Author Archives: Don Taylor

Peter Fletcher Howell (1842-1924)

52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks – Week 32 – Peter Fletcher Howell (1842-1924) By Don Taylor Peter Fletcher Howell Thanks to Robert Capel via Flickr There is a kind of look in his eye that says he has seen too much … Continue reading

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Donna in Pendleton, OR, at the Oregon Theater – Dec 10, 1919

Donna in Pendleton, OR, at the Oregon Theater – Dec 10, 1919 I’m not sure yet where the Chin Chin group was on December 8th and 9th, but the on December 10th the company played a one night show at … Continue reading

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James Dallas Howell (1879-1964)

Research Howell/Hobbs By – Don Taylor Sometimes uncovering the life of an individual is a grind. Just keep searching and you will find more and more about an ancestor’s life. James Dallas Howell is such an individual. He was a … Continue reading

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Peter M. Howell (1805-c.1865) and Archive.org

52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks – Week 29 – Peter M. Howell (1805-c.1865) By – Don Taylor  There are occasions when you find something totally awesome regarding an ancestor. I use a simple name and date of birth search often on … Continue reading

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Annie Deborah Long Hobbs (1846-1913) and WorldCat

52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks – Week 28 When you have a family that lived in one area for a while, it is extremely important to check the Historical Society of that place and see if they published a book … Continue reading

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