Tag Archives: Michigan

In Memoriam – Russell Erwin Kees (1927-2016)

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Don Taylor

By Don Taylor When I was growing up, my Uncle Russ was always a mystery – almost a myth. He was a photo on the wall and a wonder, as in “wonder what happened with Russell.  I knew my middle … Continue reading →

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Random Acts of Cemetery Kindness – Essie Pansy Barnes Roberts

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Don Taylor

by Don Taylor During my recent trip to Detroit, one of my newly-met half-sisters, Beverly, and I had the opportunity to visit the Michigan Memorial Park in Flat Rock, MI.  Our common grandmother Essie Pansy (Barnes) Roberts is buried there. Also, … Continue reading →

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Bio – Barney Brown (c. 1813-c 1865)

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Don Taylor

Brown By – Don Taylor Barney/Daney Brown is my third great-grandfather on my mother’s paternal line. I have not found much Barney or his life. In fact, I have only found him in two census records, which is barely enough … Continue reading →

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William Henry Brown’s parents were not who most researchers indicate they were.

Posted on March 26, 2016 by Don Taylor

When a conflict arises regarding an individual’s parents, it is important for me to reset all my assumptions and start afresh. Such is the case with one my more frustrating areas of research, the Browns of Saline, Washtenaw County, Michigan. … Continue reading →

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Getting to Know an Ancestor – Essie Pansy Barnes Roberts (1903-1982)

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Don Taylor

Getting to Know an Ancestor:  Starting with Ancestry and Family Search My primary reason for genealogical research is to get to know someone, an ancestor. Often the ancestor is mine or my wife’s but occasionally the ancestor is a friend’s … Continue reading →

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