Category Archives: Ancestor Sketch

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

Gateway and Immigrant (Original) Ancestors

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Don Taylor

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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Ancestor Sketch – Betsy Kinsey Binford

Posted on January 12, 2022 by Don Taylor

Howell Research Howell-Pankey-Binford Line By Don Taylor [Following women during colonial times is always tricky, and Betsy Kinsey (Binford) Pankey is no exception. Seldom are women mentioned except in the context of another family member. What I have learned about … Continue reading →

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The Quakers Disowned Betsey Kinsey Binford

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Don Taylor

Amanuensis[i] Monday Howell-Pankey-Binford Line By Don Taylor Researching 18th Century women is often difficult. Learning that 4th great-grandmother, Betsey “Betty” (Binford) Pankey, was disowned by her religion because she married outside her Faith puts other events into context, such as … Continue reading →

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Whitney – Surname Saturday

Posted on January 8, 2022 by Don Taylor

The surname Whitney – Name Origin, My Whitney Ancestors, Direct Descendants of Benjamin Whitney. Continue reading →

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Wolcott – Surname Saturday

Posted on December 25, 2021 by Don Taylor

By Don Taylor Ancestry indicates that the surname “Wolcott” is a Habitational name for someone from Wollcot in Somerset, England. Possibly so named from the Middle English wolle meaning “spring” and cot, meaning “cottage” or “shelter.” Forebears indicate it is … Continue reading →

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