Category Archives: Family Lines

Donna Forms an Act in April 1918 — Or Not?

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Don Taylor

My understanding of the early career of Donna Montran is filled with holes. We know that she married Thomas Rooney on November 23, 1915.  I have only found one event in her life during 1916 and one in 1917. Both of … Continue reading →

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Happy Saint Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Don Taylor

My Irish Ancestry Brown/Sanford/Parsons/Maben Roberts/Scott I grew up being told I was English, Irish, and French. And modern DNA testing results have confirmed that.  Ancestry indicates that I am 18 percent Irish and the rest “Great Britain” which included England, … Continue reading →

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Cleanup Week – Mary Elizabeth (Mannin/Manning) Brown

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Don Taylor

This week was a clean-up week. I updated and corrected the sources I had supporting facts in the life of Mary Elizabeth (Manning) Brown (1878-1983).  “Grandma Brown” was the oldest ancestor that I recall ever meeting. She was born 72 … Continue reading →

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Long – Surname Saturday

Posted on February 9, 2019 by Don Taylor

Long – Surname Saturday Howell-Hobbs-Long Long Surname Meaning The European surname Long is a descriptive term regarding the stature of the original bearer of the name.[i] Think of it in terms of a “long tall” individual. The Chinese surname “Long” … Continue reading →

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William Hunt Scott (1834-1903)

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Don Taylor

Ancestor Sketch Roberts-Scott Line By Don Taylor Roberts Research 2019 – Ancestor #36 List of Grandparents – Grandfather: Bert Allen Roberts (1903-1949) – 1st Great-grandmother: Clora Dell Scott Roberts Adams (1883-1945) – 2nd Great-grandfather: Samuel Vaden Scott(1862-1931) & More – 3rd Great-grandfather: … Continue reading →

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