Author Archives: Don Taylor

Mitochondrial DNA Ancestors – Sarah H Blackhurst Barber (1847-1929)

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Don Taylor

Mitochondrial DNA ancestors By – Don Taylor  Sarah Blackhurst Barber is a particularly special ancestor for me. First, she is my most recent immigrant ancestor.  Second, she is a mitochondrial ancestor. That is to say, I carry her mitochondrial DNA … Continue reading →

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Hugh Ellis Roberts (1884-1908), The 1900 Census, & Family Search Duplicate Merging

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Don Taylor

Family Search Duplicate Merging I like to control and manage my family tree information. As such, I’ve never been a fan of systems where family trees are managed by many individuals. I tend to be concerned that other individuals aren’t … Continue reading →

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Donna Montran – Moss’s Broadway Theater, July-August 1920

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Don Taylor

Donna in New York City at Moss’s Broadway Theater, July 25 through August 29th, 1920 Donna finished her cross-country tour with “Chin Chin” in May of 1920. In early July, the New York Clipper reported that Donna had been engaged … Continue reading →

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Fifth Grade Memories

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Don Taylor

[Last fall, Randy Seaver of Genea-Musings suggested thinking about your fifth grade memories. The time is often a pivotal point in a person’s life. I was speaking with my friend Aauriane about her fifth grade experiences and suggested she write … Continue reading →

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Photos and Due Diligence

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Don Taylor

A case look: Photo of Essie Barnes, her parents, and her siblings? There are very few things as exciting to find as a photograph of an ancestor.  In the best of all worlds, we would have a complete provenance for … Continue reading →

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