Category Archives: Blackhurst

Blackhurst the News – Sales by Mr. George Taylor

Montran-Barber-Blackhurst Line Transcription & Comment by Don Taylor “In the News” is my reporting of newspapers articles and obituaries regarding ancestors and other relatives I am researching. The information found in newspapers often raises more questions and research areas but … Continue reading

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Blackhurst the News — The Driving of Carrier’s Drays

Montran-Barber-Blackhurst Line Transcription & Comments by Don Taylor “In the News” is my reporting of newspapers articles and obituaries regarding ancestors and other relatives I am researching. The information found in newspapers often raises more questions and research areas but … Continue reading

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Blackhurst the News – Sheffield General Infirmary, March 5 [1847]

Montran-Barber-Blackhurst Line “In the News” is my reporting of newspapers articles and obituaries regarding ancestors and other relatives I am researching. The information found in newspapers often raises more questions and more research areas but invariably provides fresh texture to … Continue reading

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Gateway and Immigrant (Original) Ancestors

By Don Taylor My local Genealogy Group[i] recently met via Zoom and discussed “Gateway Ancestors” and “Immigrant Ancestors.” A Gateway Ancestor is one that you find that can be the individual that, once you have a direct connection to that … Continue reading

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Sketch – Lydia (Cockeram) Blackhurst (c. 1777-1827)

Ancestor Sketch Montran-Barber-Blackhurst-Cockeram By Don Taylor It is always “fun” when the surname changes. Lydia’s surname has been represented several ways including Cockeram, Cochran, and Cockram. Cockeram seems to be the most commonly used form. Research Family 2019 – Ancestor … Continue reading

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