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Bernard Wilson McDonald 1914–1989 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 May 1914

Birth Location: Stamps, Lafayette County, Arkansas, United States of America

Death Date: 13 April 1989

Death Location: Stamps, Lafayette County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: John Sr

Mother: Ethelen Eddy

Spouse(s): Rena Allen

Children(s): Delores McDonald, Wilson Sr

The story of Bernard Wilson McDonald began in 1914 in Stamps, Lafayette County, Arkansas, United States of America. In 1920, Bernard Wilson McDonald resided in Hadley, Lafayette, Arkansas, USA. In 1930, Bernard Wilson McDonald resided in Stamps, Lafayette, Arkansas, USA. Bernard Wilson McDonald married Rena Marie Allen, and had children including Delores Jo Mcdonald, Wilson Lee Mcdonald Sr. Bernard Wilson McDonald passed away in 1989 in Stamps, Lafayette County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Bernard Wilson McDonald began in 1914 in Stamps, Lafayette County, Arkansas, United States of America.
  • In 1920, Bernard Wilson McDonald resided in Hadley, Lafayette, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1930, Bernard Wilson McDonald resided in Stamps, Lafayette, Arkansas, USA.
  • Bernard Wilson McDonald married Rena Marie Allen, and had children including Delores Jo Mcdonald, Wilson Lee Mcdonald Sr.
  • Bernard Wilson McDonald passed away in 1989 in Stamps, Lafayette County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Sr
1881–1935
Birth Location: Arkansas, USA
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Ethelen Eddy
1883–
Birth Location: Arkansas
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Spouses(s)

Rena Allen
1916–1999
Birth Location: Mars Hill, Lafayette County, Arkansas, USA
RA

Children(s)

Delores McDonald
1941–1987
Birth Location: Stamps, Lafayette County, Arkansas, USA
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Wilson Sr
1943–1982
Birth Location: Stamps, Lafayette County, Arkansas, USA
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Bernard McDonald's Ancestors

Self
Bernard McDonald
1914–1989
Birth Place: Stamps, Lafayette County, Arkansas, United States of America
Parents
John William 'Willie' McDonald Sr
1881–1935
Arkansas, USA
Ethelen (Jenette) Eddy
1883–
Arkansas
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Bernard McDonald's Descendants

1.
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Bernard (Wilson) McDonald (9 May 1914–13 April 1989) m. Rena (Marie) Allen (2 Dec 1916–25 Jun 1999)
  1. 1. Delores (Jo) McDonald 1941–1987 m. Thomas (Allen) Cockerham 1935–
  2. 2. Wilson (Lee McDonald) Sr 1943–1982 m. Unknown 1949–2008

Bernard McDonald's Timeline

6 Records

1914
9 May 1914
Birth of Bernard Wilson McDonald in Stamps, Lafayette County, Arkansas, United States of America
Stamps, Lafayette County, Arkansas, United States of America
1920
1920
Age 6
Bernard Wilson McDonald resided here in Hadley, Lafayette, Arkansas, USA
Hadley, Lafayette, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 16
Bernard Wilson McDonald resided here in Stamps, Lafayette, Arkansas, USA
Stamps, Lafayette, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 21
Bernard Wilson McDonald resided here in Stamps, Lafayette, Arkansas
Stamps, Lafayette, Arkansas
1940
1940
Age 26
Bernard Wilson McDonald resided here in Stamps, Lafayette, Arkansas, USA
Stamps, Lafayette, Arkansas, USA
1989
13 April 1989
Age 75
Death of Bernard Wilson McDonald in Stamps, Lafayette County, Arkansas, United States of America
Stamps, Lafayette County, Arkansas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 May 1914
    Event Place: Stamps, Lafayette County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Arkansas, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Stamps, Lafayette, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00147; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 37-1
    [3] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hadley, Lafayette, Arkansas; Roll: T625_68; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 116
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Stamps, Lafayette, Arkansas; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2339815
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, 1917-1969, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Marriage Certificates; Year: 1938; Film: #5

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hadley, Lafayette, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hadley, Lafayette, Arkansas; Roll: T625_68; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 116

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Stamps, Lafayette, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Stamps, Lafayette, Arkansas; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2339815

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Stamps, Lafayette, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Stamps, Lafayette, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00147; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 37-1

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Stamps, Lafayette, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Arkansas, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Stamps, Lafayette, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00147; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 37-1

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Stamps, LAfayette, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 April 1989
    Event Place: Stamps, Lafayette County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Stamps, Lafayette County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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