Tag Archives: Brown/Montran

Madonna Mae Montran (1893-1976)

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Don Taylor

52 Ancestors #7 — Madonna Mae Montran (1893-1976) Madonna’s Early Life Madonna’s life is defined by her names.  Every part of her incredible life is defined by the name she used.   Only known photo of Madonna as a child. Madonna … Continue reading →

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Minerva Ann Tolliver (1821-1902)

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Don Taylor

52 Ancestors #4 – Minerva Ann Tolliver Mannin (1821-1902) Minerva Ann Tolliver was born in Kentucky on 5 Feb 1821. Various records during her life record her name in many different ways, Minerva, Manerva, Minora, and Minna.  She was probably … Continue reading →

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Jane Valentine (1724-1763)

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Don Taylor

52 Ancestors: #3 – Jane Valentine  Sometimes a person in your tree exemplifies what you don’t know about someone. The basics just aren’t enough to understand that person’s life.  My sixth great-grandmother Jane Valentine is such a person for me.  … Continue reading →

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Donna in Decatur, IL, at the Lincoln Square Theatre – Oct 30, 1919

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Don Taylor

When Donna joined the “Chin Chin” company, the company had been on the road since August, 1818, sixty-five weeks.  The show had played from San Diego to San Francisco. It came to Decatur, Illinois, in October, 1919, and was the … Continue reading →

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More Findings about Donna though Newspapers.Com

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Don Taylor

More Findings about Donna  In my search for Donna and her activities in show business, I went ahead and subscribed to Newspapers.Com.  They are one of the top newspaper subscription sites and well worth having a subscription. A search on “Montran” … Continue reading →

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