Tag Archives: New York

“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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Donna Darling Collection – Part 70

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Don Taylor

Two Strand Theaters Treasure Chest Thursday Vaudeville “As You Like It” “Bathing Beauty Revue” By Don Taylor For this week’s Treasure Chest Tuesday, I’m looking at three images from the Donna Darling Collection that relate to the Strand Theater. MISS … Continue reading →

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Joel Barnes & the 1840 Census

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Don Taylor

Census Sunday Roberts-Barnes By Don Taylor I know very little about my 3rd great-grandfather, Joel Barnes. He may have been born 1bout 1790 in Broome County, New York. He married Lucy Wilson Taft and they had at least one child, … Continue reading →

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