Tag Archives: Genealogy

Ancestor Sketch – Catherine Justin (1854-1949)

Posted on November 3, 2025 by Don Taylor

Ancestor sketch of Catherine Frances “Kate” (Justin) Raidt, born 1854 in Wisconsin, later of Minneapolis. A life of family, resilience, and Midwestern tradition. Continue reading →

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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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Nancy Strain (1802-1844): A Link Between the Strain Line and the Listers of Ohio.

Posted on September 1, 2025 by Don Taylor

Roberts ResearchRoberts-Barnes-Lister-Strain LineBy Don Taylor Nancy Strain Lister lived during a time of transition and expansion in early 19th-century America. Born in 1802, likely in New Jersey or Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Samuel Strain, a man whose four … Continue reading →

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Faces of the Past: Margaret and Louise Kinney

Posted on August 29, 2025 by Don Taylor

Photo FridayLinwood Dyer Photo Collection, Part 081Album 2025.02.36.By Don Taylor As part of my ongoing work with family photographs, I’ve reviewed and enhanced several portraits of the Kinney family. These images open small windows into the past, capturing not only … Continue reading →

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Summer with the Dolloffs – Family and Friends, 1938

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Don Taylor

In the summer of 1938, the Dolloff family and friends enjoyed archery in the yard, swimsuits at the beach, and quiet days at a woodland cottage. These snapshots capture Eva and Ken Dolloff, Jeanette Johnson, and their circle in relaxed moments of leisure. With handwritten identifications and period fashion, the photos provide a vivid glimpse into family life and social ties of the late 1930s. Continue reading →

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