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Henry Brown search uncovers 8 additional ancestors

The next task I had on my Brown/Montran list was to confirm data on Henry Brown and try to find the marriage date for him and Marion Sanford.  As I did some poking around I found that somehow the birth … Continue reading

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McAllister was MURDERED – January 15, 1925

The Savannah Press – January 15, 1925 M’Allister was MURDERED,      says Coroner’s Jury —– Inquest was held today; Witnesses tell of Discovery —- Brother of dead man on way to Savannah —- Arrest Probable in M’Allister Case It … Continue reading

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Biography – Emma (Emily) Swayze Darling (1852-1918)

An Uncle Sam cartoon from 1852 (Thanks to the Marchand Archives, The History Project, UC Davis) [On this 161’st anniversary of Emma (Emily) Swayze Darling’s birth I  remember her and her life.]  The Studebaker Brothers established their wagon company, the … Continue reading

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Rufus Holton Darling – Built First Store in Kalamazoo

Headline from Kalamazoo Gazette, July 9, 1916 Thanks to Genealogy Bank I am reminded of the importance of looking closely at all of the family members and their actions and activities.  Rufus Holton Darling was born about 1816 and died in … Continue reading

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Emily Swayze Darling – Death Date in Question

Just when you think you know a fact, something comes up to make you question what you think you know.  Generally, I’ve always considered the death date on a death certificate to be factual. However, in the case of Emily … Continue reading

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