Category Archives: Ancestor Sketch

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

Barnes – Surname Saturday

Posted on December 29, 2018 by Don Taylor

Roberts-Barnes Surname Saturday Barnes Name Origin & Meaning Until we discover an immigrant Barnes ancestor, how the name was derived and its meaning is still elusive. If it is English, it probably relates to someone who lived by or worked … Continue reading →

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Schools I’ve Attended – Work Schools

Posted on December 27, 2018 by Don Taylor

My Life Those Places Thursday By Don Taylor In my final article about schools I’ve attended, I decided to write about work-based schools and training I’ve had. Over the years I’ve had dozens and dozens of classes that lasted a … Continue reading →

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Ancestor Bio – Bertha Koch (1862-1927)

Posted on December 24, 2018 by Don Taylor

52 Ancestors – Week 2018-52 Darling-Huber-Trumpi-Koch By Don Taylor Bertha Koch is the mother of Bertha Barbara Trumpi[i] who was an immigrant ancestor. Bertha Barbara came to the United States first; then her mother went to the States to visit … Continue reading →

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Family Search’s “Watch” & Barbara Bertha Trumpi

Posted on December 22, 2018 by Don Taylor

Darling/Huber/Trümpi Family Search Watch Family Search is one of my favorite genealogical websites. They have many great features, but one of my favorites is their “Watch” function. It is simple but really powerful. Family Search uses a universal tree. That … Continue reading →

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The Hamilton Primitive Baptist Church

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Don Taylor

Howell/Hobbs/Long As so often occurs, I get behind. Last summer I received an email from Carrie MC about the Hamilton Primitive Baptist Church. She had fresh information about the church’s status and some photos of the building that I haven’t … Continue reading →

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