Author Archives: Don Taylor

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

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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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Ethel Wight Collection – Part 87

Maddox, Magelas, Maheu, Mansfield (née Small), & Marrone Photo Friday Ethel Wight Collection By Don Taylor 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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Donna In the News – Evansville, IN – 27 September 1922

Donna In the News – Evansville, IN – 27 September 1922 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 … Continue reading

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Ethel Wight Collection – Part 86

MacWilliam, Maddocks, McMannis, & McNeill Photo Friday Ethel Wight Collection By Don Taylor 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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