Author Archives: Don Taylor

William Taylor & the 1880 Census

Census Sunday Bradley-Taylor By Don Taylor Introduction In my Bradley-Hingston Project, I’ve been researching William S. Taylor (1856-1928). For my genealogical “first pass” research for an ancestor, I attempt to find vital records, birth, death, and marriages. I also try … Continue reading

Posted in Bradley-Hingston, Census Sunday | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Deciphering Foreign Language Records & the Appleton Public Library

I just watched an excellent presentation hosted by the Appleton Public Library, “Tips and Tricks for Deciphering Foreign Language Records” by Katherine Schober. It probably had the best tips and tricks for translating from other languages I’ve ever seen. Katherine … Continue reading

Posted in General Help | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Ethel Wight Collection – Part 17

Ferejohn, Farnham, Farr, Farrar, & Farren Photo Friday By Don Taylor This week for Photo Friday, I try to identify the people in five more envelopes from the Ethel Wight Studio Collection[i]. The envelopes contain the names who paid for … Continue reading

Posted in Ethel Wight Studio, Photo Friday | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Rose – Surname Saturday

By Don Taylor Surname Origin The surname Rose can be of English, Scottish, Irish, French, Danish, and German origin. It could relate to a physical place where wild roses grew, a hereditary sign, or even the nickname for a person … Continue reading

Posted in Howell, Rose, Surname Saturday, Uncategorized | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Ethel Wight Collection – Part 16

Dyer,  Eadon, Edgerton, Eveleth, & Fantasia Photo Friday By Don Taylor This week for Photo Friday, I try to identify the people in five more envelopes from the Ethel Wight Studio Collection[i]. The envelopes contain the names who paid for … Continue reading

Posted in Ethel Wight Studio, Photo Friday | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment