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Benjamin Cornelius McDonald 1929 – 1973 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Feb 17, 1929

Birth Location: Vanderburgh Co., IN

Death Date: May 6, 1973

Death Location: Hendricks Co, IN

Father: Benjamin McDonald

Mother: Sarah Jordan

Spouse(s): Marlene Fawcett

Children(s): Susan Steward, Janice Smith, Terri Hauk, Jon McDonald

The story of Benjamin Cornelius McDonald Jr. began in 1929 in Vanderburgh Co., IN. In 1956, Benjamin Cornelius McDonald Jr. resided in Evansville, Indiana, USA. In 1958, Benjamin Cornelius McDonald Jr. resided in Evansville, Indiana, USA. Benjamin Cornelius McDonald Jr. married Marlene Faye Fawcett, and had children including Susan Steward, Janice Smith, Terri Hauk, Jon R McDonald. Benjamin Cornelius McDonald Jr. passed away in 1973 in Hendricks Co, IN.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Cornelius McDonald Jr. began in 1929 in Vanderburgh Co., IN.
  • In 1956, Benjamin Cornelius McDonald Jr. resided in Evansville, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1958, Benjamin Cornelius McDonald Jr. resided in Evansville, Indiana, USA.
  • Benjamin Cornelius McDonald Jr. married Marlene Faye Fawcett, and had children including Susan Steward, Janice Smith, Terri Hauk, Jon R McDonald.
  • Benjamin Cornelius McDonald Jr. passed away in 1973 in Hendricks Co, IN.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin McDonald's Ancestors

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Benjamin McDonald
1929 – 1973
Birth Place: Vanderburgh Co., IN
Parents
Benjamin Cornelius McDonald
1905 – 1970
Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Sarah (Lee) Jordan
1908 – 1994
Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin McDonald's Descendants

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Benjamin (Cornelius) McDonald (Feb 17, 1929 – May 6, 1973) m. Marlene (Faye) Fawcett (15 Oct 1932 – )
  1. 1. Susan Steward
  2. 2. Janice Smith
  3. 3. Terri Hauk
  4. 4. Jon (R) McDonald

Benjamin McDonald's Timeline

5 Records

1929
Feb 17, 1929
Birth of Benjamin Cornelius McDonald Jr. in Vanderburgh Co., IN
Vanderburgh Co., IN
1956
1956
Age 27
Benjamin Cornelius McDonald Jr. resided here in Evansville, Indiana, USA
Evansville, Indiana, USA
1958
1958
Age 29
Benjamin Cornelius McDonald Jr. resided here in Evansville, Indiana, USA
Evansville, Indiana, USA
1960
1960
Age 31
Benjamin Cornelius McDonald Jr. resided here in Evansville, Indiana, USA
Evansville, Indiana, USA
1973
May 6, 1973
Age 44
Death of Benjamin Cornelius McDonald Jr. in Hendricks Co, IN
Hendricks Co, IN

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Feb 17, 1929
    Event Place: Vanderburgh Co., IN
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1973; Roll: 08
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1956
    Event Place: Evansville, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989 (Beta)

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1958
    Event Place: Evansville, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989 (Beta)

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: Evansville, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989 (Beta)

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: May 6, 1973
    Event Place: Hendricks Co, IN
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1973; Roll: 08
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Plainfield, Hendricks County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

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