Tag Archives: Wisconsin

Donna in the News – “Chin Chin” plays the La Crosse Theatre, Feb. 10, 1920

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Don Taylor

This week from the La Crosse Tribune (La Crosse, WI) newspapers dated February 4th through the 10th, 1920. I’ve long known that Donna and the cast of “Chin Chin” played at the Metropolitan Opera House in Minneapolis from February 1st through … Continue reading →

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Ancestor Bio – Bertha Koch (1862-1927)

Posted on December 24, 2018 by Don Taylor

52 Ancestors – Week 2018-52 Darling-Huber-Trumpi-Koch By Don Taylor Bertha Koch is the mother of Bertha Barbara Trumpi[i] who was an immigrant ancestor. Bertha Barbara came to the United States first; then her mother went to the States to visit … Continue reading →

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Huber – Surname Saturday

Posted on November 25, 2018 by Don Taylor

Name Origin Huber and its derivatives (Hubbard, Hibbert, Hibbins, Hibbs, Hibson, and possibly Hoover) derive from the word, hube, a measure of land that could sustain and be worked by one farmer’s family. The name Huber designated the farmer who … Continue reading →

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Donna in the News – Delayed by Train Crash on way to Fort Armstrong

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Don Taylor

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

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Ancestor Bio – Hannah Darling (c. 1824-Before 1880?)

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Don Taylor

Darling Line 52 Ancestors – Week 2018-33 By Don Taylor Tracing female ancestors is often difficult in 19th century America. As I continue my research into the siblings of Rufus Holton Darling, one of his sisters, the oldest sister, was … Continue reading →

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