Tag Archives: Brown/Montran

Russell Erwin Kees (1927–2016)

Posted on July 24, 2026 by Don Taylor

Ancestor SketchFamily line: Brown-MontranBy Don Taylor Identity Question How did Russell Erwin Kees — born Russell Erwin Clark Amsterdam to Madonna Mae Montran and Samson Clark Amsterdam, and later known by an unofficial surname taken from his mother’s partner (a … Continue reading →

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Donna Montran Biplane Flights – 1915

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Don Taylor

Originally Published: Oct 29, 2015 UPDATED: May 20, 2021 The Boston Glove –  July 22, 1915, Page 8 TO FLY OVER COMMON Miss Donna Montran Expects to Drop Pennants and Tickets for Show From Biplane, Miss Donna Montran, one of … Continue reading →

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Beauties at City Hall, Boston, 1916, Included Donna Montran

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Don Taylor

Initially published on 2 March 2016 UPDATE – 19 June 2018 I found an article in the Boston Globe (via Newspapers.com) about the contest. That article was on the front page of the 11 December 1916 issue of the Boston Globe, … Continue reading →

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My Male Ancestors – Birth, Death, and Age at Death

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Don Taylor

Brown/Montran Research Roberts/Barnes Research One of the reasons that I enjoy Randy Seaver’s blog, Genea-Musings is that he regularly makes me realize the missing branches I have in my tree leaves have lots more to do on my tree.  His … Continue reading →

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One resource you probably aren’t using enough.

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Don Taylor

My Tappen, ND Connection By Don Taylor There is one resource I know that I don’t use enough, WorldCat. Every time I do use it I am amazed at the wonderful information I can find out about my ancestors. WorldCat … Continue reading →

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