Category Archives: Family Lines

Birth and Death of Peter McAllister

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Don Taylor

Darling-McAllister It is always great when you can get a copy of an original record rather than relying upon an index.  Thanks to the General Register Office, I was able to receive PDF copies of the actual registries for the … Continue reading →

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Ancestry’s ThruLines – Part 3 – Asa Ellis Roberts

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Don Taylor

In previous articles, I’ve considered Ancestry’s new ThruLinestm feature. In Part 1, I looked atThruLinestm in a general manner. In Part 2, I developed a process and decided on some caveats I would use with it.  Here in Part 3, I … Continue reading →

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The Children of William Hunt Scott

Posted on May 11, 2019 by Don Taylor

Roberts-Scott Line By Don Taylor When I took a look at William Hunt Scott (1834-1903) last February, I knew that I wanted to take a closer look at his household. Not only did I want to understand his family, but … Continue reading →

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Ancestor Sketch – Burkett Vincent

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Don Taylor

Howell-Vincent/Vinson By Don Taylor When I first discovered the name of my wife’s 3rd great-grandfather on her Vincent line, I thought I had found the most unusual first name ever, the document I found indicated “Barkhead.” Now, I know it … Continue reading →

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Halifax County, NC, Vincent and Vinson in the 1790 Census

Posted on May 5, 2019 by Don Taylor

Census Sunday Howell-Vincent/Vinson By Don Taylor The 1790 Census drives home the notion that Vinson and Vincent seem to be interchangeable in this family line. The Philip Vinson of the 1800 Census is clearly Philip Vincent in the 1790 Census. … Continue reading →

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