Author Archives: Don Taylor

Donna in the News – Sweet Voice at the Orpheum

Vaudeville Donna Darling Revue “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 … Continue reading

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Rufus Darling and the First Train in Kalamazoo

Darling By Don Taylor Finding stories about the lives of our ancestors is always a joy. In this story, my wife’s 2nd great aunt, Emma Darling, relates the story of the arrival of the first train to Kalamazoo.  The sound … Continue reading

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Ancestry – December Sale!

Ancestry® December Sale AncestryHealth® is on sale for $99* (originally $149) AncestryDNA® is on sale for $59. Ancestry® Gift Subscriptions are also 20% off. Sale ends at 11:59 pm EST on Tuesday, December 31st. This is a great time to … Continue reading

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The Haley Brick Wall

Roberts/Scott/Haley By Don Taylor I hate to ever admit it but, I think I may have hit a brick wall on my Haley line. I think I’ve followed all the reasonable paths and I’m down to speculation and looking to … Continue reading

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DNA – Glennis’ Paternal Search – Part 16

It’s a new first cousin. After years of researching, we are getting closer to determining my half-sister’s (Glennis) biological father. In AncestryDNA matches, Glennis had a new match with a woman, I’ll call “A,” with whom Glennis shares 1,045cM across … Continue reading

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