Category Archives: Family Lines

In Memoriam – Russell Erwin Kees (1927-2016)

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Don Taylor

By Don Taylor When I was growing up, my Uncle Russ was always a mystery – almost a myth. He was a photo on the wall and a wonder, as in “wonder what happened with Russell.  I knew my middle … Continue reading →

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Getting to Know You – Joel Clinton Barnes

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Don Taylor

By – Don Taylor I like to get to know an ancestor, so, after I learn their vital information (birth, marriages, death) and census information for each of the censuses they were alive, I like to see if I can … Continue reading →

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Joel Barnes – Select Newspaper Articles transcribed.

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Don Taylor

Select Newspaper Archives articles found via Find My Past regarding Joel Barnes United States, Indiana, Sullivan (City) filters applied. Sorted by Date Refer to: https://search.findmypast.com/search/us-and-world-newspapers?city=sullivan&country=united%20states%20of%20america&firstname=joel&lastname=barnes&orderby=dateasc&state=indiana&page=0  ($$ – Requires Subscription) December 12, 1884 – Sullivan Democrat – Sullivan, Indiana, – Public Notice – Nelson … Continue reading →

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Random Acts of Cemetery Kindness – Essie Pansy Barnes Roberts

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Don Taylor

by Don Taylor During my recent trip to Detroit, one of my newly-met half-sisters, Beverly, and I had the opportunity to visit the Michigan Memorial Park in Flat Rock, MI.  Our common grandmother Essie Pansy (Barnes) Roberts is buried there. Also, … Continue reading →

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Once Again, DNA Provides a Clue – Trumpi

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Don Taylor

By Don Taylor A recent experience with Ancestry DNA reminds me that even fifth to eighth cousins on Ancestry DNA can provide a clue, possibly the big clue, to a breakthrough. I was recently contacted via Ancestry DNA messaging by … Continue reading →

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