Author Archives: Don Taylor

Donna at the Lindo, Freeport, IL, Dec 28, 1924

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 to find a new … Continue reading

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My mtDNA Results – T2b

mtDNA by Don Taylor I recently took the mtDNA[i] test through Family Tree DNA. I wasn’t surprised to learn I am a T2b haplogroup (23&Me’s test also told me that). There were 30 matches with a Genetic Distance of zero … Continue reading

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Photo Friday – Mathews, Matthews, Maybury, Meddes, & Meloon

Ethel Wight Collection – Part 89 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 who paid for the photos, not necessarily … Continue reading

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Bert Allen Roberts (1903-1949) – Date of Birth Proof

Roberts Research Roberts Line Birth By Don Taylor Today I examine the conflict in Bert Allen Roberts’ birthdate. Some documents and researchers report he was born on 20 Sep 1902, some on 20 Sep 1903, and others on 7 Sep … Continue reading

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My Paternal Grandfather’s Matrilineal Line

Saturday Night Genealogy Fun By Don Taylor Recently, Randy Seaver, in his “Saturday Night Genealogy Fun” post, suggested folks document “Their paternal grandfather’s matrilineal line (i.e., the mother of your paternal grandfather, and her mother, etc.).” Here’s mine. My paternal … Continue reading

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