Author Archives: Don Taylor

Ancestor Sketch – Ezra Clugston Sanford

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Don Taylor

Brown/Sanford Line By Don Taylor Contemporary writers said Ezra was a “remarkably muscular man, possessed of great nerve and quickness of perception.”[i] They also said he was “a mechanic, a respectable member of society, a kind husband and parent, a … Continue reading →

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Veteran’s Day – 2019 – Remembered Ancestors

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Don Taylor

Today I remember my ancestors that served in the military. I served during Vietnam and my ancestors served during every generation and many of our wars – Korea, both World Wars, the Civil War, the War of 1812, Revolutionary War, … Continue reading →

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“Chin-Chin” at Hippodrome, Pottsville, PA on April 26 & 27, 1920.

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Don Taylor

Donna and “Chin Chin” play at the Hippodrome in Pottsville, Pennsylvania on 24 & 25 April 1920. Donna Montran Vaudeville Chin Chin My grandmother, Donna Montran, joined the cast of the vaudeville show “Chin Chin” on October 30, 1919, and … Continue reading →

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Ancestor Sketch – Thomas Washington Harris

Posted on November 2, 2019 by Don Taylor

Welch-Harris Line By Don Taylor   Welch-Harris Project – Ancestor WH12 List of Grandparents 6 – Grandfather: Living 12 – 1st Great-grandfather: Thomas Washington Harris 24 – 2nd Great-grandfather: Raymond O. Harris 48 – 3rd Great-grandfather: Thomas L. Harris Thomas … Continue reading →

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Donna Darling Collection – Part 57

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Don Taylor

The Orpheum and the Majestic Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor For this week’s Treasure Chest Tuesday, I’m looking at a page from the Donna Darling Collection that includes two clippings. “Leon The Great” Pleases Orpheum The mystery act of … Continue reading →

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