Category Archives: Ancestor Sketch

Research into the four family Lines, Roberts, Brown, Howell, and Darling.

Research Plan – Bert Allen Roberts (1903-1949)

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Don Taylor

Roberts Line By Don Taylor I am beginning a deep dive into my Grandfather Bert Allen Roberts. He died before I was born and before my half-siblings were born, so there are no direct memories of the man I know … Continue reading →

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My mtDNA Results – T2b

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Don Taylor

mtDNA by Don Taylor I recently took the mtDNA[i] test through Family Tree DNA. I wasn’t surprised to learn I am a T2b haplogroup (23&Me’s test also told me that). There were 30 matches with a Genetic Distance of zero … Continue reading →

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Bert Allen Roberts (1903-1949) – Date of Birth Proof

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Don Taylor

Roberts Research Roberts Line Birth By Don Taylor Today I examine the conflict in Bert Allen Roberts’ birthdate. Some documents and researchers report he was born on 20 Sep 1902, some on 20 Sep 1903, and others on 7 Sep … Continue reading →

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My Paternal Grandfather’s Matrilineal Line

Posted on July 9, 2022 by Don Taylor

Saturday Night Genealogy Fun By Don Taylor Recently, Randy Seaver, in his “Saturday Night Genealogy Fun” post, suggested folks document “Their paternal grandfather’s matrilineal line (i.e., the mother of your paternal grandfather, and her mother, etc.).” Here’s mine. My paternal … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Hugh Ellis Roberts

Posted on July 2, 2022 by Don Taylor

July 2, 1884 Today, I remember my great-grandfather, Hugh Ellis Roberts. He was born on 2 July 1884 in Spring Garden, Jefferson County, Illinois. Hugh married Clora Dell Scott on 6 October 1900 in Jefferson County, Illinois. He died on … Continue reading →

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