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Price – Surname Saturday

Posted on July 21, 2018 by Don Taylor

Howell Research Howell/Hobbs/Long/Bryan/Price Line By Don Taylor Origin The surname Price originated in Wales. It is a corruption of the name Ap-rhys, meaning ‘son of Rhys’. The first name “Rhys” is thought to derive from the Old Welsh, meaning ‘ardour’[i]. … Continue reading →

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Surname Study – Vinson – Halifax County, NC – Part 5

Posted on June 16, 2018 by Don Taylor

Surname Saturday Howell/Vinson By Don Taylor After completing looking at the census records in a Surname Study, I like to look at Death records, particularly death certificates. They are usually accurate about the death date for an individual. Often, they … Continue reading →

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Surname Study – Vinson – Halifax County, NC – Part 4

Posted on June 2, 2018 by Don Taylor

Surname Saturday Howell/Vinson By Don Taylor During Part 3 of this study, I examined the Vinson family of Halifax County, North Carolina during the 1850 Census. This week I step back to the 1840 Census. 1840 Census The 1840 Census … Continue reading →

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Surname Study – Vinson – Halifax County, NC – Part 3

Posted on May 19, 2018 by Don Taylor

Surname Saturday Howell/Vinson By Don Taylor During Part 2 of this study, I examined the Vinson family of Halifax County, North Carolina during the 1860 Census. I determined 3 Vinson lines were of interest. Unknown and Elizabeth Vinson (b. 1784-1785) Robert … Continue reading →

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Surname Study – Vinson – Halifax County, NC – Part 2

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Don Taylor

Surname Saturday Howell/Vinson By Don Taylor During Part 1 of this study, I followed the Vinson family through the 1880 and 1870 Census records. In doing so, I established four Vinson family units in Halifax County during the 1880 Census. … Continue reading →

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