Category Archives: Brown-Montran

Biography: Clyde Leroy Brown

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Don Taylor

Today is the 119th anniversary of the birth of my Grand-Uncle, Clyde Leroy Brown. Born 12 Feb 1894, in Minnesota, he was the oldest of 13 children of Arthur Durwood and Mary Elizabeth Manning Brown. He grew up in Crow Wing … Continue reading →

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Mom crewed on the S.S. Milwaukee Clipper.

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Don Taylor

Matrilineal Monday Maritime Monday By Don Taylor I was recently reading one of my favorite blogs, Marian’s Roots and Rambles. Her article was about “Any Sailors in the Family.”  I was a sailor and did 10 years of active duty in … Continue reading →

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Mom’s Memories

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Don Taylor

Sometimes talking with elderly family members can yield lots of information that is confusing and difficult to figure out.  There are nuggets of really interesting information that can make the family history interesting; but, the places or times aren’t quite … Continue reading →

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