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Peter Howell, Wild Man & Eccentric Minister by “Divine Permission”
Indeed, Madonna Montran’s vaudeville career is very interesting to follow. In my wife’s family tree, Peter M. Howell is probably the most interesting of her direct ancestors. Peter was a “Wandering Missionary” who preached throughout Virginia, North Carolina, and South … Continue reading
Price – Surname Saturday
Howell Research Howell/Hobbs/Long/Bryan/Price Line By Don Taylor Origin The surname Price originated in Wales. It is a corruption of the name Ap-rhys, meaning ‘son of Rhys’. The first name “Rhys” is thought to derive from the Old Welsh, meaning ‘ardour’[i]. … Continue reading
Surname Study – Vinson – Halifax County, NC – Part 5
Surname Saturday Howell/Vinson By Don Taylor After completing looking at the census records in a Surname Study, I like to look at Death records, particularly death certificates. They are usually accurate about the death date for an individual. Often, they … Continue reading
Surname Study – Vinson – Halifax County, NC – Part 4
Surname Saturday Howell/Vinson By Don Taylor During Part 3 of this study, I examined the Vinson family of Halifax County, North Carolina during the 1850 Census. This week I step back to the 1840 Census. 1840 Census The 1840 Census … Continue reading
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Tagged Burket Vinson, Halifax County, Laban Vinson, North Carolina, Peter Vinson, Robert Vinson
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Surname Study – Vinson – Halifax County, NC – Part 3
Surname Saturday Howell/Vinson By Don Taylor During Part 2 of this study, I examined the Vinson family of Halifax County, North Carolina during the 1860 Census. I determined 3 Vinson lines were of interest. Unknown and Elizabeth Vinson (b. 1784-1785) Robert … Continue reading
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Tagged Elizabeth Vinson, Halifax, John Vincent, Littleberry Vinson, North Carolina, Robert Vinson
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