Monthly Archives: April 2022

Ethel Wight Collection – Part 77

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Don Taylor

Lawyer, Leach (née Kane), Leadbeater, LeClair, & Noyes Photo Friday Ethel Wight Collection 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 contain the names … Continue reading →

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Donna in the News – Jefferson Theater, Auburn, NY, Jan 8-10, 1923

Posted on April 21, 2022 by Don Taylor

Donna Darling – Vaudeville By Don Taylor “Donna in the News” is my reporting of newly found newspapers articles and advertisements regarding my grandmother, Madonna Montran (aka Donna Montran and Donna Darling). I am always excited when I find a … Continue reading →

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Donna 100 Years ago – Feeley Theatre, Hazleton, PA.

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Don Taylor

20 April 1922 By Don Taylor “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 … Continue reading →

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Mary Elizabeth (Manning) Brown’s Mother – Part 5 of 6

Posted on April 19, 2022 by Don Taylor

Could it be Lisa J. Mannin? Brown-Mannin(g)Line By Don Taylor I previously concluded that Sarah Jane Garvin, Mary A, and Nelly Nellie Burton could not be my 2nd great-grandmother. However, other researchers ascribe Mary Elizabeth Mannin(g)[i] Brown’s mother’s name as … Continue reading →

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Mary Elizabeth (Manning) Brown’s Mother – Part 4 of 6

Posted on April 17, 2022 by Don Taylor

Could it be Nelly Nellie Burton? Brown-Mannin(g)Line By Don Taylor Intro I previously concluded that Sarah Jane Garvin and Mary A. could not be my 2nd great-grandmother. However, other researchers believe Mary Elizabeth Mannin(g)[i] Brown’s mother is one of three other … Continue reading →

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