Category Archives: Barnes

Asa Taft (1774-1839) – Ancestor #84

Posted on February 19, 2025 by Don Taylor

Roberts-Brown ProjectRoberts-Barnes-Taft LineBy Don Taylor Asa Taft is my double-fourth great-grandfather. He was born in Uxbridge, Mass., in 1774. He had between 10 and 12 children and two wives, Sarah and Lucy. He moved west to Partridgefield (now Hinsdale), Mass, … Continue reading →

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Roberts/Barnes Ancestor #41 – Lucy Wilson Taft

Posted on December 9, 2024 by Don Taylor

Roberts Research Roberts-Barnes-Taft Line By Don Taylor   Introduction I know nothing about my 3rd-great-grandmother, Lucy Wilson Taft. Other researchers have suggested facts, but I’m not confident about them. Family Search has profile KLG2-H2F for Lucy.  It suggests she is … Continue reading →

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Roberts Research, September 2024

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Don Taylor

This week my Roberts Research included using MyHeritage Library Edition. I access it through my local public library’s website, and many public libraries have access. There is a lot of material there, but the service is fairly expensive. Maureen Taylor, … Continue reading →

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Nelson Barnes & the 1840 Census

Posted on July 2, 2023 by Don Taylor
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Nelson Barnes in Elmira?

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Don Taylor

Is he my Nelson Barnes? Roberts Research Roberts-Barnes Line In the News By Don Taylor “In the News” is my reporting of discovered newspaper articles and advertising regarding ancestors I am researching. NYS Historic Newspapers is one of my favorite … Continue reading →

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