Category Archives: Military History/Conflicts

Tags: Civil War, Revolutionary War, War of 1812, World War II, Great War, French and Indian Wars, Confederate, Union

Veterans Day 2015

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Don Taylor

Today I remember my ancestors that served in the military. I know of 64 relatives who served in the military, ten of whom are my direct ancestors.  Six of those 10 served in the Revolutionary War and two served in … Continue reading →

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Tarleton Mannin & Pension Apps

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Don Taylor

Researching Tarlton Mannin I was reminded that the same record in different places might be different. Here is the story that reminded me. Continue reading →

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Perseus Hopper – Richmond Times Dispatch 1860-1865

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Don Taylor

Sometimes you come across fantastic sites for research while doing something entirely different. I went to the Perseus site at Tufts University to research some Greek Mythology. I was amazed. Besides the Primary and secondary sources for studying ancient Greece and Rome, … Continue reading →

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