Tag Archives: Minnesota

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

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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

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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

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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

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Bio – Cecelia Squires Severson Brown (1901-2003)

Happy Birthday Cecelia Today is the 112th anniversary of the birth of Cecelia Squires Severson Brown, my step-grandmother.  Cecelia Squires Severson Brown abt 1975 Cecelia was born on 19 November 1901 in Faribault, Minnesota to Guy Bedford Squires and Dollah Wakeman … Continue reading

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