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Wolcott – Surname Saturday

By Don Taylor Ancestry indicates that the surname “Wolcott” is a Habitational name for someone from Wollcot in Somerset, England. Possibly so named from the Middle English wolle meaning “spring” and cot, meaning “cottage” or “shelter.” Forebears indicate it is … Continue reading

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Ethel Wight Collection – Part 60

Surnames: Hill (2), Hobbs (3), Née Robinson 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 … Continue reading

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Was Grace Darling Donna’s sister? (Part 1)

Madonna Mae Montran Issue Donna Montran Research Vaudeville Rooney By Don Taylor During my analysis of the Donna Darling Collection (Part 83), I learned that the actress Grace Darling could be the sister-in-law of my grandmother, Madonna Montran, stage name … Continue reading

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Ethel Wight Collection – Part 59

Hibbard, Hicks, Higgins, & Hight 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 83

Donna & Her Cloak – Part 1 Tex Grand – El Paso – 25 Sep 1926 Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor For this week’s Treasure Chest Tuesday, I’m begin looking at several clippings and a photo from the Donna … Continue reading

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