Tag Archives: Find A Grave

James Walter and a Look Back: Ten Patriots Across Four Family Lines

Posted on July 4, 2026 by Don Taylor

Sergeant, Forage Master, Captain — James Walter closes out this series, and on the Fourth of July, I step back and count all ten patriots the Find a Grave anniversary email sent me looking for. Continue reading →

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Father and Son Patriots: William Rose Sr. & Jr. of Halifax County, NC

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Don Taylor

Two more patriots for the running tally, and this time it’s not a marriage that connects them — it’s a father and his son, both serving, both DAR-confirmed, in Halifax County, North Carolina. Continue reading →

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Two More Patriot Ancestors — Now in My Roberts-Barnes Line

Posted on July 1, 2026 by Don Taylor

Two more patriots, one more case of a son marrying a daughter — the second installment in my Revolutionary War ancestor roundup, this time from the Roberts-Barnes side of the family. Continue reading →

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Five Revolutionary War Ancestors in My Brown-Montran Line

Posted on June 29, 2026 by Don Taylor

Five Revolutionary War patriots, two family branches, and a couple of “small world” surprises hiding in my Brown-Montran family tree. Continue reading →

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Faces From the Past: Five Scarborough High Students, Class of 1931

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Don Taylor

Five Scarborough High School students from the Class of 1931 are featured in this installment of Faces from the Past. These formal studio portraits—Berry, Grant, Lothrop, Milliken, and Plummer—offer a glimpse into the lives of young Scarborough residents during the early 20th century. Each image is paired with research drawn from yearbooks, census records, and family history sources. Continue reading →

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