Author Archives: Don Taylor

One wife or two? M & Eartha [Hobbs]

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Don Taylor

One Wife or Two? It is really unclear to me if George Hobbs (1801-1860) had one wife or two. The records and family history make it really difficult to determine the truth. But, here is my logic. Martin County Heritage, … Continue reading →

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Digital North Carolina & George Hobbs

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Don Taylor

When I begin a deep dive on individuals in North Carolina, “Digital North Carolina” is the place that I go. It is one of the best websites that I know of for North Carolina information. The site contains North Carolina specific … Continue reading →

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Appleton Surname and My Appleton Ancestors

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Don Taylor

Appleton Surname Saturday Name Origin Appleton is a surname based upon habitation, that is to say based upon where a person lived or came from. If it were Orchard, you would know right off; however, Appleton comes from æppeltun, Old … Continue reading →

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Half-Sisters – Part 1

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Don Taylor

DNA testing results have, for me, always been something of a mixed bag. In most cases it does a fantastic job of confirming relationships that I have been pretty certain existed. For example, it confirmed that my half-sister, who was … Continue reading →

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Photo Identification and David Swayze

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Don Taylor

Photo Identification – Is it really David Swayze? There are very few things in genealogical research as exciting as finding a photograph, painting, or drawing of an ancestor. I was researching David Swayze, one of my wife’s third great grandparents. … Continue reading →

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