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Sawyer, Schofield, Sedgley, & Selberg

Ethel Wight Collection – Part 130 Photo Friday By Don Taylor This week, for Photo Friday, I identify the people in five more envelopes from the Ethel Wight Studio Collection[i]. The envelopes typically contain the name of the person who paid for the photos, not necessarily of the individual portrayed in the image. As such, it is vital to analyze the pictures and information to identify the…

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Galusha, Ryder, Salamone, Sawyer

Ethel Wight Collection – Part 129 Photo Friday By Don Taylor This week, for Photo Friday, I identify the people in five more envelopes from the Ethel Wight Studio Collection[i]. The envelopes typically contain the name of the person who paid for the photos, not necessarily of the individual portrayed in the image. As such, it is vital to analyze the pictures and information to identify the…

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Memories – City Council Candidate

My LifeThose Places ThursdayCoon Rapids, MN By Don Taylor In the 1980s, I lived in Coon Rapids. Quickly, I became very involved with the city government. I was appointed to City’s Economic Development Commission. It fit very well with my previous education. I intended to be a political science major, and being involved with the local government would provide experience for me. I believe that…

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Ancestor Sketch – Marie G Hawley

Raidt ProjectRaidt–Langford-Hawley LineBy Don Taylor Marie G Hawley was born on 1 Apr 1895 in Minneapolis, Minnesota; her father, Joseph, was 39, and her mother, Odelie, was 38. She married John Willie Langford on 20 Jul 1918 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. They had three children during their marriage. She died on 11 Jul 1977 in Minneapolis at 82 and was buried there. Marie G Hawley is found in…

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Donna & Family Theater In the News - 1925

98 years ago, my grandmother, “Donna Darling,” was in the news for her “Motion Picture Bathing Girls” showing at the Family Theatre in Lafayette, IN. #Genealogy #Vaudeville #InTheNews

Donna Darling at Family Theatre, Lafayette, IN, February 26-28, 1925. Donna in the News by Don Taylor “Donna in the News” is my reporting of newly found newspaper articles and advertisements regarding my grandmother, Madonna Montran (aka Donna Montran and Donna Darling). I am always excited when I find a new venue for my grandmother’s exciting show business career of the 1910s and 1920s.  This…

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Dürst/Durst - Surname Saturday

Darling-Huber-Trümpi-Dürst LineBy Don Taylor Name Origin[i] Family Search and Ancestry indicate Dürst is a nickname from Middle High German turst ‘boldness’ or durst ‘thirst and that Durst is just a variation of the name. Geographical In World: Forebears indicates that about 1,266 people bear the surname Dürst and another 13,000 have the Durst surname. For Dürst, most people with the surname…

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Donna Darling Collection - Part 95

Treasure Chest ThursdayBy Don Taylor I’m looking at four images from the Donna Darling Collection for this week’s Treasure Chest Tuesday. I have cropped and gently enhanced these photos. Madonna (Donna) Montran, 1910 First is a beauty shot of Donna and its back. The back, in Donna’s hand, says, “My first pro. photo was on cover of sheet music, Age 17. It also has a stamp that says “To be…

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Photo Friday – Peterson and Utterstrom

Ethel Wight Collection – Part 117 By Don Taylor This week, for Photo Friday, I identify the people in five more envelopes from the Ethel Wight Studio Collection[i]. The envelopes typically contain the name of the person who paid for the photos, not necessarily of the Individual portrayed in the image. As such, it is vital to analyze the pictures and information to identify the Individual…

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Bert Roberts – Living in Detroit, Michigan, from 1940 to 1949.

Roberts Research Roberts LineBy Don Taylor Bert and Essie were in Terre-Haute during the 1940 Census. In 1949, Bert died in a fiery truck accident while driving a truck near Elwood, Indiana. He lived and worked in Detroit, Michigan, at the time. Looking at his time in Detroit between 1940 and 1949, I learned. Previous posts regarding Bert Allen Roberts (1903-1949) Ancestor Sketch – Bert Allen…

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Ethel Wight Collection – Part 114

I identified two of eight people in my photo sets this week: Beatrice Peacock and Vital “Duke” Pelletier. I believe I identified Martha/Mattie Pelletier (later Langelier). There are four unidentified members of the Peckham family.

Photo Friday –Peacock, Peckham, & Pelletier. By Don Taylor This week, for Photo Friday, I identify the people in five more envelopes from the Ethel Wight Studio Collection[i]. The envelopes typically contain the name of the person who paid for the photos, not necessarily of the individual portrayed in the image. As such, it is vital to analyze the pictures and information to identify the…

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Jury Frees Grandpa Brown

Jury Frees Grandpa Brown

Grandpa Brown In the News 90 Years Ago Today By Don Taylor I’m sure Grandpa Brown was worried and concerned about what the Grand Jury would find. It must have been a scary ten weeks between his being bound to the Grand Jury and their meeting. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year surely were difficult. His next appearance in the paper put him back on Page 1. Jury Frees Brown in Thompson Death…

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Donna - Jefferson Theatre, Auburn, New York

100 Years ago, January 8, 1923, my grandmother played at the Jefferson Theatre, Auburn, NY.

100 Years ago – 8 January 1923. “Donna 100 years ago” reviews my grandmother’s vaudeville life. Madonna Montran, aka “Donna Montran” & “Donna Darling,” had an exciting career during the 1920s. A definite headliner, she crisscrossed the country with her many shows. From the Advertiser Journal (Auburn, NY) dated 6 January 1923. The Advertiser-Journal (Auburn, N.Y.)January 06, 1923, Page 10. The…

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Don Taylor Genealogy – 2022 Year in Review

Don Taylor Genealogy – My year Year in Review - 2022.

By Don Taylor The primary purpose of my blog is to help me understand my genealogical findings. It is like a diary or journal that I use to focus on what I know. It helps me to stay focused and not to become distracted. As time has passed, it has become more and more of a vehicle for me to share what I’ve learned and worked on. I think both are important. My big project is my “Photo Friday”…

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Payer (née Le Gassey), Payne, & Payson.

This week, I identified all eight people in my photo sets: Adelia Payer (née LeGassey), James E Payer, Donald, Betty, and Winston Payne, Shirley Payson, & Walter & Judith Payson.

By Don Taylor This week, for Photo Friday, I identify the people in five more envelopes from the Ethel Wight Studio Collection[i]. The envelopes typically contain the name who paid for the photos, not necessarily of the individual portrayed in the image. As such, it is vital to analyze the pictures and information to identify the individual therein.[ii] Ultimately, my goal is to reunite the…

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Ethel Wight Collection – Part 112

This week, I identified all five people in my photo sets: Pauline Paquette, Phyllis Partelow (later Lawrence), Lillian Claire Patterson (née Turner – later Soule), Margaret Patterson, and Francis Kenneth Payer.

Photo Friday – Paquette, Partelow, Patterson, & Payer By Don Taylor This week, for Photo Friday, I identify the people in five more envelopes from the Ethel Wight Studio Collection[i]. The envelopes typically contain the name of the person who paid for the photos, not necessarily of the individual portrayed in the image. As such, it is vital to analyze the pictures and information to identify…

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Donna & Crescent Theatre In the News

100 years ago, Grandma Donna was "In the News" for being at the Crescent Theatre in Perth Amboy, NY. #Genealogy #Vaudeville #InTheNews "FuturisticReview"

Donna Darling at Crescent Theatre, Perth Amboy, NJ, 18-20 December 1922 Donna in the News 100 Years Ago by Don Taylor “Donna in the News” is my reporting of newly found newspaper articles and advertisements regarding my grandmother, Madonna Montran (aka Donna Montran and Donna Darling). I am always excited when I find a new venue for my grandmother’s exciting show business career of the 1910s and…

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Ethel Wight Collection – Part 111

This week, I identified all five people in my photo sets: Individuals include: Pauline Paquette (later Raymond), Kenneth Parker, Anna Paradis, Marina Paradis, and Lula Parker (née Wright).

Photo Friday – Paquette (later Raymond), Paradis, & Parker (née Wright). By Don Taylor This week, for Photo Friday, I identify the people in five more envelopes from the Ethel Wight Studio Collection[i]. The envelopes typically contain the name of the person who paid for the photos, not necessarily of the individual portrayed in the image. As such, it is vital to analyze the pictures and…