Category Archives: Military

The Great War – Over Here – 7 April 1918

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Don Taylor

By Don Taylor Wartime Wednesday Recently actually an old shipmate of mine, John Travers, from the USS Kitty Hawk (1972), came across issues from the New York Times showing photos of the Great War. He didn’t know what to do … Continue reading →

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What Kind of Disease is “Feb. Int. Quot”?

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Don Taylor

AH-20 – Sylvanus Scoggins Sometimes I’m not sure where to turn. I’ve looked at several sources and just haven’t found the answer to my question. I was recently researching Sylvester Scoggins as part of my Adair project.  Sylvester was born … Continue reading →

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Albany Awakens to the Benefits of Exploitation

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Don Taylor

Donna in Albany, NY, at the Clinton Theater – Sep 20-26, 1920 Albany Awakens to the Benefits of Exploitation I was watching the live stream from RootsTech Friday.  Lisa Louise Cooke gave an awesome presentation on “Proven Methodology for Using Google for … Continue reading →

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Searching for the death records for Frank Barber

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Don Taylor

Franklin E Barber (1836-1917) 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks – Week 4 By Don Taylor Intro Sometimes learning a key bit of information about an ancestor can be complicated.  In the 1910 Census, Franklin’s wife, Sarah, indicates that she is … Continue reading →

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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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