Monthly Archives: October 2022

Man Dies of Blow in Fight

Posted on October 17, 2022 by Don Taylor

Browns In the News 90 Years Ago By Don Taylor My grandpa, Richard “Dick” Brown, was born Clifford Brown (he changed his name in his 30s). I believe this story is one that my Great-aunt Deloris wouldn’t tell me because … Continue reading →

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Matson in the 1950 Census

Posted on October 16, 2022 by Don Taylor

Matson Project – Update October 2022. Census Sunday By Don Taylor As part of my regular updates and “Do Over” process, I thought I’d take a quick look at the Matson clan in the 1950 Census. I found my stepfather … Continue reading →

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Photo Friday – Waltham, Winchester, Winter, Withee, & Witham

Posted on October 14, 2022 by Don Taylor

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 the photos, not necessarily of the individual portrayed in the … Continue reading →

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Ancestor Sketch – Edgar Jerome Matson

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Don Taylor

UPDATED 12 October 2022 (in green) Matson Line By Don Taylor My stepfather Edgar, known as “Bud,” and I had a difficult past. Our failure to coexist resulted in my living in a foster home for a couple of years. … Continue reading →

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Donna played Al Ringling theatre – January 1925

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Don Taylor

Donna in the News by Don Taylor “Donna in the News” is my reporting of newly found newspaper articles and advertisements regarding my grandmother, Madonna Montran (aka Donna Montran and Donna Darling). I am always excited when I find a … Continue reading →

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