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Biography of Frank H. Raidt (1851-1931)
Frank H. Raidt (1871–1933), was born in Watertown, Wisconsin. A carpenter who moved to Minneapolis, MN, he became a building contractor, raised a family and contributed to his community. His life shows the migration of Midwestern families in the late 1800s. He rests today in a Minneapolis cemetery. Continue reading
Donna Darling’s Surprise Appearance in Portland, Oregon – May 26, 1924.
An exciting discovery from The Oregonian (May 26, 1924)!
My grandmother, Madonna Montran—also known as Donna Darling—was a surprise addition to the vaudeville lineup that week, performing alongside her two male dance partners. Described as “a darling maid,” Donna’s act was full of lively steps and charming group songs. It’s always a thrill to uncover new stories from Donna’s 1910s-1920s showbiz days! Continue reading
Posted in 1924 - Donna Darling & Earle, Genealogy Research, In the news, Vaudeville
Tagged The Oregonian, genealogy blog, Vaudeville, historic newspapers, Genealogy, 1920s entertainment, Family History, Portland Oregon, madonna montran, dance history, Donna Darling, show business, female performers
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Uncovering the Faces of Deering High (Part 4):
In this latest post, I explore more remarkable portraits from a 19th-century Deering High School album, featuring students with surnames like Coffin, Johnson, Skillin, and Trufant. Could one of these individuals be your ancestor? Read more and help reconnect these faces with their families. Continue reading
Posted in Faces from the Past, Linwood Dyer Collection, Willis Skillin Graduation Album
Tagged Coffin Family, Trufant, Skillin, Linwood Dyer Collection, Maine genealogy, Genealogy, Deering High, Portland Maine, Cabinet Cards, Scarborough Historical Society, Historical Photos, Family History, Victorian Era, Photo Identification, Dead Fred, FamilySearch, Ancestry Research
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Happy Anniversary, William M Sanford & Mary Electra Parsons
October 29by Don Taylor Today, I remember my third great-grandparents, William M Sanford & Mary Electra Parsons. They married 179 years ago, on October 29, 1845, in Michigan. They had seven children, including my 2nd great-grandmother, Marion Sanford. William was … Continue reading
Not a Real McCoy nor a “Real” Hatfield either.
I finally had a chance to get back to my Hatfield Project. The question my friend asked was her Hatfield family related to the infamous Hatfields of West Virginia/Kentucky fame. In previous work I had found that my friend’s great-grandfather was … Continue reading
