Monthly Archives: April 2017

William Freeman – Patriot

Posted on April 20, 2017 by Don Taylor

Sometimes I’m reminded that when I’m away from home, I need to be extra careful to document my work so as to be able to cite my sources properly.  Sadly I can’t do that with today’s treasure. Back in March … Continue reading →

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Virginia Memory Chancery Records Index

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Don Taylor

John P. Williams vs Admr of John P. Price – Case: 1836-011 Peter Howell Deposition Amanuensis Monday Finding records for ancestors in antebellum Virginia are always a treasure.  One of my favorite record sets is the Chancery Records Index available through Virginia … Continue reading →

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Possible Relatives – Johnny Cash, Jimi Hendrix, Blake Lively

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Don Taylor

We’re Related – Third Look Famous Friday by Don Taylor My third look at possible relatives using “We’re Related” showed many potential new cousins.  I decided I would look at the three of the closest “famous relatives” that “We’re Related” … Continue reading →

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A Genealogist’s Nightmare or a Census Taker’s Confusion?

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Don Taylor

Four Mary Stoeger’s in the 1900 Census. It was hard for me to tell if I was looking at an ‘80s sitcom or if the 1900 Census was true. I kept thinking, “Hi, I’m John Stoeger, and this is my … Continue reading →

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Donna Darling and Earle

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Don Taylor

Donna Darling Collection – Part 3 We know that Donna had a show advertised as “Donna Darling and Earle in a Song and Dance Romance” in 1924. The Standiford Studio in Louisville, Kentucky took this photo entitled, “Donna Darling and Earle.” … Continue reading →

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