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Rufus Harry Darling (1857-1917)

52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks – Week 26 – Rufus Harry Darling (1857-1917) It is just plain fun to research for some ancestors. I found that my wife’s great-grandfather Rufus was such an individual. Family legend said Rufus Harry Darling was a riverboat … Continue reading

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Eliza Jane Fannin (1861-1882)

52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks – Week 25 – Eliza Jane Fannin (1861-1882) Sometimes it is necessary to go back to the drawing board. My records on my 2nd great-grandparents are abysmal.  I have a couple documents.  One is a paragraph … Continue reading

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Mary Harvey (Marie Harvie) (1605-1661)

52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks – Week 22 – Mary Harvey (Marie Harvie)  (c.1605 – c.1661) I entered Mary Harvey’s dates as “circa” because I don’t remember what the dates are that I have for her. I actually think I … Continue reading

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John Bosel Mannin (1776-c.1869)

52 Ancestors #21 – John Bosel Mannin (1776-c.1869) I’m not sure which is more frustrating for me this week, moving or software. It was my intent to write about my 5th great grandfather, John Bosel Mannin, Sr. When I opened … Continue reading

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Alice Mulligan Swayze (1769-1850)

52 Ancestors #20 – Alice Mulligan Swayze (1769-1850) Sons of the American RevolutionLogo There are times when I am afraid that I might be perpetuating mistakes of others.  Although I do not have any certain issues with what I think … Continue reading

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