Author Archives: Don Taylor

Montrans in the News – Monthan and Moutran Instead.

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Don Taylor

I discuss my ongoing search for information about the Montran surname, hoping to uncover details about my maternal grandmother’s father. I found mentions of Montran in historical newspapers, including marriages and military service. Although no breakthrough occurred this time, the search continues in the quest to connect these findings to John Montran. Continue reading →

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Marshall – Surname Saturday

Posted on December 30, 2023 by Don Taylor

My look at the Marshall surname, meaning, locations, my ancestors, and my earliest known ancestor’s descendants. Continue reading →

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Photo Friday: Ives, Kimball, Potter, & Small.

Posted on December 29, 2023 by Don Taylor

I identified three of five people from the Linwood Dyer Collection:
Alexander Carleton Potter,
Henry Staples Potter,
Hilda Libby Ives,
I failed to adequately identify John Kimball & Mary S Small.
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Photo Friday – Dunstan Grammar Class of 1941

Posted on December 22, 2023 by Don Taylor

I examined a photo album from the SHS Photo Collection of photos titled “Dunstan [Grammar] Class of 1941.” It consisted of photos of 34 students (32 identified) and two teachers. Continue reading →

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Photo Friday – Dunstan Grammar Class of 1939.

Posted on December 15, 2023 by Don Taylor

I examined a photo album from the SHS Photo Collection of photos titled Dunstan [Grammar] Class of 1939 and identified 26 of 28 students. Continue reading →

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