Monthly Archives: September 2015

MM06 – Elmer Stevens Mapes (1898-1974)

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Don Taylor

52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks – Week 89 Elmer Stephens Mapes 1920 – Kanakadea Via Ancestry.com Elmer Stephens Mapes was born in New York on 24 Aug 1898. He was the third of four children born to James and Myrtle (Myrtie) … Continue reading →

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Scarborough Historical Society September 2015 Meeting – Yearbooks

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Don Taylor

I attended the Scarborough Historical Society, where I am a member, meeting the other night. It was really interesting. They had taken Scarborough High School yearbooks over the decades and had individuals from many of those years speak about the … Continue reading →

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Is it enough? (To not use the names of living individuals)

Posted on September 6, 2015 by Don Taylor

Is it enough? (To not use the names of living individuals) The stepson of a grand uncle of mine recently contacted me. I had written about his mother and stepfather a few years ago and he found my blog posting … 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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