Category Archives: Roberts

The Scotts of St. Clair County, Illinois – 1840 Census

Posted on February 3, 2019 by Don Taylor

Census Sunday Roberts-Scott William Hunt Scott, my 3rd great-grandfather, was born about 1834 in St. Clair County, Illinois. I followed him back from his being the head of the household to the 1850 Census and living in the household of … Continue reading →

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Barnes – Surname Saturday

Posted on December 29, 2018 by Don Taylor

Roberts-Barnes Surname Saturday Barnes Name Origin & Meaning Until we discover an immigrant Barnes ancestor, how the name was derived and its meaning is still elusive. If it is English, it probably relates to someone who lived by or worked … Continue reading →

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Jane (Lawson) Marshall (1820-____)

Posted on December 9, 2018 by Don Taylor

Roberts/Marshall/Lawson My 3rd great grandmother, Jane Lawson, is one of my most frustrating research subjects – almost a brick wall. She just vanishes in my research.  She was born about 1820 in Tennessee. She probably married a man surnamed Marshall … Continue reading →

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Ancestor Sketch – FNU Marshall (c. 1816 – c. 1846)

Posted on October 21, 2018 by Don Taylor

Roberts/Marshall Line By Don Taylor The father of Patience Anna (Marshall) Dean Roberts continues to elude me.  I’ve never heard of a wall growing, but the brick wall regarding Patience’s father seems to become more and more solid. I know … Continue reading →

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World Beard Day

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Don Taylor

1 September 2018 by Don Taylor Today, in recognition of World Beard Day, I’m recognizing some of my ancestral beards. I’ve had a beard most of my life. I didn’t have a beard for the first few years in the … Continue reading →

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