Tag Archives: Indiana

Ancestor Sketch – Joel Cruff Taft – #42

Posted on June 2, 2021 by Don Taylor

Roberts-Barnes-Taft Line By Don Taylor Researching Joel Cruff Taft had its challenges. The most obvious one is tracing an individual through the early (before 1850) censuses. The second problem in researching Joel was regularly running into his grandfather, Silas Taft, … Continue reading →

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Donna in the News – The Indiana Theater, Bedford, IN

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Don Taylor

“Donna in the News” is my reporting of newly found newspaper articles and advertising regarding my grandmother, Madonna Montran (aka Donna Montran and Donna Darling). I am always excited when I find a new venue for my grandmother’s exciting show … Continue reading →

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Lister – Surname Saturday

Posted on October 24, 2020 by Don Taylor

Name Origin The surname “Lister” is an occupational name coming from the term “to dye” or a “dyer.”  It was used principally in East Anglia and northern and eastern England. There is an alternate source of the name as meaning … Continue reading →

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Donna Darling Collection – Part 65

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Don Taylor

Treasure Chest Thursday Vaudeville By Don Taylor For this week’s Treasure Chest Tuesday, I’m looking at five clippings from three pages of the Donna Darling Collection that all relate to Donna’s playing at the Pantheon Theatre in Vincennes, Indiana. Luckily, … Continue reading →

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My Farmers in Sullivan County, Indiana

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Don Taylor

One of my favorite blogs is Genealogy à la carte. One of their regular features is “This week’s Crème de la Crème.” In it, Gail Dever provides a listing of what she thinks are the best genealogical blogs and articles … Continue reading →

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