Category Archives: Brown

Grandpa Brown in Jail on Abduction

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Don Taylor

Grandpa Brown In the News 88 Years Ago Today By Don Taylor Grandpa Brown found himself again. This time based upon a telegram from the Illinois State Attorney. He knew there was going to be trouble, but…. From the Brainerd … 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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Memories – City Council Candidate

Posted on March 16, 2023 by Don Taylor

My LifeThose Places ThursdayCoon Rapids, MN By Don Taylor In the 1980s, I lived in Coon Rapids. Quickly, I became very involved with the city government. I was appointed to City’s Economic Development Commission. It fit very well with 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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Jury Frees Grandpa Brown

Posted on January 12, 2023 by Don Taylor

Grandpa Brown In the News 90 Years Ago Today By Don Taylor I’m sure Grandpa Brown was worried and concerned about what the Grand Jury would find. It must have been a scary ten weeks between his being bound to … Continue reading →

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