Author Archives: Don Taylor

Madonna Mae Montran (1893-1976)

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Don Taylor

52 Ancestors #7 — Madonna Mae Montran (1893-1976) Madonna’s Early Life Madonna’s life is defined by her names.  Every part of her incredible life is defined by the name she used.   Only known photo of Madonna as a child. Madonna … Continue reading →

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William Price (1762-1846)

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Don Taylor

52 Ancestors #6 — William Price (1762-1846) Logo of the Daughters of the American Revolution Thanks to the wonderful records on the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) website, I knew that my wife’s 4th great-grandfather, William Price was a descendant … Continue reading →

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Peter McAllister (1852-1941)

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Don Taylor

52 Ancestors #5 – Peter McAllister (1852-1941) PETER MCALLISTER was born on 12 Feb 1852 in Workington, Cumberland, England. He died in 1941 (The death index indicates he passed in Jan/Feb/Mar of 1941) in Cockermouth, Cumbria, England. He married (1) MARGARET … Continue reading →

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Minerva Ann Tolliver (1821-1902)

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Don Taylor

52 Ancestors #4 – Minerva Ann Tolliver Mannin (1821-1902) Minerva Ann Tolliver was born in Kentucky on 5 Feb 1821. Various records during her life record her name in many different ways, Minerva, Manerva, Minora, and Minna.  She was probably … Continue reading →

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Jane Valentine (1724-1763)

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Don Taylor

52 Ancestors: #3 – Jane Valentine  Sometimes a person in your tree exemplifies what you don’t know about someone. The basics just aren’t enough to understand that person’s life.  My sixth great-grandmother Jane Valentine is such a person for me.  … Continue reading →

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