Author Archives: Don Taylor

Census Fact vs. Residence Fact — Caroline M. A. Pankey Howell (1811-?)

By – Don Taylor Census Fact vs. Residence Fact I was recently reading the Genea Musings Blog by Randall J. Seaver where someone asked him why he uses “Census Fact” instead of other categories of Residence, Occupation, and other facts. … Continue reading

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Road Trip & [Clifford] Dick Brown in Corozal, Canal Zone, Panama.

I have never been on a genealogical research trip.  Certainly, I’ve had a desire to go to the Family History Center in Salt Lake City, the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and the National Archives in Washington … Continue reading

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Donna in Logansport, IN, at the Nelson Theatre – February 19, 1920

I haven’t discovered where the “Chin Chin” cast were immediately before they arrived at the Nelson Theatre in Logansport, Indiana on February 19th. We know they were in Madison, WI for Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14th, but are still unsure where … Continue reading

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Book Review – Finding Family

Book Review – Finding Family: My Search for Roots and the Secrets in My DNA by Richard Hill Review by Don Taylor I don’t often read books for entertainment. I read a lot of magazines and articles on the Internet, … Continue reading

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Louise Frances Bickford – Descendant of second Mayflower voyage?

I was exploring my sister-in-law’s ancestors and found she has a first cousin, once removed, that was an opera star.  I found several articles about the cousin, but one excited me like a dog chasing a Frisbee in the spring. Now, … Continue reading

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