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Bio – Mary Lillian Hobbs (Howell) (1885 – bef 1964)

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Don Taylor

52 Ancestors # 12 – Mary Lillian Hobbs (Howell) (1885-1964) Sometimes one simple fact, one vital fact, can be incredibly difficult to trace down. This is the case for the death of Mary Lillian Hobbs Howell. From her husband’s death … Continue reading →

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Jane Valentine (1724-1763)

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Don Taylor

52 Ancestors: #3 – Jane Valentine  Sometimes a person in your tree exemplifies what you don’t know about someone. The basics just aren’t enough to understand that person’s life.  My sixth great-grandmother Jane Valentine is such a person for me.  … Continue reading →

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52 Ancestors: #2 – Henry Wolcott

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Don Taylor

Biography – Henry Wolcott (1611-1680) The earliest immigrant I’ve been able to find in my family is my 10th great-grandfather, Henry Wolcott. Now, I  know that I have 512 10th great-grandfathers and that Henry is only one of them, but … Continue reading →

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52 Ancestors: #1 – Elizabeth Jane Swayze Wisemen Darling

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Don Taylor

Ancestor Sketch Elizabeth Jane Swayze Wisemen Darling The Challenge:  Thanks to Caroline Porter’s blog, 4yourfamilystory.com, (A blog I subscribe to and read daily.) I learned of a blogging challenge issued by Amy Johnson Crow on her blog www.nostorytoosmall.com to post … Continue reading →

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