Category Archives: Surname Projects

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

Posted on September 28, 2021 by Don Taylor

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

Posted on August 19, 2021 by Don Taylor

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

Posted on August 15, 2021 by Don Taylor

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

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Don Taylor

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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Ancestor Sketch – Albert S. Bodge

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Don Taylor

Blanchard-Bodge Line By Don Taylor Blanchard-Utterstrom Project – Ancestor #18 List of Grandparents Grandfather: Edward Everett Blanchard 1st Great-grandmother: Minnie M. Bodge(1872-1948) 2nd Great-grandfather: Albert S Bodge (1838-1897) 3rd Great-grandfather: John Bodge Birth Albert S. Bodge was born in South … Continue reading →

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