Author Archives: Don Taylor

Peter M. Howell (1805-?) – A Newspaper Review

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Don Taylor

Peter M. Howell (1805-?) – A Newspaper Review By Don Taylor Peter M. Howell is one of my brick walls. Although there is an excellent book about his travels,[i] it never mentions his parents’ names. Also, I have not found … Continue reading →

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Donna at the Indiana Theatre, Marion, IN, Mar 1-4, 1925.

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Don Taylor

Donna in the News100 Years Agoby Don Taylor “Donna in the News” reports newly found newspaper articles and advertisements regarding my grandmother, Madonna Montran (aka Donna Montran and Donna Darling). I am always excited when I see a new venue … Continue reading →

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Photo Friday – Leary, Small, Wentworth, Wright.

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Don Taylor

I identified six more people from the Linwood Dyer Photo Collection:

Henry C Leary (1866-1958)
James Austin Small (1842-1935)
Perley Leaon Wentworth (1886-1919)
Lloyd A Wentworth (1887-1907)
Sarah Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Plummer) Wright (1871-1943)
David E Wright (c.1906-1955
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Rowley – Surname Saturday

Posted on February 22, 2025 by Don Taylor

I examine the surname, Rowley. Continue reading →

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Photo Friday – Libby, Laidlaw, Moody, & Wright.

Posted on February 21, 2025 by Don Taylor

I identify five people in the Linwood Dyer Photo Collection:

Annie Sarah (Libby) Berryman  (1870-1909)

Nellie Esther Laidlaw (1915-1989)

Eleanor “Nellie” S Moody (1868-1956)

James Albert Wright (1903-___)

David E Wright (1903-1955).
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