Tag Archives: Genealogy

NIGS & “Google for the Wise Genealogist”

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Don Taylor

It has been a busy week.  Among many other things, I’ve been catching up on my genealogical education and training. I finished up and tested in the National Institute for Genealogical Studies (NIGSonlinene course, “Google for the Wise Genealogist.” (Got … Continue reading →

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William Hunt Scott (1834-1903)

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Don Taylor

Ancestor Sketch Roberts-Scott Line By Don Taylor Roberts Research 2019 – Ancestor #36 List of Grandparents – Grandfather: Bert Allen Roberts (1903-1949) – 1st Great-grandmother: Clora Dell Scott Roberts Adams (1883-1945) – 2nd Great-grandfather: Samuel Vaden Scott(1862-1931) & More – 3rd Great-grandfather: … Continue reading →

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World Beard Day

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Don Taylor

1 September 2018 by Don Taylor Today, in recognition of World Beard Day, I’m recognizing some of my ancestral beards. I’ve had a beard most of my life. I didn’t have a beard for the first few years in the … Continue reading →

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Ancestor Bio – Ethel May Carr Newcomb (1885-1977)

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Don Taylor

52 Ancestors – Week 2018-09 By Don Taylor Ethel May Carr was born, raised, and married in Somerville, Massachusetts. After marriage, she and her husband settled in Hingham, Massachusetts for several years. After their four children were born, she and … Continue reading →

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Where my Ancestors were 100 years ago.

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Don Taylor

Mappy Monday By Don Taylor Randy Seaver in his blog, Genea-Musings suggested that we look at where our ancestors were 100 years ago. I thought I’d take a stab at it more from a location perspective. In October 1917, my … Continue reading →

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