Category Archives: Montran

Genealogical Information on Madonna (Donna) Montran and her Montran Ancestors.

Remembering my mom, Sylvia Matson (née Kees).

Taylor Family TreeAmsterdam LineBy Don Taylor Today, I remember my mom, Sylvia Matson (née Kees). She was born on January 15, 1932, in Detroit, Michigan. She used to love to say she was a “duce,” as in a 1932 Ford … Continue reading

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Donald Montran Stabs his Wife.

In the NewsMontran MondayBy Don Taylor It is time for another edition of “Montran Monday[i].” When I encounter a new, historical newspaper article about persons with the surname Montran, I try to add information about them to my family tree … Continue reading

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Donna Darling Collection – Part 96

Two clippings and three photos Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor For this week’s Treasure Chest Thursday, I’m looking at two clippings and three photos from two pages of the Donna Darling Collection. Clipping 1 First is a clipping showing … Continue reading

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Charlotte Montran – In the News

Montran MondayBy Don Taylor This week for Montran Monday[i], I found the following article from the Brooklyn Daily Eagle (Brooklyn, NY) – 7 Jun 1933 via Newspapers.com Midweek Junior Eagle If you are planning a trip in the near future, do … Continue reading

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Abbreviated Sketch –Thomas Valentine Rooney (1887-1960)

007-H(2) – The 2nd Husband of Madonna Mae Montran Brown-Montran Line Montran Married Roone By Don Taylor My research into my grandmother’s life has been filled with surprises. None so much as learning of her many marriages. She was married … Continue reading

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