Tag Archives: New York

Joel Cruff Taft & the 1840 Census

Posted on March 14, 2021 by Don Taylor

Census Sunday By Don Taylor Following families in the early census records is always tricky. Reading incorrectly transcribed names and filling in the gaps makes things challenging. Such is the case concerning Joel Cruff Taft and the 1840 Census. Joel … Continue reading →

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Chin Chin – Opera House – Jamestown, NY – 16 May 1920

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Don Taylor

Donna Montran Mentioned One of my favorite, little known, websites is Fulton History, also known as Old Fulton Postcards. They have nearly 50 million newspaper pages. Besides searching on their site, there is a separate website, Fultonsearch.org, which can provide … Continue reading →

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“Chin Chin” – Lyceum Theatre – Elmira, NY – 22 May 1920

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Don Taylor

Chin Chin – VaudevilleBy Don Taylor Chin Chin played at the Smith Opera House in Geneva, NY, on May 21st. The troupe then traveled the 60 miles south to Elmira, and two shows at the Lyceum Theatre. This showing had … Continue reading →

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Ancestor Sketch – John Parsons, Jr.

Posted on September 8, 2020 by Don Taylor

Brown/Sanford/Parsons Line By Don Taylor One of my processes is to tentatively accept conflicting data regarding an individual. As I continue my research, I look for info to help corroborate either fact. When I finally do my ancestor sketch, I … Continue reading →

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Donna Darling Collection – Part 71

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Don Taylor

Stratton Theatre – 14 April 1922. Treasure Chest Thursday Vaudeville Donna Darling As You Like It By Don Taylor For this week’s Treasure Chest Tuesday, I’m looking at two clippings from the Donna Darling Collection relating to the Stratton Theatre. … Continue reading →

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