Category Archives: Family Lines

Schools I’ve Attended – Metropolitan State University

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Don Taylor

St. Paul, Minnesota – 1984-1986 My Life Those Places Thursday By Don Taylor Working full time to support a family necessitated my finding a college that supported working adults. Metropolitan State University (Metro State) did that and more. Besides offering … Continue reading →

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Huber – Surname Saturday

Posted on November 25, 2018 by Don Taylor

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 →

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“Chin Chin” in Regina, January 15, 1920

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Don Taylor

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 →

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Donna in the News – Delayed by Train Crash on way to Fort Armstrong

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Don Taylor

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 →

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Ancestor Bio – Sally Ann Darling (c. 1822-18??)

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Don Taylor

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 →

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