Tag Archives: William Henry Brown

Don’t avoid those Bright Shiny Objects.

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Don Taylor

Brown Research I’ll admit it; I get diverted from my goals by Bright Shiny Objects (BSOs).  I was working on a problem ancestor of mine, my third great-grandmother, Mary C. LNU (Last Name Unknown), about whom I know very little. Bio … Continue reading →

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Surname Saturday – Brown

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Don Taylor

Brown Surname Meaning English, Scottish, and Irish: Generally a nickname referring to the color of the hair or complexion, Middle English br(o)un, from Old English brun or Old French brun. As an American family name, it has absorbed numerous surnames … 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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Cousin Dawn & the Appleton Ancestors

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Don Taylor

In the presentation I am giving next Wednesday evening at the Scarborough Museum on “Social Networking for Genealogy,” I emphasize the importance of connections. Connections with people and connecting with cousins are among the best. A cousin, who is into … Continue reading →

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BM-25 – Marion Sanford (1846-c.1893)

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Don Taylor

BM-25 – Marion Sanford (1846-c.1893) 52 Ancestors – Week 92 My second great grandmother, Marion Sanford, was born between 02 Jun 1846 and 01 Apr 1847 in Michigan[i],[ii]. The 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 and 1885 Dakota Territory census records are … Continue reading →

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