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Huber – Surname Saturday
Name Origin Huber and its derivatives (Hubbard, Hibbert, Hibbins, Hibbs, Hibson, and possibly Hoover) derive from the word, hube, a measure of land that could sustain and be worked by one farmer’s family. The name Huber designated the farmer who … Continue reading
Posted in Surname Saturday, Darling-Huber
Tagged Michigan, Huber, Switzerland, Alabama, Wisconsin
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“Chin Chin” in Regina, January 15, 1920
Donna In the News Montran Monday “Donna in the News” is my reporting of newly found newspapers articles and advertising regarding my grandmother, Madonna Montran (aka Donna Montran and aka Donna Darling). I am always excited when I find … Continue reading
Posted in Brown-Montran, 1919-20 - Chin Chin, Donna Montran, Vaudeville
Tagged Saskatchewan, Regina, Montran Monday, Canada
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Donna in the News – Delayed by Train Crash on way to Fort Armstrong
Montran Monday “Donna in the News” is my reporting of newly found newspapers articles and advertising regarding my grandmother, Madonna Montran (aka Donna Montran and aka Donna Darling). I am always excited when I learn of a new venue for … Continue reading
Posted in Brown-Montran, 1919-20 - Chin Chin, Donna Montran, Vaudeville
Tagged Wisconsin, Montran Monday, Vaudeville, Illinois, New Jersey
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Ancestor Bio – Sally Ann Darling (c. 1822-18??)
52 Ancestors – Week 2018-45 By Don Taylor Tracking down women in 19th Century records is often difficult. Over the past week or so, I’ve been searching for records about Sally Ann Darling, the sister of Rufus Holton Darling as … Continue reading
Posted in Darling-Huber
Tagged Abner Darling, Rufus Holton Darling, Sally Ann Darling
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Follow the “X”
By Don Taylor Twenty-Two of our chromosomes are recombinant in nature, which means you receive 50% of your mother’s DNA and 50% of your father’s DNA. The 23rd chromosome, the X-Y or X-X, is quite different. If you are a … Continue reading