Category Archives: Surname Projects
Edward William Mattson – Education
Mattson Project By Don Taylor According to the 1940 US Census, Edward “Eddie” Mattson completed eight years of school. Pursuing what his educational experience might have been, I began researching his likely school environment. In looking at schools in French … Continue reading
Edward William Mattson (1898-1977) – WOTTK
Matson Project By Don Taylor In my ancestor research process, my third step is to review what others think they know (WOTTK). Invariably, I learn something new from others. But occasionally, I find a real treasure. In my research of … Continue reading
Edward “Eddie” William Mattson [aka Matson] (1898-1977)
Matson Project By Don Taylor Although not my blood ancestors, I have two half-siblings, three half-nieces, and two half-nephews descended from Eddie Matson’s son, Edgar. This page is dedicated to them. I’ll add, I met Eddie, and his wife Hildur, … Continue reading
The Pride’s Corner Union Bible Society
Treasure Chest Thursday Welch-Harris Project By Don Taylor One of my favorite resources in researching ancestors is to check the local historical society. A simple google search using the “Site” criteria for a search. In this case, I was researching … Continue reading
Laurance & Mildred Harmon & the 1920 Census
Census Sunday By Don Taylor One of my normal processes is finding an ancestor during all of the censuses during their lifetime. I had looked for Laurance and Mildred (Swain) Harmon several times, in several ways, without success. Also, a … Continue reading