Monthly Archives: December 2021

Was Grace Darling Donna’s sister? (Part 1)

Madonna Mae Montran Issue Donna Montran Research Vaudeville Rooney By Don Taylor During my analysis of the Donna Darling Collection (Part 83), I learned that the actress Grace Darling could be the sister-in-law of my grandmother, Madonna Montran, stage name … Continue reading

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Ethel Wight Collection – Part 59

Hibbard, Hicks, Higgins, & Hight 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 for … Continue reading

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Donna Darling Collection – Part 83

Donna & Her Cloak – Part 1 Tex Grand – El Paso – 25 Sep 1926 Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor For this week’s Treasure Chest Tuesday, I’m begin looking at several clippings and a photo from the Donna … Continue reading

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Adding the Binford Line

Howell Research Howell-Pankey-Binford Line By Don Taylor Continuing my research of Samuel Pankey (1739-1807) has led to my learning more about his wife, 4th great-grandmother Betsy Kinsey Binford. I learned of three additional Ancestors. They are the parents, grandparents, and … Continue reading

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Ethel Wight Collection – Part 58

Hatch, Hatt (née Webber), Hay, Hayes, and Henkel 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 … Continue reading

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