Author Archives: Don Taylor

My Wife’s Closest Famous Relatives

Posted on April 28, 2017 by Don Taylor

 “We’re Related” – Part 4 Famous Friday Howell-Darling 2017 by Don Taylor So, my wife says to me, “I thought you were going to look at my family also in “We’re Related.” I had mentioned in my first article, “We’re … Continue reading →

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Cambridge Elementary School – 1957

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Don Taylor

My Life Those Places Thursday By Don Taylor I attended Cambridge Elementary School for about half of my second-grade school year. We moved to Cambridge during the summer of 1957. My mother had gotten a job at the Cambridge State … Continue reading →

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Ancestor Biography – Hannah Carpenter (1847-?)

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Don Taylor

Howell-Darling-2017 Research Darling/Carpenter Line 52 Ancestors By Don Taylor Sometimes searching for an ancestor is a grueling process.  My researching my wife’s 4th great-grandmother, Hannah (Carpenter) Darling looks to be one such project. My goal is to determine her death … Continue reading →

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Carlisle Opera House, 23 April 1920

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Don Taylor

Donna Montran and “Chin Chin” play the Carlisle Opera House on 23 April 1920  Finishing their one-night show On April 22nd at the Frederick City Opera House, the cast and crew of “Chin Chin” packed up and rolled the 65 … Continue reading →

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William Freeman – Patriot

Posted on April 20, 2017 by Don Taylor

Sometimes I’m reminded that when I’m away from home, I need to be extra careful to document my work so as to be able to cite my sources properly.  Sadly I can’t do that with today’s treasure. Back in March … Continue reading →

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