Category Archives: Military

What Kind of Disease is “Feb. Int. Quot”?

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Don Taylor

AH-20 – Sylvanus Scoggins Sometimes I’m not sure where to turn. I’ve looked at several sources and just haven’t found the answer to my question. I was recently researching Sylvester Scoggins as part of my Adair project.  Sylvester was born … Continue reading →

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Albany Awakens to the Benefits of Exploitation

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Don Taylor

Donna in Albany, NY, at the Clinton Theater – Sep 20-26, 1920 Albany Awakens to the Benefits of Exploitation I was watching the live stream from RootsTech Friday.  Lisa Louise Cooke gave an awesome presentation on “Proven Methodology for Using Google for … Continue reading →

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Searching for the death records for Frank Barber

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Don Taylor

Franklin E Barber (1836-1917) 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks – Week 4 By Don Taylor Intro Sometimes learning a key bit of information about an ancestor can be complicated.  In the 1910 Census, Franklin’s wife, Sarah, indicates that she is … Continue reading →

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Tarleton Mannin & Pension Apps

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Don Taylor

Researching Tarlton Mannin I was reminded that the same record in different places might be different. Here is the story that reminded me. Continue reading →

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Perseus Hopper – Richmond Times Dispatch 1860-1865

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Don Taylor

Sometimes you come across fantastic sites for research while doing something entirely different. I went to the Perseus site at Tufts University to research some Greek Mythology. I was amazed. Besides the Primary and secondary sources for studying ancient Greece and Rome, … Continue reading →

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