Author Archives: Don Taylor

Peter Howell, Wild Man & Eccentric Minister by “Divine Permission”

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Don Taylor

Indeed, Madonna Montran’s vaudeville career is very interesting to follow. In my wife’s family tree, Peter M. Howell is probably the most interesting of her direct ancestors. Peter was a “Wandering Missionary” who preached throughout Virginia, North Carolina, and South … Continue reading →

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Price – Surname Saturday

Posted on July 21, 2018 by Don Taylor

Howell Research Howell/Hobbs/Long/Bryan/Price Line By Don Taylor Origin The surname Price originated in Wales. It is a corruption of the name Ap-rhys, meaning ‘son of Rhys’. The first name “Rhys” is thought to derive from the Old Welsh, meaning ‘ardour’[i]. … Continue reading →

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Genealogical Education – RootsTech

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Don Taylor

High on my list of things to do is to spend a least one hour a week improving my genealogical knowledge through regular webinars, seminars, and workshops. One of the easiest and best ways for me to keep up with … Continue reading →

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Ancestor Sketch – Henriette Wilhelmina Futterer

Posted on July 15, 2018 by Don Taylor

Hopfe-Futterer 52 Ancestors – Week 2018-29 By Don Taylor I have come to expect considerable flexibility in the names of individuals. They are reliant upon the hearing of clerks, the penmanship of those clerks, and the interpretation of various records … Continue reading →

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The Show Must Go On – Tucson, Arizona

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Don Taylor

Donna Darling Collection – Part 33 Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor “The show must go on” is a long-time show-business mantra. One of the clippings in the Donna Darling Collection tells of a harrowing story of making sure the … Continue reading →

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