Category Archives: Great War

The Great War – WW1

Ancestor Sketch – Gilbert Frank Raidt – TR #12

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

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

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

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

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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