Category Archives: Surname Projects

Ancestor Sketch – Gilbert Frank Raidt – TR #12

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Don Taylor

Raidt Project By Don Taylor Gilbert Frank Raidt was born on 1 April 1894 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, the sixth child of Frank H and Catherine Frances (Justin) Raidt. He had five siblings: Baby Boy, Sarina Frances, Stella Catherine, … Continue reading →

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Ancestor Sketch – James Vincenzo Varone (Sr.)

Posted on October 7, 2021 by Don Taylor

Halcro-Varone Project By Don Taylor James Vincenzo Varone was born on 03 April 1889 in Rome, Italy as the first child of Antonio Varone5 and Giuseppa (Galluccio) Varone. He had five siblings, namely: Eleen, Celia6, Rose6, John6, and Mary6. When … Continue reading →

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Update: Edward William Matson’s Siblings

Posted on October 5, 2021 by Don Taylor

Matson Project By Don Taylor                                                                       … Continue reading →

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Edward William Mattson – Education

Posted on October 3, 2021 by Don Taylor

Mattson Project By Don Taylor According to the 1940 US Census, Edward “Eddie” Mattson completed eight years of school. Pursuing what his educational experience might have been, I began researching his likely school environment. In looking at schools in French … Continue reading →

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Edward William Mattson (1898-1977) – WOTTK

Posted on September 30, 2021 by Don Taylor

Matson Project By Don Taylor In my ancestor research process, my third step is to review what others think they know (WOTTK). Invariably, I learn something new from others. But occasionally, I find a real treasure. In my research of … Continue reading →

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