Category Archives: Surname Projects

Searching for Mary Washburn’s Parents

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Don Taylor

Blanchard Project Blanchard-Washburn As I embark on learning more about the life of Mary (Washburn) Blanchard, I start with what I know.  Mary married Albion Blanchard on 2 February 1857 in Windham, Cumberland County, Maine. The 1860 Census reported her … Continue reading →

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Ancestor Sketch – Laurance Louis Harmon

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Don Taylor

Howell-Welch-Harris-Harmon Line By Don Taylor Paul, the husband of my wife’s niece, said he didn’t know much about his great-grandfather, Laurance Louis Harmon. I was invited to be the godfather to his children several years ago. As I believe it … Continue reading →

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Budgar in the News – Body Found

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Don Taylor

“Budgar” found a body – 28 April 1959 By Don Taylor My mom met my stepfather, Edgar (aka “Bud” and “Budgar”) in 1961. He used to tell the story of when he found a body on the railroad tracks down … Continue reading →

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Ancestor Sketch – Albion Blanchard

Posted on October 11, 2020 by Don Taylor

Blanchard Line By Don Taylor Albion Blanchard’s short life was clearly difficult. His mother died when he was young and he, and his only daughter, died when he was only 34 years old. Blanchard Project – Ancestor #16 List of … Continue reading →

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Ancestor Sketch – Andrew James Halcro

Posted on September 20, 2020 by Don Taylor

Halcro Line This is my first foray into researching a Canadian Ancestors. Although I’ve been very successful finding individuals in the US Census Records, I’ve not been as good at finding individuals in the Canadian Census Records. I clearly need … Continue reading →

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