Tag Archives: Cass County

Manning – Surname Saturday

Brown/Manning LineBy Don Taylor Name Origin[i] Family Search indicates that Mannin can be an Irish variant of Mannion and is found in Finland, the United States, and England. Manning can be an English variation of Ă“ Mainnin or is a … Continue reading

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Arthur Brown in the Censuses

Census Sunday Brown Line By Don Taylor Introduction I have long believed that Arthur Durwood Brown, my great-grandfather was the son of William Henry Brown and not the son of Henry Mack Brown. I think that the 1870 and 1880 … Continue reading

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Mary Elizabeth (Manning) Brown (1878-1983)

Ancestor Sketch – Brown Line By – Don Taylor We know that often as a person ages their birth date changes. Women often get younger during their adult years and then get older in their later years.  Mary Elizabeth (Manning) Brown … Continue reading

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Arthur Durwood Brown (1869-1928)

Brown Line By – Don Taylor Sometimes you have an ancestor for whom you know there are a lot more stories about them. Arthur Durwood Brown was such a man. There are several of Arthur’s grandchildren still alive. I hope … Continue reading

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Clifford Brown (aka Richard Earl Durand, aka Richard Earl Brown) (1903-1990)

52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks – Week 38 Clifford Brown (1903-1990) (aka Richard Earl Durand) (aka Richard Earl Brown) By – Don Taylor We all have someone in our tree that is confusing. It is that person that the more you learn … Continue reading

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