Tag Archives: Brown/Montran

John Montran (c. 1874-bef.1911)

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Don Taylor

52 Ancestors # 14 – John Montran (c1874-bef. 1911) John Montran is the most mysterious of my ancestors.  My grandmother, Madonna, never spoke of him and I didn’t have the where-with-all to ask her about him before she passed over. … Continue reading →

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Henry Brown (c. 1843- c. 1888)

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Don Taylor

52 Ancestors # 13 – William Henry Brown (1842-c. 1888) Henry Brown is one of the most challenging of my ancestors to follow and figure out. Through the years I have confused him with others on several cases, establishing lines … Continue reading →

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Madonna Mae Montran (1893-1976)

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Don Taylor

52 Ancestors #7 — Madonna Mae Montran (1893-1976) Madonna’s Early Life Madonna’s life is defined by her names.  Every part of her incredible life is defined by the name she used.   Only known photo of Madonna as a child. Madonna … Continue reading →

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Minerva Ann Tolliver (1821-1902)

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Don Taylor

52 Ancestors #4 – Minerva Ann Tolliver Mannin (1821-1902) Minerva Ann Tolliver was born in Kentucky on 5 Feb 1821. Various records during her life record her name in many different ways, Minerva, Manerva, Minora, and Minna.  She was probably … 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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