Author Archives: Don Taylor

Not the Death Record for Hannah (Bell) McAllister, Mayholland

Some days, you are completely surprised by what you find. In the Case of Hannah Bell, I conjectured that she was widowed sometime between February 1852, when her son Peter was born, and December 1855, when she married Charles Mayholland. … Continue reading

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Donna in the News — 5 New Venues!

“Donna in the News” is my reporting of newly found newspapers articles and advertising regarding my grandmother, Madonna Montran (aka Donna Montran and aka Donna Darling). I am always excited when I find a new venue for my grandmother’s exciting … Continue reading

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Update To: Cleanup, HM Passport Office, and Joseph McAllister

Ancestor Sketch Darling-McAllister By Don Taylor UPDATE – May 2019 I received the copy of the Death record of Joseph McAllister. Sadly, the Joseph McAllister who died in the St. Mary District, Carlisle, Cumberland County on 12 Dec 1855 is … Continue reading

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Birth and Death of Peter McAllister

Darling-McAllister It is always great when you can get a copy of an original record rather than relying upon an index.  Thanks to the General Register Office, I was able to receive PDF copies of the actual registries for the … Continue reading

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Donna Montran & “Chin Chin” at the Empire Theatre, Saskatoon, SK

Donna Montran & “Chin Chin” at the Empire Theatre, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada on January 12th thru 14th, 1920 Vaudeville – Chin Chin – Donna Montran It was a hectic week before. The “Chin Chin” company played in Medicine Hat on … Continue reading

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