Category Archives: Montran

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

Blackhurst the News – Sheffield General Infirmary, March 5 [1847]

Posted on March 20, 2022 by Don Taylor

Montran-Barber-Blackhurst Line “In the News” is my reporting of newspapers articles and obituaries regarding ancestors and other relatives I am researching. The information found in newspapers often raises more questions and more research areas but invariably provides fresh texture to … Continue reading →

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Gateway and Immigrant (Original) Ancestors

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Don Taylor

By Don Taylor My local Genealogy Group[i] recently met via Zoom and discussed “Gateway Ancestors” and “Immigrant Ancestors.” A Gateway Ancestor is one that you find that can be the individual that, once you have a direct connection to that … Continue reading →

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Donna Darling Collection – Part 81

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Don Taylor

Russell, Don, & Matthew Photos Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor For this week’s Treasure Chest Thursday, I’m looking at a scan (SCAN0180) of five photos from the Donna Darling Collection. First, there is a photo of my uncle Russell … Continue reading →

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Orson Barber of Calhoun County and the Early Censuses

Posted on November 1, 2020 by Don Taylor

Census Sunday By Don Taylor My 2nd great-grandfather, Franklin E. Barber, was born in Sheridan (Township) Calhoun County, Michigan His marriage record said he was 28 years old and when he married in Calhoun County in November 1869. Likewise, he … Continue reading →

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Cross-Country Travels

Posted on August 3, 2019 by Don Taylor

Saturday Night Genealogy Fun My Life By Don Taylor The Weekly Genealogist, produced by NEHGS, regularly has a survey question designed to make you think about your ancestors’ lives. They recently had a question asking if you or your ancestors … Continue reading →

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