Tag Archives: Ohio

Donna Darling – Strand Theatre, Dayton, Ohio – 28-30 Aug 1922.

Posted on August 28, 2022 by Don Taylor

Donna 100 Years Ago “As You Like It” By Don Taylor “Donna 100 years ago” reviews my grandmother’s vaudeville life. Madonna Montran, aka “Donna Montran” & “Donna Darling,” had an exciting career during the 1920s. A definite headliner, she crisscrossed … Continue reading →

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Walter’s in the 1820 Census – Part 1

Posted on May 15, 2022 by Don Taylor

Darling-Swayze-Walker Line Census Sunday By Don Taylor I had one follow-up task after my “Walter’s in the 1830 Census” research. I wanted to Investigate  Elizabeth Walter’s marriages and determine when she married Charles Stockard and James Gurley to know if … Continue reading →

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The Will of Charles Stockard – 23 November 1920

Posted on May 9, 2022 by Don Taylor

Amanuensis[i] Monday By Don Taylor Charles Stockard was the first husband of 4th great aunt Elizabeth Rebekah (Walter) Stockard (later Gurley).  His will was made 23 November 1820 and was filed with the court on 8 January 1821. (Which presumes … Continue reading →

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Walter’s in the 1830 Census

Posted on May 8, 2022 by Don Taylor

Census Sunday By Don Taylor Following families in the early census records is always tricky and following a woman through census records before 1840 is especially difficult. Margaret Ann (Swann) Walter is challenging. So, if I could follow her children … Continue reading →

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Ancestor Sketch – Margaret Ann Swann (1760-1826)

Posted on March 13, 2022 by Don Taylor

Darling Research Darling-Swayze-Walter-Swann Line By Don Taylor [After looking at her husband, James Walter, her daughter, Catherine Ann Dent Walter, her son, Elkanah Walter, and a cursory look at several of her other children, I still don’t know much about … Continue reading →

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