Author Archives: Don Taylor

The 1810 Census & Mary Vincent of Halifax, NC

Howell/Vincent-Vinson Census Sunday Once I learned that Philip died between 1805 and 1808 (See Article) and that his wife’s name was Mary, it became easy to find Mary in the 1810 Census and gain a glimpse of what her household … Continue reading

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Sketch – Albert B. Chase

Blanchard Project Utterstrom/Chase Research by Don Taylor It is so good when everything comes together during an initial inquiry into an ancestor. To me, an initial inquiry includes finding birth, marriage, and death records for the individual, plus following the … Continue reading

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The Will and Probate of Philip Vinson (Vincent)

Amanuensis Monday Howell-Vincent/Vinson Transcription by Don Taylor Halifax County State of North Carolina September 23rd 1805 in the name of our God Amen! I Phillip Vinson of the State and County aforesaid being porely in body but in my perfect … Continue reading

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North Carolina and Halifax County, NC Websites and Assets.

Howell/Vincent General Help Website Reviews (North Carolina) Background. I have been researching my wife’s 3rd great-grandfather, Burkett Vincent. I really don’t know much about Burkett. He appears as the head of household in the 1810, 1820, 1830, and 1840 censuses. … Continue reading

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Donna in the News – New July 8th 2019

“Donna in the News” is my reporting of newly found newspapers articles and advertising regarding my grandmother, Madonna Montran (aka Donna Montran and aka Donna Darling). I am always excited when I find a new venue for my grandmother’s exciting … Continue reading

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