Author Archives: Don Taylor

Donna in the News – Binghamton Theater, Binghamton, New York

Posted on May 10, 2022 by Don Taylor

“Apple Blossoms” – 16, 17, & 18 November 1922  Vaudeville, Donna Darling & Boys By Don Taylor “Donna in the News” is my reporting of newly found newspapers articles and advertisements regarding my grandmother, Madonna Montran (aka Donna Montran and … Continue reading →

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The Will of Charles Stockard – 23 November 1920

Posted on May 9, 2022 by Don Taylor

Amanuensis[i] Monday By Don Taylor Charles Stockard was the first husband of 4th great aunt Elizabeth Rebekah (Walter) Stockard (later Gurley).  His will was made 23 November 1820 and was filed with the court on 8 January 1821. (Which presumes … Continue reading →

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Walter’s in the 1830 Census

Posted on May 8, 2022 by Don Taylor

Census Sunday By Don Taylor Following families in the early census records is always tricky and following a woman through census records before 1840 is especially difficult. Margaret Ann (Swann) Walter is challenging. So, if I could follow her children … Continue reading →

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Fugate – Surname Saturday

Posted on May 7, 2022 by Don Taylor

Brown-Mannin-Fugate Line By Don Taylor Ancestry indicates that Fugate is most probably a variant of Fugett. Fugett is perhaps an adaption of Fuget, a topographic name from Fuge, a regional term for fougère ‘fern.’ Neither Forebears nor Genealogy Bank have … Continue reading →

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Ethel Wight Collection – Part 79

Posted on May 6, 2022 by Don Taylor

Laliberte, Libby, Liebman, Linnell, Litrocapes, (Née Anifant, née Bronnum) 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 … Continue reading →

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