Category Archives: Family Lines

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 →

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Nelson Barnes & the 1840 Census

Posted on July 2, 2023 by Don Taylor
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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 →

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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 →

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Ancestor Sketch – Bernhart Trumpi (1817-1879)

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Don Taylor

Howell/Darling ResearchDarling-Huber-Trümpi LineBy Don Taylor Darling Ancestor #60 Following Bernhard Trümpi of Glarus, Switzerland, is somewhat difficult. Finally, there are many other Bernhard Trümpi who lived in Glarus, including: Disentangling them is always tricky. Additionally, I don’t read Swiss-German, making … Continue reading →

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