Author Archives: Don Taylor

Martha Ann Bryan Long (1820-c.1900)

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Don Taylor

52 Ancestors #15 – Martha Ann Bryan Long (1820-c1900) Bio –Martha Ann Bryan Long (1820-c.1900) Martha Ann Bryan was born on the 24th of April, 1820, the fourth of nine children of John W Bryan and Cherry Price of Martin … Continue reading →

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Donna & “Chin Chin” Play “The Grand Theatre,” Calgary, Jan 8-10, 1920

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Don Taylor

Donna & “Chin Chin” Play “The Grand Theatre,” Calgary, Alberta, Canada -Jan 8-10, 1920 Sometimes a little mention, a tidbit, can open the way into finding a lot of new information. When Donna played in Grand Rapids there was a … Continue reading →

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John Montran (c. 1874-bef.1911)

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Don Taylor

52 Ancestors # 14 – John Montran (c1874-bef. 1911) John Montran is the most mysterious of my ancestors.  My grandmother, Madonna, never spoke of him and I didn’t have the where-with-all to ask her about him before she passed over. … Continue reading →

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Henry Brown (c. 1843- c. 1888)

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Don Taylor

52 Ancestors # 13 – William Henry Brown (1842-c. 1888) Henry Brown is one of the most challenging of my ancestors to follow and figure out. Through the years I have confused him with others on several cases, establishing lines … Continue reading →

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Bio – Mary Lillian Hobbs (Howell) (1885 – bef 1964)

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Don Taylor

52 Ancestors # 12 – Mary Lillian Hobbs (Howell) (1885-1964) Sometimes one simple fact, one vital fact, can be incredibly difficult to trace down. This is the case for the death of Mary Lillian Hobbs Howell. From her husband’s death … Continue reading →

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