Category Archives: Ancestor Features
Ancestor Sketch – Elizabeth Rose (?)
Howell-Vincent/Vinson-Rose By Don Taylor I used to, mistakenly, say that there are no real “Brick Walls.” Typically, a “Brick wall” is just a difficult record to find or a record that isn’t worth paying someone else to find for you. … Continue reading
Posted in Howell-Hobbs, Ancestor Features
Tagged North Carolina, Halifax County, Vincent, Rose
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Ancestor Sketch – James Walter
Darling-Swayze-Walter By Don Taylor It is always difficult to follow a person’s records when their name is recorded differently over the years. James’ surname was recorded as “Waters,” “Walter,” and “Walters” over the many years. I have settled on Walter … Continue reading
Posted in Darling-Huber, Ancestor Features
Tagged Walter, Virginia, Kentucky, Maryland, Swayze, Frederick County
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Ancestor Sketch – Mercy Gay
Brown-Sanford-Gay By Don Taylor Mercy Gay was born into a leading Connecticut family. She married and removed to Vermont where she and her husband were early settlers. When her husband died in 1813, she moved west with family members to … Continue reading
Posted in Brown-Montran, Ancestor Features
Tagged Litchfield County, Sanford, Litchfield, Bergen, Gay, Connecticut, Vermont, Bennington, Pownal, Sharon, Byron, Genesee County, New York
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Ancestor Bio – Hannah Bell McAllister Mullholland
Darling – McAllister – Bell By Don Taylor I often have difficulties researching ancestors who lived in Europe. Hannah is no exception. She was born, lived and died all within 50 miles of Workington, England. I am not 100% confident … Continue reading
Update To: Cleanup, HM Passport Office, and Joseph McAllister
Ancestor Sketch Darling-McAllister By Don Taylor UPDATE – May 2019 I received the copy of the Death record of Joseph McAllister. Sadly, the Joseph McAllister who died in the St. Mary District, Carlisle, Cumberland County on 12 Dec 1855 is … Continue reading