Monthly Archives: August 2017

Ancestor Bio – Elishaba Smith

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Don Taylor

52 Ancestors – Week 191 By Don Taylor Elishaba Smith was born, lived her entire life, and died in New London County, Connecticut. What makes that statement so odd and what provided such a source for learning for me was … Continue reading →

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Ancestor Bio – Minnie Mable Bodge (1872-1948)

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Don Taylor

52 Ancestors – Week 191 By Don Taylor I consider successful ancestor research if I can learn and document the vital records (birth, marriage, and death), follow the individual through all the Census records during their life, and learn the … Continue reading →

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Donna at Owyhee Hotel – Dec 4-8, 1919

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Don Taylor

Donna Montran stayed at the Owyhee Hotel in Boise, Idaho December 4-8, 1919.  Don Taylor Sometimes I just come across cool things.  Recently I found an article on Chronicling America that spoke of “Hotel Arrivals” in Boise, ID, Dec 5, … Continue reading →

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Adair Project – Ella E. (Mitchell) Adair

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Don Taylor

Ancestor Bio – Ella E (Mitchell)Adair 52 Ancestors – Week 190 By Don Taylor This week I look at Ella E. Mitchell. As is so often the case with women ancestors, her life events are defined by her husband and … Continue reading →

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Crutchfield Project – It’s a Start

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Don Taylor

Ancestor Biography – Crutchfield Project 52 Ancestors – Week 137 By Don Taylor I was recently asked to help someone learn more about his ancestry. He knew he was Italian, but didn’t know how much. He also knew his parent’s … Continue reading →

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