Author Archives: Don Taylor

Long – Surname Saturday

Long – Surname Saturday Howell-Hobbs-Long Long Surname Meaning The European surname Long is a descriptive term regarding the stature of the original bearer of the name.[i] Think of it in terms of a “long tall” individual. The Chinese surname “Long” … Continue reading

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William Hunt Scott (1834-1903)

Ancestor Sketch Roberts-Scott Line By Don Taylor Roberts Research 2019 – Ancestor #36 List of Grandparents – Grandfather: Bert Allen Roberts (1903-1949) – 1st Great-grandmother: Clora Dell Scott Roberts Adams (1883-1945) – 2nd Great-grandfather: Samuel Vaden Scott(1862-1931) & More – 3rd Great-grandfather: … Continue reading

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The Scotts of St. Clair County, Illinois – 1840 Census

Census Sunday Roberts-Scott William Hunt Scott, my 3rd great-grandfather, was born about 1834 in St. Clair County, Illinois. I followed him back from his being the head of the household to the 1850 Census and living in the household of … Continue reading

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The Longs of Martin County – Part 3 of 3 – Findings

Howell-Hobbs-Long After reviewing the 1850 and 1840 Census records for Martin County, North Carolina, I developed a hypothesis that Samuel Aquilla Long is the son of Stephen Long. The Stephen Long household did not exist in Martin County in 1850 … Continue reading

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The Longs of Martin County – Part 2 of 3 – The 1840 Census

Census Sunday Howell-Hobbs-Long The parents of my wife’s 2nd great-grandfather, Samuel Aquilla Long, are unknown. Some researchers indicate that his father’s name is John, however, I can find no source for that suggestion.  FamilySearch and Ancestry have no other suggestions … Continue reading

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