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Asa Taft (1774-1839) – Ancestor #84

Posted on February 19, 2025 by Don Taylor

Roberts-Brown ProjectRoberts-Barnes-Taft LineBy Don Taylor Asa Taft is my double-fourth great-grandfather. He was born in Uxbridge, Mass., in 1774. He had between 10 and 12 children and two wives, Sarah and Lucy. He moved west to Partridgefield (now Hinsdale), Mass, … Continue reading →

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Photo Friday – Gruver, Hinkley.

Posted on January 3, 2025 by Don Taylor

A review of photos of Elbert Asa Gruver, Eleanor Gruver, & Helen Hartwell Hinkley from the Linwood Dyer Photo Collection, Hinkley Photo Album. Continue reading →

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Photo Friday – Gruver, Hinkley, & Kinney

Posted on December 6, 2024 by Don Taylor

Six people from the Hinkley Family Album, Linwood Dyer Photo Collection are identified:
·      Elbert Gruver of New York & Philadelphia.
·      Eleanor Hinkley of Portland, ME.
·      Margaret Hinkley of Portland, ME & Philadelphia.
·      Rufus Hinkley of Portland, ME, Boston, & San Bernardino, CA.
·      Louise Kinney of Portland, ME.
·      Margaret Kinney Continue reading →

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Nelson Barnes & the 1840 Census

Posted on July 2, 2023 by Don Taylor
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Nelson Barnes in Elmira?

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Don Taylor

Is he my Nelson Barnes? Roberts Research Roberts-Barnes Line In the News By Don Taylor “In the News” is my reporting of discovered newspaper articles and advertising regarding ancestors I am researching. NYS Historic Newspapers is one of my favorite … Continue reading →

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