Author Archives: Don Taylor

Scheffer Elementary School, Saint Paul, Minnesota

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Don Taylor

 My Life, My History, My Schools By Don Taylor I’m not positive why we moved from Hastings to Saint Paul, MN. I know that my mom was working as a nurse’s aide when we lived in Hastings and she was … Continue reading →

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Enlistment Papers – Enoch Mannin – 29 Aug 1863

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Don Taylor

Amanuensis Monday Brown Research 2017 Transcription by Don Taylor – 28 Jan 2017 [Page 1 of 3] Mannin, Enoch Reg’t:  Ky [Page 2 of 3 – Center (rotated 90 degrees right)] Enoch Mannin Volunteered at Olive Hill, KY August 29 … Continue reading →

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Biography: Nancy Branch Pankey (1797-1865)

Posted on January 28, 2017 by Don Taylor

Howell-Darling-2017 Research By Don Taylor It is expedient to research direct line ancestors, so we often neglect siblings of our ancestors, particularly our distant ancestors’ siblings.  Often, to gain insight into some of our ancestors, it is helpful to research … Continue reading →

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Schools I’ve Attended

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Don Taylor

Those Places Thursday My History By Don Taylor I often see articles and blogs that remind readers to write about their own life. Something that several suggest is to write about schools that you have attended. Most people have a … Continue reading →

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Ancestor Biography – Martha Cannon (1764-?)

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Don Taylor

Howell-Darling Research Howell-Pankey-Cannon Line By Don Taylor Updated 15 June 2022. Updates in Purple. Getting to know female ancestors who lived before 1840 is always a challenge. Researching Martha Cannon, the wife of Thomas Armstrong Pankey, is no exception. Certainly, … Continue reading →

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