Monthly Archives: June 2023

Memories – City Council Candidate – #2

Posted on June 8, 2023 by Don Taylor

My LifeThose Places ThursdayCoon Rapids, MN By Don Taylor In Part 1 of “My Life – City Council Candidate,” I mentioned I was a political science major and had been a member of the Coon Rapids Economic Development Committee. So, … Continue reading →

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Ancestor Sketch – Bernhart Trumpi (1817-1879)

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Don Taylor

Howell/Darling ResearchDarling-Huber-Trümpi LineBy Don Taylor Darling Ancestor #60 Following Bernhard Trümpi of Glarus, Switzerland, is somewhat difficult. Finally, there are many other Bernhard Trümpi who lived in Glarus, including: Disentangling them is always tricky. Additionally, I don’t read Swiss-German, making … Continue reading →

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Photo Friday – Shuft & Silke

Posted on June 2, 2023 by Don Taylor

This week, I identified four of five people in my photo sets:
Alicia Silke, circa 1934 (later McCarthy).
Donald Silke, circa 1935 (age 1).
Kathleen M Silke, circa 1934 (later Murray).
Mary Frances Silke, circa 1935 (age 3). Continue reading →

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