Category Archives: Family Lines

Remembering my mom, Sylvia Matson (née Kees).

Posted on October 19, 2024 by Don Taylor

Taylor Family TreeAmsterdam LineBy Don Taylor Today, I remember my mom, Sylvia Matson (nĂ©e Kees). She was born on January 15, 1932, in Detroit, Michigan. She used to love to say she was a “duce,” as in a 1932 Ford … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary Enoch & Minerva

Posted on October 11, 2024 by Don Taylor

October 11th, (or is it October 15th?) 1843 <Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965 for Enoch Fergate – Crop.jpg> Today, I remember my third great-grandparents, Enoch and Minerva (Toliver) Mannin. They were married in October 1843 in Morgan County, Kentucky. … Continue reading →

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John Huber in the Saginaw News

Posted on October 6, 2024 by Don Taylor

by Don Taylor “In the News” is my reporting on newly discovered newspaper articles and advertising regarding ancestors I am researching. John Huber is my wife’s great-grandfather. The information in newspapers often raises more questions and research areas, but they … Continue reading →

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Roberts Research, September 2024

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Don Taylor

This week my Roberts Research included using MyHeritage Library Edition. I access it through my local public library’s website, and many public libraries have access. There is a lot of material there, but the service is fairly expensive. Maureen Taylor, … Continue reading →

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1982 – Back to the Navy & a Career Change

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Don Taylor

My History, My MemoriesBy Don Taylor After being laid off from TRW, I worked for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Defense Contract Management Administration Services (DCAS). After a couple of years, I received the opportunity for a promotion and to … Continue reading →

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