Tag Archives: Minnesota
My First “Job” – Trapper
I was recently catching up on some videos I have long wanted to watch. One of them was the Friday Keynote speech as the 2014 Roots Tech conference. In the speech, Judy G. Russell, JD, CGSM , CGLSM , spoke about many … Continue reading
Arthur Durwood Brown (1869-1928)
Brown Line By – Don Taylor Sometimes you have an ancestor for whom you know there are a lot more stories about them. Arthur Durwood Brown was such a man. There are several of Arthur’s grandchildren still alive. I hope … Continue reading
A favorite childhood memory – The steam car
The Steam Car – Motley, MN, circa 1962 A Childhood Memory I recently received a very nice story from a friend regarding her childhood. After reading it, I thanked her for sharing it because it was a really nice story. … Continue reading
Clifford Brown (aka Richard Earl Durand, aka Richard Earl Brown) (1903-1990)
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks – Week 38 Clifford Brown (1903-1990) (aka Richard Earl Durand) (aka Richard Earl Brown) By – Don Taylor We all have someone in our tree that is confusing. It is that person that the more you learn … Continue reading
Minerva Ann Tolliver (1821-1902)
52 Ancestors #4 – Minerva Ann Tolliver Mannin (1821-1902) Minerva Ann Tolliver was born in Kentucky on 5 Feb 1821. Various records during her life record her name in many different ways, Minerva, Manerva, Minora, and Minna. She was probably … Continue reading