Category Archives: Family Lines

The Children of William Hunt Scott

Posted on May 11, 2019 by Don Taylor

Roberts-Scott Line By Don Taylor When I took a look at William Hunt Scott (1834-1903) last February, I knew that I wanted to take a closer look at his household. Not only did I want to understand his family, but … Continue reading →

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Ancestor Sketch – Burkett Vincent

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Don Taylor

Howell-Vincent/Vinson By Don Taylor When I first discovered the name of my wife’s 3rd great-grandfather on her Vincent line, I thought I had found the most unusual first name ever, the document I found indicated “Barkhead.” Now, I know it … Continue reading →

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Halifax County, NC, Vincent and Vinson in the 1790 Census

Posted on May 5, 2019 by Don Taylor

Census Sunday Howell-Vincent/Vinson By Don Taylor The 1790 Census drives home the notion that Vinson and Vincent seem to be interchangeable in this family line. The Philip Vinson of the 1800 Census is clearly Philip Vincent in the 1790 Census. … Continue reading →

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Burkett Vincent in the 1800 Census

Posted on April 28, 2019 by Don Taylor

Howell-Vinson/Vincent Census Sunday In my research for my wife’s 3rd great-grandfather, Burkett Vincent, I was looking to find his parent’s names. I wondered if the Census records might shed some light on that inquiry. I knew that Burkett was born … Continue reading →

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Stephen Blackhurst (c. 1779-1847)

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Don Taylor

Brown/Montran/Barber/Blackhurst By Don Taylor UPDATED 25 April 2019 During the NERGC conference in Manchester, NH, one of the speakers talked about “Circles in Family Tree Citations.” That is to say, a fact in a person’s tree is based upon another … Continue reading →

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