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Charles Selefsky & Family in the 1900 Census

Posted on August 12, 2018 by Don Taylor

Dion-Spry Project Dion-Spry-Selefsky Census Sunday By Don Taylor Sometimes when you at a census closely, you realize something in there is just not possible. Such is the case of Charles Selensky (aka Selefsky, Selefske, & Seleske) as he appears in … Continue reading →

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Ancestor Bio – Ottilie Salefske Spry

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Don Taylor

Dion-Spry Project Dion-Spry-Salefske 52 Ancestors – Week 2018-32 By Don Taylor Some names are both easy and difficult to follow. In the case of the Salefske line the surname is spelled, Salefske, Salefski, Salefsky, Salesky…. You get the idea, it … Continue reading →

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Ancestor Bio – Thomas Frederick Spry

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Don Taylor

52 Ancestors – Week 2018-19 Dion/Spry Project The oldest of my half-brothers (I now have four known half-brothers) asked if I might take a look at his maternal line (we share a common father). Of course I said, “Sure,” and started … Continue reading →

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Donna Darling Collection – Part 27 – Three Colonial Theaters

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Don Taylor

Three Colonial Theaters Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor For this week’s Treasure Chest Thursday, I’m looking at several vaudeville clippings from three different pages of the Donna Darling Collection. All of them relate to the Colonial Theater. One to … Continue reading →

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Schools I’ve Attended – Mumford – Detroit

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Don Taylor

My Life Those Places Thursday By Don Taylor I lived in Detroit for a short while.  While there, I attended Mumford High School. It was one of the most challenging times in my life. My experiences in school, at work, … Continue reading →

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