Monthly Archives: September 2018

Chin-Chin in the News – 1 Jan 1920 – Edmonton, Alberta

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Don Taylor

Date: January 1, 1920 – Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Empire Theatre Vaudeville/Chin-Chin My grandmother was a vaudeville star and I am following her career, trying to learn of her many performances. In October 1919, she joined the cast of the Charles … Continue reading →

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Bryan – Surname Saturday

Posted on September 15, 2018 by Don Taylor

Name Origin Bryan is a surname based upon habitation, that is to say, based upon where a person lived or came from. The Dictionary of American Family Names[i] indicates it derives from either of two places called Brionne in northern … Continue reading →

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Schools I’ve Attended – Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Don Taylor

1981-1982 My Life Those Places Thursday By Don Taylor I applied to and was accepted at Anoka-Ramsey Community College (ARCC). ARCC was close to home, only 3 miles away so it was easy to work days, come home and eat, … Continue reading →

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Descendant Bio – Dorothy Bell Cologne (1924-2017)

Posted on September 9, 2018 by Don Taylor

John Foster Montran Descendants By Don Taylor The John Montran Descendants Project is a personal project to explore the possibility that my great-grandfather, John Montran married twice. Once to Ida May Barber and once to Maude Minnie Winter. I believe … Continue reading →

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Donna appears with Arthur Daly – February 1918

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Don Taylor

The New York Clipper for February 13, 1918 reported JEROME SONGS IN VAUDEVILLE Montran and Daly, who are now appearing on the United time, are featuring a number of the songs from the William Jerome catalogue. The best are “The … Continue reading →

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