Category Archives: Brown

Happy Anniversary, William M Sanford & Mary Electra Parsons

October 29by Don Taylor Today, I remember my third great-grandparents, William M Sanford & Mary Electra Parsons. They married 179 years ago, on October 29, 1845, in Michigan. They had seven children, including my 2nd great-grandmother, Marion Sanford. William was … Continue reading

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Happy Anniversary Enoch & Minerva

October 11th, (or is it October 15th?) 1843 <Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965 for Enoch Fergate – Crop.jpg> Today, I remember my third great-grandparents, Enoch and Minerva (Toliver) Mannin. They were married in October 1843 in Morgan County, Kentucky. … Continue reading

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1982 – Back to the Navy & a Career Change

My History, My MemoriesBy Don Taylor After being laid off from TRW, I worked for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Defense Contract Management Administration Services (DCAS). After a couple of years, I received the opportunity for a promotion and to … Continue reading

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Brown Family Reunion – 1943 – In the News.

81 Years AgoBy Don Taylor Grandpa Brown was mentioned in the news as being present at a family reunion in Brainard in late August 1943. I ran across a clipping regarding a family reunion at the Arthur W. Brown residence. … Continue reading

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Josiah Fugate – First Cousin[i] of the Blues.

Pocahontas ProjectBrown-Mannin(g)-Fugate LineBy Don Taylor Last year, I learned that I may have Pocahontas as an Ancestor. I was comfortable that Rachel Fugate was my 4th great-grandmother. I needed to confirm the line from her to my possible 12th great-grandmother, … Continue reading

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