Category Archives: Brown-Montran

Reuben Fugate & the 1830 Census

Posted on August 6, 2023 by Don Taylor

Census SundayBrown ResearchBrown-Mannin-Fugate LineBy Don Taylor Introduction Following families in the early census records is always tricky, and a census record is often completely different from expectations. Such is the case concerning Reuben Fugate and the 1830 Census. Reuben died … Continue reading →

Posted in Brown-Montran, Censuses | Tagged , | 2 Comments

Reuben Fugate Will – 19 Jun 1833

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Don Taylor

I translate and review the will of Reuben Fugate (1780-1833) and I consider his conflicting death dates. Continue reading →

Posted in Brown-Montran | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Manning – Surname Saturday

Posted on June 10, 2023 by Don Taylor

Brown/Manning LineBy Don Taylor Name Origin[i] Family Search indicates that Mannin can be an Irish variant of Mannion and is found in Finland, the United States, and England. Manning can be an English variation of Ó Mainnin or is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Brown-Montran, Surname Saturday | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Memories – City Council Candidate – #2

Posted on June 8, 2023 by Don Taylor

My LifeThose Places ThursdayCoon Rapids, MN By Don Taylor In Part 1 of “My Life – City Council Candidate,” I mentioned I was a political science major and had been a member of the Coon Rapids Economic Development Committee. So, … Continue reading →

Posted in My History | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Donna Darling Collection – Part 96

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Don Taylor

Two clippings and three photos Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor For this week’s Treasure Chest Thursday, I’m looking at two clippings and three photos from two pages of the Donna Darling Collection. Clipping 1 First is a clipping showing … Continue reading →

Posted in Brown-Montran, Treasure Chest, Donna Darling Revue | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment