Category Archives: Mannin

Reuben Fugate & the 1830 Census

Posted on August 6, 2023 by Don Taylor

Census SundayBrown ResearchBrown-Mannin-Fugate LineBy Don Taylor Introduction Following families in the early census records is always tricky, and a census record is often completely different from expectations. Such is the case concerning Reuben Fugate and the 1830 Census. Reuben died … Continue reading →

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Reuben Fugate Will – 19 Jun 1833

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Don Taylor

I translate and review the will of Reuben Fugate (1780-1833) and I consider his conflicting death dates. Continue reading →

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Manning – Surname Saturday

Posted on June 10, 2023 by Don Taylor

Brown/Manning LineBy Don Taylor Name Origin[i] Family Search indicates that Mannin can be an Irish variant of Mannion and is found in Finland, the United States, and England. Manning can be an English variation of Ó Mainnin or is a … Continue reading →

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Reuben Fugate’s marriage to Katherine Smallwood

Posted on March 20, 2023 by Don Taylor

After learning that Pocahontas might be my 12th great-grandmother, I feel pursuing that part of my Brown ancestry should be a top priority. Further review of my tree and the proposed tree does have a potential error in either my … Continue reading →

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Famous Ancestor – Pocahontas?

Posted on March 12, 2023 by Don Taylor

Brown-Mannin-Fugate-Martin-Pettus-Native American LineBy Don Taylor Having an account with Family Search and paying attention to the various notifications they generate can be fun. Every once in a while, I’ll receive a notice from FamilySearch and learn something fascinating. In this … Continue reading →

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