Monthly Archives: December 2021

Don Taylor Genealogy – 2021 Year in Review

The primary purpose of my blog is to help me understand my genealogical findings. It is like a diary or journal that focuses me on what I know. It helps me to stay focused not to become distracted. As time … Continue reading

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Ethel Wight Collection – Part 61

Hodgins, Hodsdon, Hoffman, Hoffses, & née Sholes 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 … Continue reading

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Donna Darling Collection – Part 84

Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor This week, for Treasure Chest Thursday, I’m looking at a page from the Donna Darling Collection. The page includes three clippings, all relating to the Grand Theater. The Grand This is the first week … Continue reading

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Wolcott – Surname Saturday

By Don Taylor Ancestry indicates that the surname “Wolcott” is a Habitational name for someone from Wollcot in Somerset, England. Possibly so named from the Middle English wolle meaning “spring” and cot, meaning “cottage” or “shelter.” Forebears indicate it is … Continue reading

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Ethel Wight Collection – Part 60

Surnames: Hill (2), Hobbs (3), Née Robinson 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 … Continue reading

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