Category Archives: Lister

Samuel Strain’s Will – 5 Dec 1840

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Don Taylor

Transcription TuesdayRoberts-Barnes, Lister, Strain lineTranscription[i] by Don Taylor Ancesstor #90 – Samuel Strain (1762-1845) This week, for “Transcription Tuesday,” I am transcribing the 1840 will of Samuel Strain. He is my 4th great-grandfather in my Roberts-Barnes-Lister-Strain family line. In his … Continue reading →

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Ancestor Sketch – William Lister

Posted on June 12, 2022 by Don Taylor

Roberts-Brown Research Roberts-Barnes-Lister Line By Don Taylor William Lister is my earliest verified Lister Ancestor. He was probably born in Maryland about 1793. He served in the War of 1812, married twice, and died in Monroe, Pickaway County, Ohio. William … Continue reading →

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Sources for William Lister – Part 3 of 3 – Ancestry Sources.

Posted on May 28, 2022 by Don Taylor

Roberts Project Roberts-Barnes-Lister Line By Don Taylor After I’ve reviewed and double-checked the Family Search sources, I review the sources other people have cited on Ancestry as the basis for facts they have found. Again, do I agree? Do the … Continue reading →

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Sources for William Lister – Part 2 of 3 – Family Search Sources

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Don Taylor

Roberts Project Roberts-Barmes-Lister Line By Don Taylor After I’ve reviewed and double-checked my sources, I review the sources other people have cited as the basis for facts they have found. Do I agree? Do the sources fit the right person. … Continue reading →

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Sources for William Lister – Part 1 of 3 – My Sources

Posted on May 22, 2022 by Don Taylor

Roberts Project Roberts-Barmes-Lister Line By Don Taylor I’ve been asked what I do when I say, “I review my sources, the sources at Family Search, and the sources on Ancestry,” as the first step in preparing to write a basic … Continue reading →

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