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Anna (Howell) Boseman & the 1910 Census
Census Sunday By Don Taylor Introduction Sometimes, while researching through the census records, some realization occurs that makes you smile and say, “oh wow!” Such was the case while I was researching my wife’s great-aunt Anna Lee (Howell) Boseman. During … Continue reading
Vincent-Vinson – Surname Saturday
By Don Taylor Name Origin It seems that the surname “Vinson” has two separate origins. First is that it comes from the “son of Vin or Vincent.” The second is that it is a corruption or variant of “Vincent.” It … Continue reading
Elizabeth (Rose?) Vincent (1785-186?) & the Censuses
Census Sunday Howell-Vincent-Rose(?) By Don Taylor Women were only identified by name if they were the head of the household in the early (before 1850) censuses. So, following women in the early census records is often conjecture. Elizabeth (Rose) Vincent … Continue reading
The 1810 Census & Mary Vincent of Halifax, NC
Howell/Vincent-Vinson Census Sunday Once I learned that Philip died between 1805 and 1808 (See Article) and that his wife’s name was Mary, it became easy to find Mary in the 1810 Census and gain a glimpse of what her household … Continue reading
The Will and Probate of Philip Vinson (Vincent)
Amanuensis Monday Howell-Vincent/Vinson Transcription by Don Taylor Halifax County State of North Carolina September 23rd 1805 in the name of our God Amen! I Phillip Vinson of the State and County aforesaid being porely in body but in my perfect … Continue reading
