Category Archives: Surname Projects

The Canadian Library & Archives

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Don Taylor

Tuesday Tips I had the opportunity to do some genealogical research for a friend who knew virtually nothing about her grandfather, Andrew Halcro.  He died in 1925 at the age of 48 and was not talked about much by the … Continue reading →

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Ancestors I have Met

Posted on July 15, 2020 by Don Taylor

In Randy Seaver’s blog, “Genea-Musing,” he suggested folks write about, ”Ancestors you have met.” The “rules” were: 1) Write down which of your ancestors that you have met in person (yes, even if you were too young to remember them). … Continue reading →

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Alice Dorcas Ladd (1901-1990)

Posted on April 25, 2020 by Don Taylor

Ancestor Sketch Alice Dorcas (Ladd) Harris was born in Saco, York County, Maine, and lived her entire life in York County, Maine. Welch-Harris Project – Ancestor #13 List of Grandparents Grandfather: Living 1st Great-grandmother:  WH-13 – Alice Dorcas Ladd (1901-1990) … Continue reading →

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Blanchard Project Photos – Part 2 of 2 – Utterstrom & Cassidy

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Don Taylor

Utterstrom/Cassidy Photo Friday I recently received a group of 13 photos all relating to people in my Blanchard project—one Cassidy, four Utterstroms, seven Halversons, and 1 blurry photo. Today, I’ll look at the five Cassidy and Utterstrom photos. Blanchard Project … Continue reading →

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Blanchard Project Photos – Part 1 of 2

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Don Taylor

Blanchard Project Utterstrom/Halverson Photo Friday I recently received a group of 13 photos all relating to people in my Blanchard project—one Cassidy, four Utterstroms, seven Halversons, and 1 blurry photo. Today, I’ll look at the seven Halverson photos. I’ll look … Continue reading →

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