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Donna Darling at the Lyric Theatre, Hamilton, Ontario (January 1926)

In January 1926, Donna Darling and her troupe appeared at Hamilton, Ontario’s Lyric Theatre as a featured vaudeville attraction. Contemporary coverage from The Hamilton Spectator documents her engagement, billing, and reception, offering a clear glimpse into her international touring career during the height of the vaudeville era. Continue reading

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Ancestor Sketch – William Francis Halcro

Halcro Project Halcro Line By Don Taylor [This post uses the “Smart Story” creation capability of Family Tree Maker, then gently edited. It is clear, concise, and to the point. I am happy with the result and very happy with … Continue reading

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Ancestor Sketch – Andrew James Halcro

Halcro Line This is my first foray into researching a Canadian Ancestors. Although I’ve been very successful finding individuals in the US Census Records, I’ve not been as good at finding individuals in the Canadian Census Records. I clearly need … Continue reading

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The Canadian Library & Archives

Tuesday Tips I had the opportunity to do some genealogical research for a friend who knew virtually nothing about her grandfather, Andrew Halcro.  He died in 1925 at the age of 48 and was not talked about much by the … Continue reading

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Five Photos – Eight People

Photo Friday By Don Taylor Very good week for my Photo Identification Project. Five photos, eight people, and all but one identified, and I have her (very common) name. Edward Rand Sherman The back of the photo says, “Edward Rand … Continue reading

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