Category Archives: Great War

The Great War – WW1

Ancestor Sketch – Gilbert Frank Raidt – TR #12

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Don Taylor

Raidt Project By Don Taylor Gilbert Frank Raidt was born on 1 April 1894 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, the sixth child of Frank H and Catherine Frances (Justin) Raidt. He had five siblings: Baby Boy, Sarina Frances, Stella Catherine, … Continue reading →

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Veteran’s Day 2020

Posted on November 11, 2020 by Don Taylor

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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Veteran’s Day – 2019 – Remembered Ancestors

Posted on November 11, 2019 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 1812, Revolutionary War, … Continue reading →

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Beauties at City Hall, Boston, 1916, Included Donna Montran

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Don Taylor

Initially published on 2 March 2016 UPDATE – 19 June 2018 I found an article in the Boston Globe (via Newspapers.com) about the contest. That article was on the front page of the 11 December 1916 issue of the Boston Globe, … Continue reading →

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“Chin Chin” at Liberty Theater, Camp Sherman, Ohio

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Don Taylor

Donna Montran and “Chin Chin” played at the Liberty Theatre, Camp Sherman, (Chillicothe), Ohio on 4 April 1920 Vaudeville/Chin-Chin By Don Taylor “Chin Chin” played at the Grand Opera House in Canton, Ohio on April 1st. It is not clear … Continue reading →

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