Author Archives: Don Taylor

Veterans Day – 11/11/2013 – Howells & Darlings

Veterans Day – 11/11/2013 – The Howells & Darlings General Frank Alton Armstrong Official USAF Photo The Howell/Hobbs line has had many in the military.  Certainly, the most famous of them is Greybeard’s 1st cousin, Frank Alton Armstrong. During World War … Continue reading

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1919-12-02 – Burley Theater – Burley, Idaho – Chin Chin Showing

Chin Chin played the Burley Theater, Burley, Idaho, on December 2, 1919. Beauties of Chin Chin Burley Bulletin – 28 Nov 1919 – Page 11 I was able to view the microfilm of the Burley Bulletin and the Burley Herald … Continue reading

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Donna in Boise, ID at the Pinney Theatre – Dec 4-7, 1919

Donna’s next stop with the company of Chin Chin was in Boise, Idaho on December 4th to the 7th.  The Idaho Statesman ran many agent supplied articles and advertising for the show.  Articles began in the “What Boise Theatre Managers … Continue reading

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It is not all on Ancestry.Com – The Browns in North Dakota

It is not all on Ancestry.Com – The Browns in North Dakota Because of the chasm caused by the missing 1890 census, I had lost track of Henry & Marion (Sanford) Brown (my 2nd great grandparents).  Henry and Marion lived … Continue reading

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Don’t Forget Books – Sanford & Parsons in Wells county, North Dakota

Don’t Forget Books When researching ancestors, particularly ones that settled a particular location early in that location’s history don’t forget to look for key books regarding the location.   I’ve tried using Google Books first and OCLC’s WorldCat second, but, … Continue reading

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