Author Archives: Don Taylor

Donna Darling Collection – Part 61

Rivoli Theater Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor For this week’s Treasure Chest Tuesday, I’m looking at clippings from the Donna Darling Collection that talk about the Rivoli Theater. The first item is a newspaper clipping from the Rivoli Theatre … Continue reading

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Martha Melinda Montgomery

Ancestor Sketch Roberts/Scott/Hailey/Montgomery By Don Taylor Martha Melinda Montgomery Haley Midyett had a rough life. She married young (17), had six children who she saw die. She also was widowed – twice. There was no informant for her death certificate, … Continue reading

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My Start of a Trumpi Surname Study

Census Sunday Darling-Huber-Trumpi In continuing my research on the Trumpi line I realized there weren’t too many Trumpi’s that came to the United States. So, I thought I’d broaden my understanding of the Trumpi family line in hopes that eventually … Continue reading

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 Brittimart King – Nurse in Portland, ME

Photo Friday By Don Taylor Today I looked at a photo which said “Brittimart King” on the back. “Brittimart”—what an unusual name. I figured it would be easy to find her in the records, and it was. First, I went … Continue reading

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Ancestor Sketch – Elizabeth Rose (?)

Howell-Vincent/Vinson-Rose By Don Taylor I used to, mistakenly, say that there are no real “Brick Walls.” Typically, a “Brick wall” is just a difficult record to find or a record that isn’t worth paying someone else to find for you.  … Continue reading

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