Tag Archives: England

McAllister – Surname Saturday

Posted on January 25, 2020 by Don Taylor

McAllister Name Origin McAllister is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic name, Mac Alasdair, meaning “son of Alasdair.” Alasdair is the Gaelic form of Alexander. There are dozens of forms for this surname. My wife’s family line has records both … Continue reading →

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Ancestor Sketch – Edward Lamb

Posted on October 20, 2019 by Don Taylor

Darling/McAllister/Lambe By Don Taylor Howell/Darling – Ancestor #54 List of Grandparents Grandfather: Robert Harry Darling 1st Great-grandmother: Hannah McAllister 2nd Great-grandmother: Margaret Mary Lamb 3rd Great-grandfather: Edward Lamb 4th Great-grandfather: Edward Lamb Edward Lamb (c. 1831-c. 1893) Birth Edward Lamb … Continue reading →

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Ancestor Bio – Hannah Bell McAllister Mullholland

Posted on August 11, 2019 by Don Taylor

Darling – McAllister – Bell By Don Taylor I often have difficulties researching ancestors who lived in Europe. Hannah is no exception. She was born, lived and died all within 50 miles of Workington, England. I am not 100% confident … Continue reading →

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Sketch – Lydia (Cockeram) Blackhurst (c. 1777-1827)

Posted on July 6, 2019 by Don Taylor

Ancestor Sketch Montran-Barber-Blackhurst-Cockeram By Don Taylor It is always “fun” when the surname changes. Lydia’s surname has been represented several ways including Cockeram, Cochran, and Cockram. Cockeram seems to be the most commonly used form. Research Family 2019 – Ancestor … Continue reading →

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Lydia Cockeram’s Parents?

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Don Taylor

Who are the parents of Lydia Cockeram, the wife of Stephen Blackhurst? It is important to remember that other people’s trees are really only hints and you should not rely upon them as truth.  Such is my experience researching my … Continue reading →

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