Category Archives: Research Tools

Focus on methodologies and resources:
– DNA & Genetic Genealogy:
– Autosomal, mtDNA, Y-DNA, ThruLines Thursday
– Research Tips & Strategies:
– Brick Wall Research, General Help
– Transcription & Documentation:
– Amanuensis, Transcription

ThruLines – William Henry Brown – Part 1

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Don Taylor

ThruLines Thursday Brown DNA In Part 7 of my ThruLinestm analysis, I’m looking closely at matches with my 2nd great-grandfather, William Henry Brown (c. 1843- c. 1888). The first group of matches included 12 matches descended from Arthur Durwood Brown. I … Continue reading →

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ThruLines – Part 7 – Nimrod Lister

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Don Taylor

ThruLines Thursday Roberts-Barnes-Lister-Evans DNA In Part 7 of my ThruLinestm analysis, I’m looking closely at matches with my 2nd great-grandparents, Nimrod Lister and Malinda Evans. To the best of my knowledge, Nimrod and Malinda had 9 children together.  ThruLinestm indicated that descendants … Continue reading →

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My Farmers in Sullivan County, Indiana

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Don Taylor

One of my favorite blogs is Genealogy à la carte. One of their regular features is “This week’s Crème de la Crème.” In it, Gail Dever provides a listing of what she thinks are the best genealogical blogs and articles … Continue reading →

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ThruLines – Part 6 – Nelson & Mercy Eliza (Taft) Barnes

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Don Taylor

ThruLines Thursday Roberts-Barnes DNA by Don Taylor In Part 6 of my ThruLinestm  analysis, I’m looking at matches with my 2nd great-grandparents, Nelson Barnes and Mercy Eliza Taft. They are on my Roberts line. Mercy and Nelson had 9 children together. … Continue reading →

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North Carolina and Halifax County, NC Websites and Assets.

Posted on July 10, 2019 by Don Taylor

Howell/Vincent General Help Website Reviews (North Carolina) Background. I have been researching my wife’s 3rd great-grandfather, Burkett Vincent. I really don’t know much about Burkett. He appears as the head of household in the 1810, 1820, 1830, and 1840 censuses. … Continue reading →

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