Author Archives: Don Taylor

Edward William Mattson – Education

Mattson Project By Don Taylor According to the 1940 US Census, Edward “Eddie” Mattson completed eight years of school. Pursuing what his educational experience might have been, I began researching his likely school environment. In looking at schools in French … Continue reading

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Ethel Wight Collection – Part 48

Goodall (2), Goodier, Goodridge, & Goodwin 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 paid … Continue reading

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Edward William Mattson (1898-1977) – WOTTK

Matson Project By Don Taylor In my ancestor research process, my third step is to review what others think they know (WOTTK). Invariably, I learn something new from others. But occasionally, I find a real treasure. In my research of … Continue reading

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Edward “Eddie” William Mattson [aka Matson] (1898-1977)

Matson Project By Don Taylor Although not my blood ancestors, I have two half-siblings, three half-nieces, and two half-nephews descended from Eddie Matson’s son, Edgar. This page is dedicated to them. I’ll add, I met Eddie, and his wife Hildur, … Continue reading

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Ancestry Updated Ethnicity Estimates & DNA Communities

DNA Roberts-Brown Ancestors By Don Taylor Ancestry has updated their Ethnicity estimates once again. Ancestry likes to look at your DNA from a world perspective, but I find the “DNA Communities” much more interesting. Besides showing you where ancestors may … Continue reading

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