Monthly Archives: June 2016

The Great War – Over Here – 7 April 1918

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Don Taylor

By Don Taylor Wartime Wednesday Recently actually an old shipmate of mine, John Travers, from the USS Kitty Hawk (1972), came across issues from the New York Times showing photos of the Great War. He didn’t know what to do … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam – Russell Erwin Kees (1927-2016)

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Don Taylor

By Don Taylor When I was growing up, my Uncle Russ was always a mystery – almost a myth. He was a photo on the wall and a wonder, as in “wonder what happened with Russell.  I knew my middle … Continue reading →

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Newspaper Articles – Albert Utterstrom (1898-1973)

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Don Taylor

Select Newspaper Archives articles found via Find My Past regarding Albert Utterstrom (1898-1973) United States, Maine filter applied – Sorted by Date Ref: Find My Past Search (Paid site Link – $$ required.) Articles found are “Copyright: ‘Fair Use’ allowed. NewspaperARCHIVE.com.” … Continue reading →

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Getting to Know You – Joel Clinton Barnes

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Don Taylor

By – Don Taylor I like to get to know an ancestor, so, after I learn their vital information (birth, marriages, death) and census information for each of the censuses they were alive, I like to see if I can … Continue reading →

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Joel Barnes – Select Newspaper Articles transcribed.

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Don Taylor

Select Newspaper Archives articles found via Find My Past regarding Joel Barnes United States, Indiana, Sullivan (City) filters applied. Sorted by Date Refer to: https://search.findmypast.com/search/us-and-world-newspapers?city=sullivan&country=united%20states%20of%20america&firstname=joel&lastname=barnes&orderby=dateasc&state=indiana&page=0  ($$ – Requires Subscription) December 12, 1884 – Sullivan Democrat – Sullivan, Indiana, – Public Notice – Nelson … Continue reading →

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