Monthly Archives: August 2021

Book Review – Pioneers on Maine Rivers

Posted on August 8, 2021 by Don Taylor

by Wilbur D. Spencer Review by Don Taylor Maine’s early history is the story of Europeans coming to the new land to start anew. My understanding has always included the fundamental knowledge that the people settled along the rivers. Indeed, … Continue reading →

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Ethel Wight Collection – Part 40

Posted on August 6, 2021 by Don Taylor

Fitzgerald, Flagg, Flaherty (2), & Fleming(?) 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]. The envelopes contain the names who paid … Continue reading →

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Donna in the News – “Taflan’s Unique Review,” May 1930

Posted on August 4, 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 aka Donna Darling). I am always excited when I find a new venue for my grandmother’s exciting … Continue reading →

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Ancestor Sketch – Albert S. Bodge

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Don Taylor

Blanchard-Bodge Line By Don Taylor Blanchard-Utterstrom Project – Ancestor #18 List of Grandparents Grandfather: Edward Everett Blanchard 1st Great-grandmother: Minnie M. Bodge(1872-1948) 2nd Great-grandfather: Albert S Bodge (1838-1897) 3rd Great-grandfather: John Bodge Birth Albert S. Bodge was born in South … Continue reading →

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