Category Archives: Ancestor Sketch
Donald Montran Stabs his Wife.
In the NewsMontran MondayBy Don Taylor It is time for another edition of “Montran Monday[i].” When I encounter a new, historical newspaper article about persons with the surname Montran, I try to add information about them to my family tree … Continue reading
1982 – Back to the Navy & a Career Change
My History, My MemoriesBy Don Taylor After being laid off from TRW, I worked for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Defense Contract Management Administration Services (DCAS). After a couple of years, I received the opportunity for a promotion and to … Continue reading
Brown Family Reunion – 1943 – In the News.
81 Years AgoBy Don Taylor Grandpa Brown was mentioned in the news as being present at a family reunion in Brainard in late August 1943. I ran across a clipping regarding a family reunion at the Arthur W. Brown residence. … Continue reading
Josiah Fugate – First Cousin[i] of the Blues.
Pocahontas ProjectBrown-Mannin(g)-Fugate LineBy Don Taylor Last year, I learned that I may have Pocahontas as an Ancestor. I was comfortable that Rachel Fugate was my 4th great-grandmother. I needed to confirm the line from her to my possible 12th great-grandmother, … Continue reading
Ancestor Sketch – John Huber – Take 2
Ancestor Sketch of John Huber. He was born in Windlach, Switzerland in 1880, married Bertha Barbara TrĂĽmpi in 1905 in New Glarus, Wisconsin, had two children, and died in 1948 in James Township, Saginaw County, Wisconsin. Continue reading