Author Archives: Don Taylor

Ethel Wight Collection – Part 70

Karnes, Kasper, Katz, & Kearney 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 who paid for … Continue reading

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Donna Darling Collection – Part 87

Donna, Canoes, and a Cloche Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor For this week’s Treasure Chest Tuesday, I’m looking at five photos from the Donna Darling Collection Donna Montran in a Canoe This first photo is a photo of Donna. … Continue reading

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Donna 100 Years ago – Harris Theater, Pittsburgh, PA.

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 shows. Since Donna’s … Continue reading

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Ethel Wight Collection – Part 69

Kane, Kapsemalis, & Karantza 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 who paid for the … Continue reading

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William Lister & the 1830 Census

Census Sunday By Don Taylor Following families in the early census records is always tricky, and when a census’s information is entirely unexpected, it makes things difficult. During my review of the life of 3rd great-grandfather, William Lister, I realized … Continue reading

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