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Photo Friday – Gruver, Hinkley.

Posted on January 3, 2025 by Don Taylor

A review of photos of Elbert Asa Gruver, Eleanor Gruver, & Helen Hartwell Hinkley from the Linwood Dyer Photo Collection, Hinkley Photo Album. Continue reading →

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Scarborough Newspapers

Posted on May 4, 2024 by Don Taylor

A quick listing of online sources of Scarborough, Maine, newspapers. Continue reading →

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Hefti – Surname Saturday

Posted on March 16, 2024 by Don Taylor

Darling-Huber-Trümpi-Dürst-Hefti LineDarling-Huber-Trümpi-Dürst-Streiff-Hefti LineDarling-Huber-Trümpi-Becker-Wichser-Zweifel-Hefti LineBy Don Taylor Name Origin[i] Family Search indicates that Hefti is a Swiss German surname from Middle High German heftec or heftic, meaning ‘strong, durable.’ “Hefty” is an Americanized form of Hefti. Geographical In the world, Forebears … Continue reading →

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Stanford Family Bible

Posted on January 28, 2024 by Don Taylor

Don Taylor describes the Linwood Stanford Family Bible as a valuable resource, listing vital records of the Stanford family—births, marriages, and deaths, dating back to the 19th century. Taylor notes the potential differences in handwriting, suggesting events may have been recorded by different individuals at varying times. Continue reading →

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Busby (Busbee) – Surname Saturday

Posted on January 20, 2024 by Don Taylor

The Busby surname, potentially originating in Yorkshire or Carmunnock, has 31,000 bearers globally, with 21,000 in the US mainly in Texas, California, and Mississippi. Ancestor Elnora Busby’s lineage traces back to Virginia and North Carolina, with minimal historical presence in these states. Continue reading →

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