Author Archives: Don Taylor

Photo Friday – Bakeman, Morse (née Milliken), & Potter

The Linwood Dyer Collection includes photos, documents, and genealogies from Scarborough, South Portland, and Cape Elizabeth, Maine. The collection features a photo of Daniel F. Bakeman, the last Revolutionary War veteran, and Calista Morse with her children, dating back to 1897. Another photo showcases Henry Potter (1799-1876), providing a wealth of information. The identities of the individuals in the photos have been largely confirmed; the Scarborough Historical Society holds the originals. Continue reading

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Donna & Griffin’s Theatre – In the News

98 years ago, my grandmother, “Donna Darling,” was in the news for being at Griffin’s Theatre in St. Catharine, Ontario, Canada.” Continue reading

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Montrans in the News – Monthan and Moutran Instead.

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

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.

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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