Category Archives: Family Lines

Ancestor Sketch – Arthur Wilson Bradley

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Don Taylor

52 Ancestors – Week 2018-23 Bradley-Hingston By Don Taylor It is interesting to encounter the event that suggests the rule. Arthur Wilson Bradley’s probate is probably an example of what not to do. On the other hand, it might be … Continue reading →

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Surname Study – Vinson – Halifax County, NC – Part 4

Posted on June 2, 2018 by Don Taylor

Surname Saturday Howell/Vinson By Don Taylor During Part 3 of this study, I examined the Vinson family of Halifax County, North Carolina during the 1850 Census. This week I step back to the 1840 Census. 1840 Census The 1840 Census … Continue reading →

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Surname Saturday – Swayze

Posted on May 26, 2018 by Don Taylor

Darling Line By Don Taylor Name Origin Swayze is a variant of the English name Swasey. The meaning of the name is unknown; however, the Dictionary of American Family Names suggests it possibly is “an Anglicized form of Dutch Swijse(n), … Continue reading →

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Navy Education

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Don Taylor

Schools I’ve Attended My Life Those Places Thursday By Don Taylor Grace-Lee Products, Inc After I graduated from high school, I moved to Northeast Minneapolis and got a job at Grace-Lee Products, Inc., 1414 Marshall Avenue in Minneapolis. They manufactured … Continue reading →

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Surname Study – Vinson – Halifax County, NC – Part 3

Posted on May 19, 2018 by Don Taylor

Surname Saturday Howell/Vinson By Don Taylor During Part 2 of this study, I examined the Vinson family of Halifax County, North Carolina during the 1860 Census. I determined 3 Vinson lines were of interest. Unknown and Elizabeth Vinson (b. 1784-1785) Robert … Continue reading →

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