Author Archives: Don Taylor

Ancestor Sketch – Betsy Kinsey Binford

Howell Research Howell-Pankey-Binford Line By Don Taylor [Following women during colonial times is always tricky, and Betsy Kinsey (Binford) Pankey is no exception. Seldom are women mentioned except in the context of another family member. What I have learned about … Continue reading

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The Quakers Disowned Betsey Kinsey Binford

Amanuensis[i] Monday Howell-Pankey-Binford Line By Don Taylor Researching 18th Century women is often difficult. Learning that 4th great-grandmother, Betsey “Betty” (Binford) Pankey, was disowned by her religion because she married outside her Faith puts other events into context, such as … Continue reading

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Whitney – Surname Saturday

The surname Whitney – Name Origin, My Whitney Ancestors, Direct Descendants of Benjamin Whitney. Continue reading

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Ethel Wight Collection – Part 62

Hogan, Holland, Houghton(2), Huston, & (Née Giberson) Photo Friday Ethel Wight Collection By Don Taylor This week, for Photo Friday, I identify the people in five more envelopes from the Ethel Wight Studio Collection[i]. The envelopes contain the names who … Continue reading

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Donna Darling Collection – Part 85

Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor For this week’s Treasure Chest Tuesday, I’m looking at a clipping from the Donna Darling Collection with Donna in her fashion coat. Donna Darling. Bathing Beauties of Movies Here in Revue at the Lincoln. … Continue reading

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