Author Archives: Don Taylor

Orson Barber of Calhoun County and the Early Censuses

Posted on November 1, 2020 by Don Taylor

Census Sunday By Don Taylor My 2nd great-grandfather, Franklin E. Barber, was born in Sheridan (Township) Calhoun County, Michigan His marriage record said he was 28 years old and when he married in Calhoun County in November 1869. Likewise, he … Continue reading →

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Ethel Wight Studio – Part 2

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Don Taylor

Connie Acito & Two Adams Girls. Photo Friday By Don Taylor This week for Photo Friday, I identify two more negatives from the Ethel Wight Studio Collection[i]. The images were converted to positives using a lightbox, a Nikon camera, and … Continue reading →

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My Top Ten Free Genealogy Websites – Part 1

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Don Taylor

Source Sites Tuesday’s Tips By Don Taylor I consider free genealogy websites in three different categories. First are sites that have data that are sources for facts. The second are sites that provide links to sites that have the data. … Continue reading →

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Lister – Surname Saturday

Posted on October 24, 2020 by Don Taylor

Name Origin The surname “Lister” is an occupational name coming from the term “to dye” or a “dyer.”  It was used principally in East Anglia and northern and eastern England. There is an alternate source of the name as meaning … Continue reading →

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Ethel Wight Studio – Part 1

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Don Taylor

Photo Friday By Don Taylor I was recently given access to some negatives from the Ethel Wight Studio of Portland, Maine from the 1930s. The photos were identified by the person who paid for the photo, not the person in … Continue reading →

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