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Mary Susan Donelson 1885–1951

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: A
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Donelson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 6 Aug 1885 · Wright County, Missouri, USA
Died 11 Aug 1951 · Farmersville, Tulare County, California, United States of America
Father James Bartlet Donelson
Mother Melissia Ann Dobbs Langston Donelson Jones
Spouse William Allen Barnett
Children Josie Mae Barnett, William Willie Albert Barnett
Siblings Ambrose Donelson, Columbus Franklyn Donelson, George W Donelson, Julia Donelson, Martha Donelson, Nancy Ann Donelson, Samuel Newton Donelson, Sarah Jane Donelson
Records
1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census 1940 United States Federal Census 1950 United States Federal Census California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997 Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002 U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current California, Death Index
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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Mary Susan Donelson began in 1885 in Wright County, Missouri, USA. In 1900, Mary Susan Donelson resided in Jackson, Ozark, Missouri, USA. In 1910, Mary Susan Donelson resided in Alma, Crawford, Arkansas, USA. Mary Susan Donelson married william allen barnett, and had children including josie mae barnett, william willie albert barnett. Mary Susan Donelson passed away in 1951 in Farmersville, Tulare County, California, United States of America.

Sources

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1950 United States Federal Census

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    Death Records California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997

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    Marriage Records Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

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    Death Records California, Death Index

Life Timeline

1885
Birth of Mary Susan Donelson in Wright County, Missouri, USA
Birth
1900
Mary Susan Donelson resided here in Jackson, Ozark, Missouri, USA
Residence
1910
Mary Susan Donelson resided here in Alma, Crawford, Arkansas, USA
Residence
1920
Mary Susan Donelson resided here in McLain, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
Residence
1930
Mary Susan Donelson resided here in Coal Creek, Coal Creek, Wagoner, Oklahoma, USA
Residence
1935
Mary Susan Donelson resided here in Coal Creek, Wagoner, Oklahoma
Residence
1940
Mary Susan Donelson resided here in Coal Creek Township, Coal Creek, Wagoner, Oklahoma, USA
Residence
1950
Mary Susan Donelson resided here in Exeter, Tulare, California, USA
Residence
1951
Death of Mary Susan Donelson in Tulare County, California, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Donelson

This ancestor line traces from Sandbach, Cheshire, England (1580) to Wright County, Missouri, USA (1885) across 12 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Donelson (1885–1951) was born in Wright County, Missouri, USA and died in Farmersville, Tulare County, California, United States of America. 2 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary 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 12 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 Bartlet Donelson
Father
Melissia Ann Dobbs Langston Donelson Jones
Mother

Mary Donelson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Susan Donelson PTP
1885–1951
Wright County, Missouri, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Mary Donelson's Descendants

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Mary Susan Donelson PTP 1885–1951