Tag Archives: Franklin County

Hugh Ellis Roberts – A Second Look

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Don Taylor

Roberts Line By Don Taylor My second look at an ancestor begins with a review of what I think I know. Census records are among the easiest to find ancestors, so I often verify them first. Next, I look at … Continue reading →

Posted in Roberts | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Scott – Surname Saturday

Posted on May 16, 2020 by Don Taylor

Name Origin Ancestry indicates that “Scott” is an ethnic name for someone with Scottish connections. However, the Scottish and Irish consider it the ethnic name for a Gaelic speaker.[I] Genealogy Bank indicates “Scott” is simply a surname of Scottish origin, … Continue reading →

Posted in Surname Saturday, Scott | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Martha Melinda Montgomery

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Don Taylor

Ancestor Sketch Roberts/Scott/Hailey/Montgomery By Don Taylor Martha Melinda Montgomery Haley Midyett had a rough life. She married young (17), had six children who she saw die. She also was widowed – twice. There was no informant for her death certificate, … Continue reading →

Posted in Haley, Ancestor Features, Scott, Roberts | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Samuel Vaden Scott – A Man of Two Families

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Don Taylor

Roberts-Brown-2016 Research Roberts/Scott Line By Don Taylor Samuel Vaden Scott was married twice. The first time with Amanda Jane Haley.  He and Amanda had four children. Amanda died in 1889 and Samuel remarried. The original children seemed to scatter and … Continue reading →

Posted in Roberts | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Biography – Patience Anna Marshall (1845-1919)

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Don Taylor

Patience Anna Marshall Dean Roberts (1845-1919) Roberts/Brown #17 By Don Taylor Patience Anna Marshall’s childhood appears to be pretty much non-existent. Evidence indicates her father died before she was six years old. She was married at 13 years-old, had a … Continue reading →

Posted in Roberts | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment