Category Archives: Brown-Montran
Happy Anniversary Enoch & Minerva
October 11th, (or is it October 15th?) 1843 <Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965 for Enoch Fergate – Crop.jpg> Today, I remember my third great-grandparents, Enoch and Minerva (Toliver) Mannin. They were married in October 1843 in Morgan County, Kentucky. … Continue reading
1982 – Back to the Navy & a Career Change
My History, My MemoriesBy Don Taylor After being laid off from TRW, I worked for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Defense Contract Management Administration Services (DCAS). After a couple of years, I received the opportunity for a promotion and to … Continue reading
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Tagged Fridley, Minnesota, Navy, NavPRO, DCAS, DLA
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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