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Russell Erwin Kees (1927–2016)
Ancestor SketchFamily line: Brown-MontranBy Don Taylor Identity Question How did Russell Erwin Kees — born Russell Erwin Clark Amsterdam to Madonna Mae Montran and Samson Clark Amsterdam, and later known by an unofficial surname taken from his mother’s partner (a … Continue reading
Posted in Brown-Montran, Ancestor Sketch
Tagged Michigan, veteran, Panama, Amsterdam, Korean War, Vaudeville, 60 Minutes II, Brown/Montran, Southwestern High School, Arizona, Kwajalein, Kees
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Veteran’s Day 2020
By Don Taylor Today, I remember my ancestors that served in the military. I served during Vietnam and my ancestors served during every generation and many of our wars – Korea, both World Wars, the Civil War, the War of … Continue reading
Posted in Military History/Conflicts, History
Tagged Civil War, War, War of 1812, French and Indian Wars, Civil War Veteran, Great War, veteran, Revolutionary War
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In Memoriam – Russell Erwin Kees (1927-2016)
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