Category Archives: Montran Project

Descendant Bio – Dorothy Bell Cologne (1924-2017)

John Foster Montran Descendants By Don Taylor The John Montran Descendants Project is a personal project to explore the possibility that my great-grandfather, John Montran married twice. Once to Ida May Barber and once to Maude Minnie Winter. I believe … Continue reading

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Montrans in the News – Female Help Wanted.

Beauties at City Hall, Boston, 1916, Included Donna MontranMontran Monday By Don Taylor My grandmother’s father was John Montran. She used the surname, as a young child and again when she began in show business. The name is uncommon and … Continue reading

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Cousin Bio – Olga Ruth Babcock (1916-2001)

By Don Taylor Hypothesis The John Montran Project is a personal project to explore the hypothesis that my great-grandfather, John Montran married twice. Once to Ida May Barber and once to Maude Minnie Winter. He had one daughter with Ida (Donna) … Continue reading

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Ancestor Bio – Thelma M. Montran Babcock – Poet

Montran Project 52 Ancestors – Week 192 By Don Taylor Now, I go off on a speculative tangent. It is my assertion that my great grandfather, John Montran who married Ida Mae Barber is the same individual as John Foster … Continue reading

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Reuben Fowler (1753-1832), DAR, and Find-a-Grave

Reuben Fowler Reuben Fowler’s Name On 1927 DAR Plaque Photo Credit: Mora #48254008 I received a message from Mora, Find-a-Grave contributor #48254008, with six photos attached A couple of the photos are beautiful pictures of Old St. Peter’s Episcopal Church … Continue reading

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