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Donna at Temple Theatre, Bryan, Ohio, 18-19 June 1925.

99 years ago, my grandmother, “Donna Darling,” was in the news for being at the Temple Theatre in Bryan, Ohio. Continue reading

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Bryan – Surname Saturday

Name Origin Bryan is a surname based upon habitation, that is to say, based upon where a person lived or came from. The Dictionary of American Family Names[i] indicates it derives from either of two places called Brionne in northern … Continue reading

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Deed Transfer – Robert Bryan to Lewis Bryan

Amanuensis Monday – Howell Research – 3 April 1794 Transcription & Interpretation by Don Taylor [Source: Martin County Old Deed Records. Book C, Pages 248 and 249.] This Indenture made this the 3rd day of April in the year of … Continue reading

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Lewis Bryan (1755-1830)

52 Ancestors #8 – Lewis Bryan (1755-1830) Birth:  2 March 1755 – Oak City, Halifax County, North Carolina. There are several sources regarding Lewis’ birth that indicate he was born on March 2nd, the year is somewhat in question.  The … Continue reading

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