Monthly Archives: July 2020

Five Photos – Three new people

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Don Taylor

Britt, Britt, Parker, Cragg, & Hunt Photo Friday By Don Taylor Two of the photos this week were new photos of people I had researched before. The third photo is of a person I identified. Fourth, I think I determined … Continue reading →

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Ancestors I have Met

Posted on July 15, 2020 by Don Taylor

In Randy Seaver’s blog, “Genea-Musing,” he suggested folks write about, ”Ancestors you have met.” The “rules” were: 1) Write down which of your ancestors that you have met in person (yes, even if you were too young to remember them). … Continue reading →

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The Will of Samuel Swann, St. Mary’s County, Maryland – 20 Nov 1807

Posted on July 13, 2020 by Don Taylor

Amanuensis[i] Monday Darling-Swayze-Walter-Swan By Don Taylor Wills and probate records are generally a gold mine of information. The will of Samuel Swann is no exception. It provides key information, particularly that he had five children living and four children, who … Continue reading →

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Pankey – Surname Saturday

Posted on July 11, 2020 by Don Taylor

Pankey Surname Origin “Pankey” is an Americanized form of the German surname Pahnke.[i] Similar surnames include Bankey, Hankey, Panke, and Panky. My Direct Pankey Ancestors 2nd Great-Grandmother: Caroline M. A. Pankey (c. 1811-c.1865) (VA-VA-NC)[ii] 3rd Great-Grandfather: Thomas Armstrong Pankey (c. 1765-1829) … Continue reading →

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Donna Darling Collection – Part 66

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Don Taylor

Rivoli Theatre – Portland, Oregon Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor For this week’s Treasure Chest Tuesday, I’m looking at two clippings from the Donna Darling Collection that relate to the Rivoli Theatre in Portland, Oregon. From previous research, thanks … Continue reading →

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