Category Archives: Military

Kentucky – Confederate Pension Applications

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Don Taylor

Kentucky’s Confederate Pension Application Packets are a rich and often overlooked genealogical resource. Beyond pension forms, these files may include service records, medical details, death certificates, and family correspondence that can reveal unexpected insights into veterans and their families. Continue reading →

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Veteran’s Day – 2022

Posted on November 11, 2022 by Don Taylor

Updated for 2022 By Don Taylor Today, I remember my ancestors that served in the military. I served during Vietnam and my ancestors served during every generation and many of our wars – Korea, both World Wars, the Civil War, … Continue reading →

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 Lewis – Surname Saturday

Posted on July 30, 2022 by Don Taylor

Roberts-Barnes-Taft-Sutherland-Lewis Line By Don Taylor Lewis is a common name with many different potential sources. It may be an Americanized form of the French Louis, Irish Mac Loughaidh, or Welsh Llywelyn. As my Lewis ancestors appear to have been English, … Continue reading →

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Veteran’s Day 2021

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Don Taylor

This year, for Veterans’ Day, I thought I examine the military service of my wife’s direct ancestors. She has seven known Revolutionary War patriots (most in North Carolina) and one ancestor who served during the French and Indian War. Relationship … Continue reading →

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Ancestor Sketch – Gilbert Frank Raidt – TR #12

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Don Taylor

Raidt Project By Don Taylor Gilbert Frank Raidt was born on 1 April 1894 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, the sixth child of Frank H and Catherine Frances (Justin) Raidt. He had five siblings: Baby Boy, Sarina Frances, Stella Catherine, … Continue reading →

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