Category Archives: Howell

Research into the Howell Family Line Including the following individuals with

  • 2. Clarence Fletcher Howell.
  • 92. Lewis Bryan.
  • 184. Robert Bryan.

My Wife’s Closest Famous Relatives

Posted on April 28, 2017 by Don Taylor

 “We’re Related” – Part 4 Famous Friday Howell-Darling 2017 by Don Taylor So, my wife says to me, “I thought you were going to look at my family also in “We’re Related.” I had mentioned in my first article, “We’re … Continue reading →

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William Freeman – Patriot

Posted on April 20, 2017 by Don Taylor

Sometimes I’m reminded that when I’m away from home, I need to be extra careful to document my work so as to be able to cite my sources properly.  Sadly I can’t do that with today’s treasure. Back in March … Continue reading →

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Virginia Memory Chancery Records Index

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Don Taylor

John P. Williams vs Admr of John P. Price – Case: 1836-011 Peter Howell Deposition Amanuensis Monday Finding records for ancestors in antebellum Virginia are always a treasure.  One of my favorite record sets is the Chancery Records Index available through Virginia … Continue reading →

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Biography: Nancy Branch Pankey (1797-1865)

Posted on January 28, 2017 by Don Taylor

Howell-Darling-2017 Research By Don Taylor It is expedient to research direct line ancestors, so we often neglect siblings of our ancestors, particularly our distant ancestors’ siblings.  Often, to gain insight into some of our ancestors, it is helpful to research … Continue reading →

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Ancestor Biography – Martha Cannon (1764-?)

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Don Taylor

Howell-Darling Research Howell-Pankey-Cannon Line By Don Taylor Updated 15 June 2022. Updates in Purple. Getting to know female ancestors who lived before 1840 is always a challenge. Researching Martha Cannon, the wife of Thomas Armstrong Pankey, is no exception. Certainly, … Continue reading →

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