Category Archives: Projects

Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie” Mayberry  in the Censuses

Census Sunday Blanchard Project Blanchard-Bodge-Mayberry Line By Don Taylor Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie” Mayberry Bodge died October 10, 1882, at 45, suggesting she was born in 1837 or 1838. Her marker indicates she was the “Dau. of Edward & Frances Mayberry.”[i] … Continue reading

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Ancestor Sketch – Addie Beatrice Gleason

Raidt-Langford Project Raidt-Gleason Line By Don Taylor Addie Beatrice Gleason is my son’s maternal great-grandmother. She was born on 4 November 1896 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota. Her father, John Michael Gleason, was 42 and her mother, Addie Jane Raymond, was … Continue reading

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Ancestor Sketch – Samuel J Reid (1867-1909)

Bradley-Hingston Project Bradley-Hingston-Reid Line By Don Taylor Samuel was an Immigrant Ancestor[1]. Born in June 1867 in Ireland, he came to the United States in 1883, when he was only 16 years old. Once he turned 21, he became a … Continue reading

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Finding Canada Census images.

Tuesday’s Tips By Don Taylor During my recent research into William Francis Halcro, I needed Canada Census Records. Certainly, Ancestry.Com has the records, but it requires a World Explorer membership. I don’t do enough research outside of the United States … Continue reading

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Ancestor Sketch – William Francis Halcro

Halcro Project Halcro Line By Don Taylor [This post uses the “Smart Story” creation capability of Family Tree Maker, then gently edited. It is clear, concise, and to the point. I am happy with the result and very happy with … Continue reading

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