Category Archives: Family Lines

Jane (Lawson) Marshall (1820-____)

Posted on December 9, 2018 by Don Taylor

Roberts/Marshall/Lawson My 3rd great grandmother, Jane Lawson, is one of my most frustrating research subjects – almost a brick wall. She just vanishes in my research.  She was born about 1820 in Tennessee. She probably married a man surnamed Marshall … Continue reading →

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Rachel Fugate – (1803-1870)

Posted on December 2, 2018 by Don Taylor

52 Ancestors – Week  2018-48 [i]Brown – Manning – Fugate lineby Don Taylor Finding that we have Fugate ancestors in Kentucky give rise to the question if our Fugates are related to the famous blue-blooded Fugate family of Troublesome Creek, … Continue reading →

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Schools I’ve Attended – Metropolitan State University

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Don Taylor

St. Paul, Minnesota – 1984-1986 My Life Those Places Thursday By Don Taylor Working full time to support a family necessitated my finding a college that supported working adults. Metropolitan State University (Metro State) did that and more. Besides offering … Continue reading →

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Huber – Surname Saturday

Posted on November 25, 2018 by Don Taylor

Name Origin Huber and its derivatives (Hubbard, Hibbert, Hibbins, Hibbs, Hibson, and possibly Hoover) derive from the word, hube, a measure of land that could sustain and be worked by one farmer’s family. The name Huber designated the farmer who … Continue reading →

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“Chin Chin” in Regina, January 15, 1920

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Don Taylor

Donna In the News Montran Monday   “Donna in the News” is my reporting of newly found newspapers articles and advertising regarding my grandmother, Madonna Montran (aka Donna Montran and aka Donna Darling). I am always excited when I find … Continue reading →

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