Category Archives: Surname Projects

Edward William Mattson (1898-1977) – WOTTK

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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Edward “Eddie” William Mattson [aka Matson] (1898-1977)

Matson Project By Don Taylor Although not my blood ancestors, I have two half-siblings, three half-nieces, and two half-nephews descended from Eddie Matson’s son, Edgar. This page is dedicated to them. I’ll add, I met Eddie, and his wife Hildur, … Continue reading

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The Pride’s Corner Union Bible Society

Treasure Chest Thursday Welch-Harris Project By Don Taylor One of my favorite resources in researching ancestors is to check the local historical society. A simple google search using the “Site” criteria for a search. In this case, I was researching … Continue reading

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Laurance & Mildred Harmon & the 1920 Census

Census Sunday By Don Taylor One of my normal processes is finding an ancestor during all of the censuses during their lifetime. I had looked for Laurance and Mildred (Swain) Harmon several times, in several ways, without success. Also, a … Continue reading

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Ancestor Sketch – Mildred R. Swain

Welch-Harris Project Welch-Harris-Harmon-Swain Line By Don Taylor Mildred R. Swain was born, married, raised four children, and died in the Greater Portland, Maine, area. Welch/Harris – Ancestor #15 List of Greats 1st Great-grandmother: Mildred R. Swain (1899-1984) 2nd Great-grandfather: Milton … Continue reading

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