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Author Archives: Don Taylor
Bert Allen Roberts (1903-1949) – Date of Birth Proof
Roberts Research Roberts Line Birth By Don Taylor Today I examine the conflict in Bert Allen Roberts’ birthdate. Some documents and researchers report he was born on 20 Sep 1902, some on 20 Sep 1903, and others on 7 Sep … Continue reading
My Paternal Grandfather’s Matrilineal Line
Saturday Night Genealogy Fun By Don Taylor Recently, Randy Seaver, in his “Saturday Night Genealogy Fun” post, suggested folks document “Their paternal grandfather’s matrilineal line (i.e., the mother of your paternal grandfather, and her mother, etc.).” Here’s mine. My paternal … Continue reading
Posted in Haley, Montgomery, Roberts, Saturday Night Genealogy Fun, Scott
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Photo Friday – Martelle & Martin
Ethel Wight Collection – Part 88 Photo Friday Ethel Wight Collection By Don Taylor This week, for Photo Friday, I identify the people in five more envelopes from the Ethel Wight Studio Collection[i]. The envelopes contain the names who paid … Continue reading
Donna Darling – Lincoln Theatre, Belleville, IL – 6 October 1925
Donna in the News by Don Taylor “Donna in the News” is my reporting of newly found newspaper articles and advertisements regarding my grandmother, Madonna Montran (aka Donna Montran and Donna Darling). I am always excited to find a new … Continue reading
Posted in Donna Darling and Girls, In the news, Vaudeville
Tagged Belleville, Illinois, Lincoln Theatre
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Happy Birthday Hugh Ellis Roberts
July 2, 1884 Today, I remember my great-grandfather, Hugh Ellis Roberts. He was born on 2 July 1884 in Spring Garden, Jefferson County, Illinois. Hugh married Clora Dell Scott on 6 October 1900 in Jefferson County, Illinois. He died on … Continue reading
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