Tag Archives: mtDNA

Using mtDNA to Tackle a Maternal Brick Wall:

Posted on April 16, 2025 by Don Taylor

Exploring mtDNA matches to solve the mystery of Fanny Taylor’s maternal origins, I traced several exact matches but found no direct link—yet. This post outlines recent findings, including surnames from match lines and next research steps. The goal: to break through the maternal brick wall that is Fanny Taylor (1806–1889). Continue reading →

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Mary Elizabeth (Manning) Brown’s Mother – Part 6 of 6

Posted on April 13, 2022 by Don Taylor

Can DNA Help? Brown-Mannin(g)Line By Don Taylor I’ve been unsuccessful in finding any information regarding my great-grandmother’s mother, Eliza Jane Fannin(g). I’m not 100% convinced that is her name. But, continuing my investigation, my next step is to look and … Continue reading →

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MGS had a winning Spring Workshop.

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Don Taylor

I attended the Maine Genealogical Society (MGS) DNA Workshop last weekend. I was impressed with the conference organization and agenda. The logistics were excellent. Registration was easy; the conference program booklet was done well with a few extra blank pages … Continue reading →

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Mitochondrial DNA Ancestors – Sarah H Blackhurst Barber (1847-1929)

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Don Taylor

Mitochondrial DNA ancestors By – Don Taylor  Sarah Blackhurst Barber is a particularly special ancestor for me. First, she is my most recent immigrant ancestor.  Second, she is a mitochondrial ancestor. That is to say, I carry her mitochondrial DNA … Continue reading →

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mtDNA & Minerva Tolliver Mannin

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Don Taylor

A cousin recently asked about Minerva Tolliver Mannin(g)’s Native American background. She wondered “if [I] have any evidence that Enoch and Minerva Mannin were Cherokee?” I told her that I no such evidence and I don’t believe she did (because … Continue reading →

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