Author Archives: Don Taylor

Donna at the State Street Theatre in Trenton, NJ

100 Years Ago – March 3rd, 1921 We know Donna played in Amsterdam, NY, in early February but have no shows for her from then until she played at the State Street Theatre in Trenton, New Jersey, from March 3rd … Continue reading

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For Online Divorce Records – See The Ancestor Hunt

Tuesday’s Tips By Don Taylor I recently saw an excellent posting on The Ancestor Hunt about Divorce Record Collections for Maine. They mention that some of the images may only be available at a Family History Center or an Affiliated … Continue reading

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William Taylor & the 1910 Census

Census Sunday Bradley-Taylor By Don Taylor In my Bradley-Hingston Project, I’ve been researching William S. Taylor (1856-1928). For my genealogical “first pass” research for an ancestor, I attempt to find vital records, birth, death, and marriages. I also try to … Continue reading

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Charlemagne – 34th Great-Grandfather?

Sometimes genealogy can be overwhelming.  Of course, I’m all excited about RootsTech being online and all the fantastic activities there.  Meanwhile, I received information from a Swiss genealogist, Patrick A. Wild, that indicated my wife descends from Charlemagne. Could it … Continue reading

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Ethel Wight Collection – Part 18

Conley, Connaway, Conroy, Consoli, & Constantine 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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