Category Archives: Brown-Montran

Josiah Fugate – First Cousin[i] of the Blues.

Posted on July 8, 2024 by Don Taylor

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 →

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Montrans in the News – Monthan and Moutran Instead.

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Don Taylor

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 →

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The Time Before My Memories

Posted on October 8, 2023 by Don Taylor

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 →

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Ancestor Sketch – Reuben Fugate

Posted on August 16, 2023 by Don Taylor

This is a brief Ancestor Sketch of my 5th great-grandfather, Reuben Fugate. Continue reading →

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Reuben Fugate & the 1810 and 1820 Censuses

Posted on August 13, 2023 by Don Taylor

I took a found Reuben Fugate and his household in the 1810 and 1820 Census. Continue reading →

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