Author Archives: Don Taylor

Stanford Family Bible

Don Taylor describes the Linwood Stanford Family Bible as a valuable resource, listing vital records of the Stanford family—births, marriages, and deaths, dating back to the 19th century. Taylor notes the potential differences in handwriting, suggesting events may have been recorded by different individuals at varying times. Continue reading

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Busby (Busbee) – Surname Saturday

The Busby surname, potentially originating in Yorkshire or Carmunnock, has 31,000 bearers globally, with 21,000 in the US mainly in Texas, California, and Mississippi. Ancestor Elnora Busby’s lineage traces back to Virginia and North Carolina, with minimal historical presence in these states. Continue reading

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Photo Friday – Gray, Potter, & Strout.

In the Linwood Dyer Collection, photos of Henry Staples Potter and Arthur E Strout were identified, along with limited information on John Gray and an unidentified individual labeled “Mr. Sawyer.” The collection also includes a photo of “Victoria” in Mexico. The desire is to reunite these photos with family members and gather more information. Continue reading

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Busby (Busbee) – Surname Saturday

The Busby surname has origins in North Yorkshire, Leicestershire, and Renfrewshire. There are about 31,000 people with the Busby surname, mostly in the US, especially Texas, California, and Alabama. Ancestry message boards and genealogy sites have substantial Busby-related content. Elnora Busby Vincent is a key figure in the Howell family tree. Continue reading

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Photo Friday – Bakeman, Morse (née Milliken), & Potter

The Linwood Dyer Collection includes photos, documents, and genealogies from Scarborough, South Portland, and Cape Elizabeth, Maine. The collection features a photo of Daniel F. Bakeman, the last Revolutionary War veteran, and Calista Morse with her children, dating back to 1897. Another photo showcases Henry Potter (1799-1876), providing a wealth of information. The identities of the individuals in the photos have been largely confirmed; the Scarborough Historical Society holds the originals. Continue reading

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