Tag Archives: Minnesota

Edward “Eddie” William Mattson [aka Matson] (1898-1977)

Matson Project By Don Taylor Although not my blood ancestors, I have two half-siblings, three half-nieces, and two half-nephews descended from Eddie Matson’s son, Edgar. This page is dedicated to them. I’ll add, I met Eddie, and his wife Hildur, … Continue reading

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When I first left home

My History, My Memories By Don Taylor I was reading Randy Seaver’s Blog “Genea-Musings,” (https://www.geneamusings.com) where, in his blog, he asked, “When [did] You First Left Home.” He had five questions, When did you first leave your parents’ home?  Why … Continue reading

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Arthur Brown in the Censuses

Census Sunday Brown Line By Don Taylor Introduction I have long believed that Arthur Durwood Brown, my great-grandfather was the son of William Henry Brown and not the son of Henry Mack Brown. I think that the 1870 and 1880 … Continue reading

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Schools I’ve Attended – Metropolitan State University

St. Paul, Minnesota – 1984-1986 My Life Those Places Thursday By Don Taylor Working full time to support a family necessitated my finding a college that supported working adults. Metropolitan State University (Metro State) did that and more. Besides offering … Continue reading

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Halloween 2018

Halloween or Samhain is said to be the day where the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead became blurred. As such, it is an important time to remember those who have passed. Although I try to … Continue reading

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