Tag Archives: Civil War

Faces of the Past – Lt. Col. John S. Kidder and Harriet O. (Matteson) Kidder

Posted on September 5, 2025 by Don Taylor

Cabinet card portraits and genealogical sketches of Lt. Col. John S. Kidder (1830–1905), veteran of the 121st N.Y.V., and his wife, Harriet O. (Matteson) Kidder (c. 1836–1922), photographed at Fredricks’ Knickerbocker Family Portrait Gallery, 770 Broadway, New York, c. 1876–1891. Continue reading →

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Pension – Asa Roberts – Death of Patience A. Roberts

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Don Taylor

Amanuensis Monday Pension – Asa Roberts – Death of Patience A. Roberts Transcription by Don Taylor 2 January 2017 _____OCT 15 1919_____ To the Chief, Finance Division: You are hereby notified that check #5120565 for $75 00/100 dated Oct 4 … Continue reading →

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1895 Minnesota Census – Jessie & Nancy Barnett

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Don Taylor

Census Sunday Brown/Montran Mannin Census records are the mainstay of genealogical research.  One of my favorite census records is the 1895 Minnesota State Census.  Not only does it provide much of the information you would expect in a Census – … Continue reading →

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Veterans Day 2015

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Don Taylor

Today I remember my ancestors that served in the military. I know of 64 relatives who served in the military, ten of whom are my direct ancestors.  Six of those 10 served in the Revolutionary War and two served in … Continue reading →

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Peter Fletcher Howell (1842-1924)

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Don Taylor

52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks – Week 32 – Peter Fletcher Howell (1842-1924) By Don Taylor Peter Fletcher Howell Thanks to Robert Capel via Flickr There is a kind of look in his eye that says he has seen too much … Continue reading →

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