Category Archives: Family Lines

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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Adding the Binford Line

Posted on December 12, 2021 by Don Taylor

Howell Research Howell-Pankey-Binford Line By Don Taylor Continuing my research of Samuel Pankey (1739-1807) has led to my learning more about his wife, 4th great-grandmother Betsy Kinsey Binford. I learned of three additional Ancestors. They are the parents, grandparents, and … Continue reading →

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My Computer History

Posted on November 13, 2021 by Don Taylor

My History, My Memories Saturday Night Genealogy Fun By Don Taylor In his blog, Genea Musings, Randy Seaver suggested that people write about their computer history – basically how we “became slaves” to our computers. I figured, because computers are … Continue reading →

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Ancestor Sketch – Tamise Sutherland

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Don Taylor

Roberts-Barnes-Taft-Sutherland Line By Don Taylor Overview Tamise[i] Sutherland[ii] was born on 3 April 1796 in New York, USA as the last child of Reuben Sutherland and Mary Lewis. She had seven siblings: Phineas, David, Lot, Candice, Eliza, Josiah, and Elizabeth. She … Continue reading →

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Tamise Sutherland & the Early Censuses

Posted on November 7, 2021 by Don Taylor

Census Sunday By Don Taylor Introduction Following families in the early census records is always tricky, and when a census’s locations change and a family’s status changes, finding families can make things even more difficult. Such is the case concerning … Continue reading →

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