Tag Archives: New Jersey

Interview with Melissa A. Johnson, CG®

Posted on March 30, 2019 by Don Taylor

As an “official blogger” at the New England Regional Genealogical Conference (NERGC 2019), I had the opportunity to interview one of the conference speakers.  I plan to attend two of Melissa Johnson’s lectures, and thought it would be nice to … Continue reading →

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Donna in the News – Passaic & Patterson, New Jersey.

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Don Taylor

“Chin Chin” This week Newspapers.Com released two more newspapers that were of interest to my Donna Montran Vaudeville Career work. First, the Passaic Daily Herald had several articles and ads for “Chin Chin” playing at the Lyceum Theatre in Paterson, New … Continue reading →

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Donna in the News – Delayed by Train Crash on way to Fort Armstrong

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Don Taylor

Montran Monday “Donna in the News” is my reporting of newly found newspapers articles and advertising regarding my grandmother, Madonna Montran (aka Donna Montran and aka Donna Darling). I am always excited when I learn of a new venue for … Continue reading →

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Magdalen Polk Taylor (1890-1970) – Ancestor Sketch

Posted on September 5, 2018 by Don Taylor

52 Ancestors – Week 2018-35 Bradey-Hingston Project By Don Taylor Bradley-Hingston 2018 – Ancestor #5 List of Grandparents Grandmother: Magdalen Polk Taylor (1890-1970) 1st Great-grandfather: William S. Taylor, Jr. (1859-____) 2nd Great-grandfather: William S. Taylor, Sr. Birth Magdalen (Madeline in … Continue reading →

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Donna Darling Collection – Part 20

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Don Taylor

Treasure Chest Thursday By Don Taylor For this week’s Treasure Chest Tuesday, I am looking at three clippings from the Donna Darling Collection that indicate she played at three different Broadway Theaters; B.S. Moss’ Broadway theater in New York, The … Continue reading →

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