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William D. Hales – (1871-1943)

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Don Taylor

No Story too Small  I decided to do some research for my stepdaughter. We know almost nothing about her 2nd great grandfather, William D. Hales, or his wife Katie. So, I thought he would be a good person to look … Continue reading →

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Descendants of the Founders of Ancient Windsor (DFAW)

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Don Taylor

Application Submitted – DFAW I’ve been doing genealogy for quite a number of years.  And I think I’ve done well.  However, in some respects the “proof of the pudding” is acceptance into a lineage society.  Also, one of the biggest … Continue reading →

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A favorite childhood memory – The steam car

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Don Taylor

The Steam Car – Motley, MN, circa 1962 A Childhood Memory I recently received a very nice story from a friend regarding her childhood. After reading it, I thanked her for sharing it because it was a really nice story. … Continue reading →

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My DNA Projects – 1 October 2014

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Don Taylor

Where I am at with my various DNA Projects, October 1st, 2014. Ancestry.Com I was mightily disappointed when Ancestry quit support for their Y-DNA testing. I was surprised to see that my results and other information was still on Ancestry, … Continue reading →

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“Chin Chin” plays Smith Opera House – 21 May 1920

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Don Taylor

Donna & “Chin Chin” Play the Smith Opera House in Geneva, New York, May 21, 1920. Many thanks to the Northern New York Library Network and their New York State HistoricNewspapers site. Because of their efforts, I learned that “Chin … Continue reading →

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