Category Archives: Brown-Montran

Wolcott – Surname Saturday

Posted on December 25, 2021 by Don Taylor

By Don Taylor Ancestry indicates that the surname “Wolcott” is a Habitational name for someone from Wollcot in Somerset, England. Possibly so named from the Middle English wolle meaning “spring” and cot, meaning “cottage” or “shelter.” Forebears indicate it is … Continue reading →

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My Computer History

Posted on November 13, 2021 by Don Taylor

My History, My Memories Saturday Night Genealogy Fun By Don Taylor In his blog, Genea Musings, Randy Seaver suggested that people write about their computer history – basically how we “became slaves” to our computers. I figured, because computers are … Continue reading →

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Halloween 1959

Posted on October 31, 2021 by Don Taylor

My “Best-est” Halloween My Memories By Don Taylor I got to thinking about Halloween and tried to remember what my “best-est” Halloween ever was when I was a kid.  Of course, memories from that long ago are often forgotten unless … Continue reading →

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Ancestry Updated Ethnicity Estimates & DNA Communities

Posted on September 26, 2021 by Don Taylor

DNA Roberts-Brown Ancestors By Don Taylor Ancestry has updated their Ethnicity estimates once again. Ancestry likes to look at your DNA from a world perspective, but I find the “DNA Communities” much more interesting. Besides showing you where ancestors may … Continue reading →

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Mary Parsons – The 1855 New York Census opened a Brick Wall

Posted on June 26, 2021 by Don Taylor

Census Sunday Brown-Sanford-Parsons-Wolcott By Don Taylor Introduction Following families in the early census records is always tricky, and following widows can be particularly difficult. I had been unable to find her in several early census records after her husband died. … Continue reading →

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