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Ancestor Sketch – Margaret Ann Swann (1760-1826)
Darling Research Darling-Swayze-Walter-Swann Line By Don Taylor [After looking at her husband, James Walter, her daughter, Catherine Ann Dent Walter, her son, Elkanah Walter, and a cursory look at several of her other children, I still don’t know much about … Continue reading
Lister – Surname Saturday
Name Origin The surname “Lister” is an occupational name coming from the term “to dye” or a “dyer.” It was used principally in East Anglia and northern and eastern England. There is an alternate source of the name as meaning … Continue reading
Samuel Swann – Disbursement of Estate – 11 Dec 1809
Amanuensis[i] Monday Darling, Swayzee, Walker, Swann Line By Don Taylor The disbursement of the Samuel Swan Estate confirmed names and relationships and reminded me that sometimes ledgers are sometimes wrong. Transcription Saint Mary’s County, test. the 11th day of December … Continue reading
Posted in Amanuensis Monday, Darling, Swann, Swayze, Walter
Tagged Maryland, St. Mary's, Wills
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The Will of Samuel Swann, St. Mary’s County, Maryland – 20 Nov 1807
Amanuensis[i] Monday Darling-Swayze-Walter-Swan By Don Taylor Wills and probate records are generally a gold mine of information. The will of Samuel Swann is no exception. It provides key information, particularly that he had five children living and four children, who … Continue reading
Ancestor Sketch – James Walter
Darling-Swayze-Walter By Don Taylor It is always difficult to follow a person’s records when their name is recorded differently over the years. James’ surname was recorded as “Waters,” “Walter,” and “Walters” over the many years. I have settled on Walter … Continue reading
Posted in Ancestor Sketch, Swayze, Walter
Tagged Frederick County, Kentucky, Maryland, Virginia
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