Author Archives: Don Taylor

Ancestor Bio – Abner C. Darling (1811-1880)

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Don Taylor

By Don Taylor I continue investigating the siblings of Rufus Holton Darling. In this research, I was able to extend my knowledge of Rufus’ mother Sally Ann (Munsell) Darling. I learned that Sally moved in with her son, Abner, and … Continue reading →

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Short Aside for 6th Great-Grand Uncle, John Darling

Posted on January 27, 2018 by Don Taylor

Darling Line By Don Taylor One of my most interesting genealogical finds regarding my wife’s Darling family was her first known immigrant Darling Ancestor was Dennis Darling. Dennis was born about 1640 and came to Massachusetts Colony during the 1600s.  … Continue reading →

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Donna Darling Collection – Part 23

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Don Taylor

Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor It is always great when I can add a new venue to Donna’s show list and today’s collection item did just that. It was another Capitol Theater clipping, but this time from Kitchener, Ontario, … Continue reading →

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Ancestor – Margaret Alice Maloney (1855-1915)

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Don Taylor

52 Ancestors – Week 2018-04 By Don Taylor A pearl of Ireland, Margaret (or Marguerite) came to America as a teenager. It is unclear if she came alone or with her parents, but my suspicion is she came alone. Life … Continue reading →

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Donna Darling Collection – Part 22

Posted on January 18, 2018 by Don Taylor

Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor For this week’s Treasure Chest Tuesday, I’m looking at several clippings from the Donna Darling Collection that relate to her playing at the Capital Theater.[i] The first clipping is an article about “New Entertainment … Continue reading →

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