Category Archives: Ancestor Sketch

Research into the four family Lines, Roberts, Brown, Howell, and Darling.

Bio – Franklin C. Darling

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Don Taylor

Darling Line By Don Taylor I was recently talking with a Civil War researcher and mentioned that Minnesota’s Civil War experience was quite a bit different than most of the rest of the country. Because of the War, many of … Continue reading →

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An Old Settler Departs

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Don Taylor

Amanuensis Monday Darling Line By Don Taylor I’ve been researching the siblings of Rufus Holton Darling and had three left to research. Sally Ann Darling, Hannah Darling, and Franklin C. Darling. I haven’t been finding much on any of them. … Continue reading →

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Ancestor Bio – Thomas Frederick Spry

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Don Taylor

52 Ancestors – Week 2018-19 Dion/Spry Project The oldest of my half-brothers (I now have four known half-brothers) asked if I might take a look at his maternal line (we share a common father). Of course I said, “Sure,” and started … Continue reading →

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Ages of my 3rd Great-Grandparents

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Don Taylor

Saturday Night Genealogy Fun Brown/Montran Research Roberts/Barnes Research By Don Taylor Randy Seaver, of Genea-Musings, suggested taking a look at our third great-grandparents lifespan.  When were they born; how long did they live? Randy’s suggestions often make me think about … Continue reading →

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Surname Study – Vinson – Halifax County, NC – Part 2

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Don Taylor

Surname Saturday Howell/Vinson By Don Taylor During Part 1 of this study, I followed the Vinson family through the 1880 and 1870 Census records. In doing so, I established four Vinson family units in Halifax County during the 1880 Census. … Continue reading →

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