Category Archives: Family Lines

Ancestor Bio – Almira Chamberlain Sanford (1804-1845)

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Don Taylor

52 Ancestors – Week 2018-07 By Don Taylor Almira Chamberlain married young and died young, at only 41 years of age. She was a pioneering woman who went west with her husband, from her native Vermont to Genesee and Orleans … Continue reading →

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Searching for Almira Chamberlain’s Parents

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Don Taylor

By Don Taylor Finding the parents of early 19th century women is always a challenge. So, I knew that determining the parents or my 4th great-grandmother, Almira (Chamberlain) Sanford was going to be difficult. Almira married Ezra Sanford in 1819 … Continue reading →

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Ancestor Bio – Abner C. Darling (1811-1880)

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Don Taylor

By Don Taylor I continue investigating the siblings of Rufus Holton Darling. In this research, I was able to extend my knowledge of Rufus’ mother Sally Ann (Munsell) Darling. I learned that Sally moved in with her son, Abner, and … Continue reading →

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Short Aside for 6th Great-Grand Uncle, John Darling

Posted on January 27, 2018 by Don Taylor

Darling Line By Don Taylor One of my most interesting genealogical finds regarding my wife’s Darling family was her first known immigrant Darling Ancestor was Dennis Darling. Dennis was born about 1640 and came to Massachusetts Colony during the 1600s.  … Continue reading →

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Ancestor – Margaret Alice Maloney (1855-1915)

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Don Taylor

52 Ancestors – Week 2018-04 By Don Taylor A pearl of Ireland, Margaret (or Marguerite) came to America as a teenager. It is unclear if she came alone or with her parents, but my suspicion is she came alone. Life … Continue reading →

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