Category Archives: Montran

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

Donna Darling Collection – Part 81

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

Posted in Kees, Treasure Chest Thursday | Leave a comment

Orson Barber of Calhoun County and the Early Censuses

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

Posted in Barber, Census Sunday | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Cross-Country Travels

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

Posted in Brown, Mannin, Montran, My History, Saturday Night Genealogy Fun, Vaudeville | Leave a comment

Sketch – Lydia (Cockeram) Blackhurst (c. 1777-1827)

Ancestor Sketch Montran-Barber-Blackhurst-Cockeram By Don Taylor It is always “fun” when the surname changes. Lydia’s surname has been represented several ways including Cockeram, Cochran, and Cockram. Cockeram seems to be the most commonly used form. Research Family 2019 – Ancestor … Continue reading

Posted in Barber, Blackhurst, Brown, Cockeram, Montran | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Lydia Cockeram’s Parents?

Who are the parents of Lydia Cockeram, the wife of Stephen Blackhurst? It is important to remember that other people’s trees are really only hints and you should not rely upon them as truth.  Such is my experience researching my … Continue reading

Posted in Cockeram | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment