Category Archives: Family Lines

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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James Dallas Howell in the 1950 Census

Posted on June 19, 2022 by Don Taylor

Census Sunday Howell Research Howell Line By Don Taylor I’ve been finding it quite fun to find family members during the 1950 Census. Often, it contains information I knew part of but not all of the story. For example, I … Continue reading →

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Pankey’s in the News – Judith Pankey Dies

Posted on June 16, 2022 by Don Taylor

Howell Research Howell-Pankey Line By Don Taylor In the News” is my reporting of discovered newspaper articles and advertising regarding ancestors I am researching. Judith (Ligon) Pankey is the first wife of my wife’s third great uncle, Thomas Armstrong Pankey. … Continue reading →

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