Category Archives: Family Lines

Joel Cruff Taft & the 1840 Census

Posted on March 14, 2021 by Don Taylor

Census Sunday By Don Taylor Following families in the early census records is always tricky. Reading incorrectly transcribed names and filling in the gaps makes things challenging. Such is the case concerning Joel Cruff Taft and the 1840 Census. Joel … Continue reading →

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Charlemagne – 34th Great-Grandfather?

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Don Taylor

Sometimes genealogy can be overwhelming.  Of course, I’m all excited about RootsTech being online and all the fantastic activities there.  Meanwhile, I received information from a Swiss genealogist, Patrick A. Wild, that indicated my wife descends from Charlemagne. Could it … Continue reading →

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Rose – Surname Saturday

Posted on February 13, 2021 by Don Taylor

By Don Taylor Surname Origin The surname Rose can be of English, Scottish, Irish, French, Danish, and German origin. It could relate to a physical place where wild roses grew, a hereditary sign, or even the nickname for a person … Continue reading →

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The Will of William Price (1762-1846)

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Don Taylor

It is so nice when other researchers contact me and we can share notes and resources. Recently, a fifth cousin of my wife, and I exchanged several emails bout my wife’s 4th great-grandfather, William Price (1762-1846). I learned that she … Continue reading →

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Don’s Genealogy News – 10 January 2021

Posted on January 10, 2021 by Don Taylor

Photo Friday I analyzed five more packets of negatives from the Ethel Wight Studio Collection. See Part 11 – Curtis, Davis (2), Derosier, & Dexter. Mary Derosier (1914-1994) Donald Davis (1907-1972) Four children of Hartley A. & Mary T. Davis … Continue reading →

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