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Donna in Logansport, IN, at the Nelson Theatre – February 19, 1920

I haven’t discovered where the “Chin Chin” cast were immediately before they arrived at the Nelson Theatre in Logansport, Indiana on February 19th. We know they were in Madison, WI for Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14th, but are still unsure where … Continue reading

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Book Review – Finding Family

Book Review – Finding Family: My Search for Roots and the Secrets in My DNA by Richard Hill Review by Don Taylor I don’t often read books for entertainment. I read a lot of magazines and articles on the Internet, … Continue reading

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Louise Frances Bickford – Descendant of second Mayflower voyage?

I was exploring my sister-in-law’s ancestors and found she has a first cousin, once removed, that was an opera star.  I found several articles about the cousin, but one excited me like a dog chasing a Frisbee in the spring. Now, … Continue reading

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100 Years ago – The Howells of North Carolina.

James Dallas Howell – c.1905 Source: The Howler James Dallas Howell (1789-1964) & Mary Lillian Hobbs (1885-1964) In 1915, James Dallas Howell and his wife, Mary Lillian (nee Hobbs) were living in Clarkton, Bladen County, North Carolina. The household consisted … Continue reading

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Donna in Hamilton, OH, at the Palace Theater – March 22-25, 1925

Wagon Advertisement for the Palace TheatreIn front of the Palace Theatre, 1920 * Photo via Photobucket  I haven’t figured out exactly where Donna was before she played at the Palace Theater in Hamilton, Ohio, on March 22nd to March 25th, … Continue reading

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