Category Archives: Family Lines

Hugh Ellis Roberts – A Second Look

Roberts Line By Don Taylor My second look at an ancestor begins with a review of what I think I know. Census records are among the easiest to find ancestors, so I often verify them first. Next, I look at … Continue reading

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Joel Cruff Taft & the 1830 Census

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 1830 Census. During … Continue reading

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Broome County Deeds 1819-1824 – Vol 8 – Pages 108 & 109

Roberts-Barnes-Taft-Sutherland Amanuensis Monday By Don Taylor [Transcription of Page 108] Heirs of Mary Sutherland       }                             To                           }     Justice B Sutherland             } This Indenture made … Continue reading

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Joel Cruff Taft & the 1840 Census

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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Ancestor Sketch – William S. Taylor

Bradley-Hingston Project Bradley-Taylor By Don Taylor William S. Taylor lived his youth in the historic place where Washington crossed the Delaware. He made a short foray out west, where he married, then returned to Philadelphia with his new bride. After … Continue reading

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