Category Archives: Ancestor Sketch

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

Schools I’ve Attended – Mumford – Detroit

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Don Taylor

My Life Those Places Thursday By Don Taylor I lived in Detroit for a short while.  While there, I attended Mumford High School. It was one of the most challenging times in my life. My experiences in school, at work, … Continue reading →

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Chester Parsons and the 1820 Census

Posted on April 8, 2018 by Don Taylor

Census Sunday Brown/Sanford/Parsons Line By Don Taylor Following ancestors through all the census records is often difficult, particularly in census records before 1850, when only the head of household was named. Tracing my 4th great-grandfather, Chester Parsons was straight-forward from … Continue reading →

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Surname Saturday – Roberts

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Don Taylor

Roberts Surname Saturday Name Origin Roberts and Robertson are patronymic names that come from the first name Robert. The name has Old German origins coming from ‘hroth’ and ‘berht’ which mean “fame” and “bright,” similar to how our word “illustrious” … Continue reading →

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Bio – Henry W Darling (1818-1890)

Posted on March 24, 2018 by Don Taylor

Henry W Darling (The brother of Rufus Holton Darling) 52 Ancestors – Week 2018-12 By Don Taylor Continuing with my study of the siblings of Rufus Holton Darling is his next younger brother, Henry W Darling. After the death of … Continue reading →

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Searching for Peter M Howell’s father

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Don Taylor

Once again, I’m back to trying to determine Peter M. Howell’s father. What little I do know about Peter’s father was gleaned from Peter’s book, The Life and Travels of Peter Howell by Peter M. Howell. From it, we know that Peter … Continue reading →

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