-grandfather, Stephen Taft. He was the second ancestor born on 16 April. Stephen was born in 1710 in Uxbridge[1], Province of Massachusetts Bay (Now Worcester County, Massachusetts). … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Samuel Wolcott Sr.

April 16 Brown-Sanford-Parsons-Wolcott Line By Don Taylor Today, I remember my 9th great-grandfather, Samuel Wolcott. No mistake, he is the third Samual Wolcott whose birthday is this week. His son, Samuel Wolcott, celebrated his birthday last Monday and his grandson’s … Continue reading

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Ethel Wight Collection – Part 76

Gladu (née), Larrabee, Lassey, Lavigne, & Lawrence Photo Friday Ethel Wight Collection By Don Taylor This week, for Photo Friday, I identify the people in five more envelopes from the Ethel Wight Studio Collection[i]. The envelopes contain the names who … Continue reading

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Finding Canada Census images.

Tuesday’s Tips By Don Taylor During my recent research into William Francis Halcro, I needed Canada Census Records. Certainly, Ancestry.Com has the records, but it requires a World Explorer membership. I don’t do enough research outside of the United States … Continue reading

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Mary Elizabeth (Manning) Brown’s Mother – Part 6 of 6

Can DNA Help? Brown-Mannin(g)Line By Don Taylor I’ve been unsuccessful in finding any information regarding my great-grandmother’s mother, Eliza Jane Fannin(g). I’m not 100% convinced that is her name. But, continuing my investigation, my next step is to look and … Continue reading

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