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Author Archives: Don Taylor
Donna in the News – Jefferson Theater, Auburn, NY, Jan 8-10, 1923
Donna Darling – Vaudeville 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 Donna Darling). I am always excited when I find a … Continue reading
Posted in Donna Darling & Co., Vaudeville
Tagged New York, Auburn, Jefferson Theater
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Donna 100 Years ago – Feeley Theatre, Hazleton, PA.
20 April 1922 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 … Continue reading
Posted in As You Like It, Vaudeville
Tagged Feeley Theatre, Hazleton, Pennsylvania, 100 Years ago
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Mary Elizabeth (Manning) Brown’s Mother – Part 5 of 6
Could it be Lisa J. Mannin? Brown-Mannin(g)Line By Don Taylor I previously concluded that Sarah Jane Garvin, Mary A, and Nelly Nellie Burton could not be my 2nd great-grandmother. However, other researchers ascribe Mary Elizabeth Mannin(g)[i] Brown’s mother’s name as … Continue reading
Mary Elizabeth (Manning) Brown’s Mother – Part 4 of 6
Could it be Nelly Nellie Burton? Brown-Mannin(g)Line By Don Taylor Intro I previously concluded that Sarah Jane Garvin and Mary A. could not be my 2nd great-grandmother. However, other researchers believe Mary Elizabeth Mannin(g)[i] Brown’s mother is one of three other … Continue reading
Happy Birthday Stephen Taft
16 April – Stephen Taft Roberts-Barnes-Taft Line Today, I also remember my 6th great-grandfather, Stephen Taft. He was the second ancestor born on 16 April. Stephen was born in 1710 in Uxbridge[1], Province of Massachusetts Bay (Now Worcester County, Massachusetts). … Continue reading
