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Montran Monday – A Watch Lost and Found in Pasadena, 1922

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Don Taylor

By Don Taylor As part of my ongoing “Montran Monday” series[i], I search historical newspapers for any mention of individuals bearing the Montran surname. Each small discovery helps me piece together the broader story of my maternal grandmother’s elusive father. … Continue reading →

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John Montran (c. 1874-bef.1911)

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Don Taylor

52 Ancestors # 14 – John Montran (c1874-bef. 1911) John Montran is the most mysterious of my ancestors.  My grandmother, Madonna, never spoke of him and I didn’t have the where-with-all to ask her about him before she passed over. … Continue reading →

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