Author Archives: Don Taylor

Tschudi – Surname Saturday

Posted on May 14, 2022 by Don Taylor

Darling-Huber-TrĂĽmpi-DĂĽrst-Hefti-Böniger-Zopfi-Tschudi Line By Don Taylor Forebears indicates that Tschudi means “one who sat in judgment, a judge.” And that it is Swiss in origin. Geographical Forebears indicates there are approximately 1,448 people in the world who share the Tschudi surname. … Continue reading →

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Ethel Wight Collection – Part 80

Posted on May 13, 2022 by Don Taylor

Livingston, Livingstone, Logan, Lord, & (nĂ©e Craig) 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 … Continue reading →

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Abbreviated Sketch – Chester Fenyvessy

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Don Taylor

Brown-Montran Research Montran Line #52Ancestors By Don Taylor We all have surprise discoveries. Events that you had no idea occurred. That family secret that was never, never, spoken of. One of the most significant surprise discoveries I’ve had in my … Continue reading →

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Donna in the News – Binghamton Theater, Binghamton, New York

Posted on May 10, 2022 by Don Taylor

“Apple Blossoms” – 16, 17, & 18 November 1922  Vaudeville, Donna Darling & Boys By Don Taylor “Donna in the News” is my reporting of newly found newspapers articles and advertisements regarding my grandmother, Madonna Montran (aka Donna Montran and … Continue reading →

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The Will of Charles Stockard – 23 November 1920

Posted on May 9, 2022 by Don Taylor

Amanuensis[i] Monday By Don Taylor Charles Stockard was the first husband of 4th great aunt Elizabeth Rebekah (Walter) Stockard (later Gurley).  His will was made 23 November 1820 and was filed with the court on 8 January 1821. (Which presumes … Continue reading →

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