Author Archives: Don Taylor

Donna in the News – Mission Theatre, Santa Barbara, 1926

Posted on October 10, 2021 by Don Taylor

In the News Donna Darling Revue By Don Taylor “Donna in the News” is my reporting of newly found newspaper articles and advertising regarding my grandmother, Madonna Montran (Donna Montran and Donna Darling). I am always excited when I find … Continue reading →

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Ethel Wight Collection – Part 49

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Don Taylor

Googins (5), (nee Barker) 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 for the … Continue reading →

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Ancestor Sketch – James Vincenzo Varone (Sr.)

Posted on October 7, 2021 by Don Taylor

Halcro-Varone Project By Don Taylor James Vincenzo Varone was born on 03 April 1889 in Rome, Italy as the first child of Antonio Varone5 and Giuseppa (Galluccio) Varone. He had five siblings, namely: Eleen, Celia6, Rose6, John6, and Mary6. When … Continue reading →

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Update: Edward William Matson’s Siblings

Posted on October 5, 2021 by Don Taylor

Matson Project By Don Taylor                                                                       … Continue reading →

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Edward William Mattson – Education

Posted on October 3, 2021 by Don Taylor

Mattson Project By Don Taylor According to the 1940 US Census, Edward “Eddie” Mattson completed eight years of school. Pursuing what his educational experience might have been, I began researching his likely school environment. In looking at schools in French … Continue reading →

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