Monthly Archives: January 2012

Frank Fay: Fact, Fiction or Family Legend?

Posted on January 28, 2012 by

The Frank Fay connection to the Desmond-Donar family is a bit of a mystery. Notes written in the family photo album basically stated that an actor named Frank Fay was the first cousin of my grandfather, Peter Donar (1867-1929), my … Continue reading →

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Three New Daughters of the Union

Posted on January 22, 2012 by

Meg Biallas (left) and Kelly Biallas (in back) wait their turns to sign application materials for membership in the National Society Daughters of the Union 1861-1865. Ellen Stortz, (far right) President General of NSDU, presented the papers for the Biallas … Continue reading →

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