Author Archives: Don Taylor

My Top Free Genealogy Websites – Part 3

Education, Wiki’s, and Blogs Tuesday’s Tips Don Taylor I consider free genealogy websites in three different categories. First are sites that have data that are sources for facts. The second are sites that provide links to sites that have the … Continue reading

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Chin-Chin in the News – 16 November 1919 – Trinidad, CO – Unknown Theatre

Vaudeville/Chin-Chin My grandmother was a vaudeville star and I am following her career, trying to learn of her many performances. In October 1919, she joined the cast of the Charles Dillingham production of “Chin-Chin” “Chin-Chin” played in the US and … Continue reading

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Ethel Wight Collection – Part 4

Appleton, Armstrong, Ames, August, and a crashed car. Photo Friday By Don Taylor This week for Photo Friday, I identify five more envelopes of negatives from the Ethel Wight Studio Collection[i]. The images were converted to positives using a lightbox, … Continue reading

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Veteran’s Day 2020

By Don Taylor Today, I remember my ancestors that served in the military. I served during Vietnam and my ancestors served during every generation and many of our wars – Korea, both World Wars, the Civil War, the War of … Continue reading

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My Top Free Genealogy Websites – Part 2

Part 2 – Referers (or Link Sites) Tuesday’s Tips Don Taylor I consider free genealogy websites in three different categories. First are sites that have data that are sources for facts. The second are sites that provide links to sites … Continue reading

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