Category Archives: Roberts

Joel Cruff Taft & the 1810 Census

Roberts-Barnes-Taft Census Sunday By Don Taylor Following families in the early census records is always tricky. Finding children in pre-1850 Census records is particularly challenging. Such is the case of Joel Cruff Taft and the 1810 Census. Expectations Joel Cruff … Continue reading

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Hugh Ellis Roberts – A Second Look

Roberts Line By Don Taylor My second look at an ancestor begins with a review of what I think I know. Census records are among the easiest to find ancestors, so I often verify them first. Next, I look at … Continue reading

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Joel Cruff Taft & the 1830 Census

Census Sunday By Don Taylor Following families in the early census records is always tricky. Reading incorrectly transcribed names and filling in the gaps makes things challenging. Such is the case concerning Joel Cruff Taft and the 1830 Census. During … Continue reading

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Broome County Deeds 1819-1824 – Vol 8 – Pages 108 & 109

Roberts-Barnes-Taft-Sutherland Amanuensis Monday By Don Taylor [Transcription of Page 108] Heirs of Mary Sutherland       }                             To                           }     Justice B Sutherland             } This Indenture made … Continue reading

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Joel Cruff Taft & the 1840 Census

Census Sunday By Don Taylor Following families in the early census records is always tricky. Reading incorrectly transcribed names and filling in the gaps makes things challenging. Such is the case concerning Joel Cruff Taft and the 1840 Census. Joel … Continue reading

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