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Edward Ralph Doonan 1892–1986

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Edward Doonan in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 6 Sep 1892 · Elmvale, Ontario, Canada
Died 14 May 1986 · Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada
Father James Jr Doonan
Mother Janet Jessie Coutts
Siblings Dalton Doonan, George Doonan, Harmer Doonan, Isabella R Doonan, John Pea Straw Jack Doonan, Lindsay Doonan, Margaret F Doonan, Robert James Doonan
Records
Beirnes Web Site FamilySearch Family Tree Ferguson Web Site Geni World Family Tree Richmond Web Site Ritchie /SMITH Web Site
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Researchers connected through Edward Doonan 1892–1986

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Edward Ralph Doonan began in 1892 in Elmvale, Ontario, Canada. Edward Ralph Doonan passed away in 1986 in Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Beirnes Web Site

  2. 2
    Record FamilySearch Family Tree

  3. 3
    Record Ferguson Web Site

  4. 4
    Record Geni World Family Tree

  5. 5
    Record Richmond Web Site

  6. 6
    Record Ritchie /SMITH Web Site

Life Timeline

1892
Birth of Edward Ralph Doonan in Elmvale, Ontario, Canada
Birth
1986
Death of Edward Ralph Doonan in Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Doonan

This ancestor line traces from Aberdeenshire, Scotland (1726) to Elmvale, Ontario, Canada (1892) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Edward Doonan (1892–1986) was born in Elmvale, Ontario, Canada and died in Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Edward in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

James Jr Doonan
Father
Janet Jessie Coutts
Mother

Edward Doonan's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Edward Ralph Doonan PTP
1892–1986
Elmvale, Ontario, Canada
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Edward Doonan's Descendants

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Edward Ralph Doonan PTP 1892–1986