Author Archives: Don Taylor

“Chin Chin” – The Illinois Theatre, Urbana, Illinois – 31 October 1919

Vaudeville – “Chin Chin” by Don Taylor Donna joined the “Chin Chin” production on 30 October 1919 when it played the Lincoln Square Theater in Decatur, Illinois. After the show in Decatur, the cast and crew traveled the 50 miles … Continue reading

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Ethel Wight Collection – Part 35

Coyne, & Cram(4) 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 photos, … Continue reading

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Donna in the News – “Route of Flight Changed”

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

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Mary Parsons – The 1855 New York Census opened a Brick Wall

Census Sunday Brown-Sanford-Parsons-Wolcott By Don Taylor Introduction Following families in the early census records is always tricky, and following widows can be particularly difficult. I had been unable to find her in several early census records after her husband died. … Continue reading

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Ethel Wight Collection – Part 34

Cotton, Coughlin, Couillard, Courtney, & Coyne 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

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