Monthly Archives: January 2016

Searching for the death records for Frank Barber

Franklin E Barber (1836-1917) 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks – Week 4 By Don Taylor Intro Sometimes learning a key bit of information about an ancestor can be complicated.  In the 1910 Census, Franklin’s wife, Sarah, indicates that she is … Continue reading

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The Search for Abner Darling (1780-1839)

The Search for Rufus H Darling’s father:Abner Darling Finding individuals before the 1850 Census is always problematic. I find the process to be an iterative process, that is to say, it is necessary to go through the same records several … Continue reading

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Abstract & Will of Abner Darling (1780-1839)

Abstract & Will of Abner Darling (1780-1839) Amanuensis Monday Great-great grandfather Rufus Holton Darling’s father’s name was Abner and his mother’s name was Sally. Although I am not totally convinced, I am fairly certain that this “Record of Will” refers … Continue reading

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Donna in Bridgeport, CT, at Poli’s – June 30-July 2, 1927

By Don Taylor We know Donna played in Warren, PA, in early May, but don’t know where she, Sammy, and Hal Dixon were until the played at Poli’s Theater in Bridgeport, CT from June 30 until July 2, 1927.[i] [ii] … Continue reading

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Compulsive searching – Bert Allen Roberts (1903-1949)

Compulsive searching… I think the more passionate we are about something the more likely we can be compulsive about it. We can put hours and hours into something with no results and still keep going. At some point, we just … Continue reading

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