Monthly Archives: April 2021

Ethel Wight Collection – Part 27

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Don Taylor

Candelmo, Canedy, Cardamone, Carlson,  & Carpenter Photo Friday Ethel Wight Collection By Don Taylor This week for Photo Friday, I identify the people in five more envelopes from the Ethel Wight Studio Collection[i]. These envelopes contain the names who paid … Continue reading →

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Montrans in the News – O’Briens Sworn Into Service

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Don Taylor

Montran Monday By Don Taylor This week for Montran Monday[i], I found the following article: This week’s entry is from the Evening Eagle (Wichita, Kansas) dated 11 September 1953[ii]. Page 15 O’BRIENS SWORN INTO SERVICE Lieut. Alerbert C. Montran swears in … Continue reading →

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John Parsons, Jr., & the 1810 Census

Posted on April 25, 2021 by Don Taylor

Census Sunday Brown-Sanford-Parsons By Don Taylor Following families in the early census records is always tricky. Sometimes, it becomes a rabbit hole without a successful resolution. John Parsons lived in Sandisfield, Mass., during the 1790[i] and 1800 Censuses.[ii]  He then … Continue reading →

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Donna in the News – The New Theater Bills

Posted on April 24, 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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Ethel Wight Collection – Part 26

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Don Taylor

Butler, Calder, Camedy(?), Campbell, & Palmer Photo Friday Ethel Wight Collection By Don Taylor This week for Photo Friday, I identify the people in four more envelopes from the Ethel Wight Studio Collection[i] but fail in one identification. The envelopes … Continue reading →

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