Category Archives: Brown-Montran
Brown Family Reunion – 1943 – In the News.
81 Years AgoBy Don Taylor Grandpa Brown was mentioned in the news as being present at a family reunion in Brainard in late August 1943. I ran across a clipping regarding a family reunion at the Arthur W. Brown residence. … Continue reading
Josiah Fugate – First Cousin[i] of the Blues.
Pocahontas ProjectBrown-Mannin(g)-Fugate LineBy Don Taylor Last year, I learned that I may have Pocahontas as an Ancestor. I was comfortable that Rachel Fugate was my 4th great-grandmother. I needed to confirm the line from her to my possible 12th great-grandmother, … Continue reading
Montrans in the News – Monthan and Moutran Instead.
I discuss my ongoing search for information about the Montran surname, hoping to uncover details about my maternal grandmother’s father. I found mentions of Montran in historical newspapers, including marriages and military service. Although no breakthrough occurred this time, the search continues in the quest to connect these findings to John Montran. Continue reading
The Time Before My Memories
I don’t remember much before I was 4 or 5, so anything before 1955 is based on what I have been told. In the 1970s, I wrote a page about my early life, residences & schools—most of the information about … Continue reading
Posted in My Memories, My History
Tagged Little Rock Lake, Hastings, Minnesota, Minneapolis
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Ancestor Sketch – Reuben Fugate
This is a brief Ancestor Sketch of my 5th great-grandfather, Reuben Fugate. Continue reading
Posted in Brown-Montran
Tagged Mannin, Virginia, Kentucky, Fugate, Bath County, Montgomery County, Ralls County
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