Monthly Archives: August 2020

Surname Saturday – White

Posted on August 29, 2020 by Don Taylor

Darling – White By Don Taylor Surname Origin – White Simply, the surname “White” typically comes from a nickname, “the white,” signifying a person with white hair or pale complexion. Typically, it comes from English, Scottish, and Irish ancestors.[i] Geographical … Continue reading →

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Donna Darling Collection – Part 70

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Don Taylor

Two Strand Theaters Treasure Chest Thursday Vaudeville “As You Like It” “Bathing Beauty Revue” By Don Taylor For this week’s Treasure Chest Tuesday, I’m looking at three images from the Donna Darling Collection that relate to the Strand Theater. MISS … Continue reading →

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John Parsons (Jr. & Sr.) in the Sandisfield Town Records

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Don Taylor

Amanuensis[i] Monday Brown-Sanford-Parsons By Don Taylor Microfilm, 1728095, microfilmed by the Genealogical Society, Salt Lake City, Utah at the Town Hall, Sandisfield, Massachusetts provide a treasure of information regarding the various families of Sandisfield. Image 377, (Page 335) provides two … Continue reading →

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Five Photos – Eight People

Posted on August 21, 2020 by Don Taylor

Photo Friday By Don Taylor Very good week for my Photo Identification Project. Five photos, eight people, and all but one identified, and I have her (very common) name. Edward Rand Sherman The back of the photo says, “Edward Rand … Continue reading →

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Joel Barnes & the 1840 Census

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Don Taylor

Census Sunday Roberts-Barnes By Don Taylor I know very little about my 3rd great-grandfather, Joel Barnes. He may have been born 1bout 1790 in Broome County, New York. He married Lucy Wilson Taft and they had at least one child, … Continue reading →

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