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Donald Dayton Emerson 1894–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Aug 1894

Birth Location: Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, United States

Death Date: 11 Feb 1972

Death Location: Burr Oak, Saint Joseph, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Luke Emerson

Mother: Mable Kelso

Spouse(s): Hannah Lincoln

Children(s): Donald Emerson, Marion Emerson

In 1894, Donald Dayton Emerson entered the world in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, United States, born to Luke A Emerson And Mable Martha Kelso. In 1900, Donald Dayton Emerson resided in La Porte City, La Porte, Indiana. In 1910, Donald Dayton Emerson resided in Greenfield, LaGrange, Indiana. Donald Dayton Emerson married Hannah L Lincoln, and had children including Donald L Emerson, E Keith Emerson, Helen L Emerson, Marion M Emerson. Donald Dayton Emerson passed away in 1972 in Burr Oak, Saint Joseph, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1894, Donald Dayton Emerson entered the world in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, United States, born to Luke A Emerson And Mable Martha Kelso.
  • In 1900, Donald Dayton Emerson resided in La Porte City, La Porte, Indiana.
  • In 1910, Donald Dayton Emerson resided in Greenfield, LaGrange, Indiana.
  • Donald Dayton Emerson married Hannah L Lincoln, and had children including Donald L Emerson, E Keith Emerson, Helen L Emerson, Marion M Emerson.
  • Donald Dayton Emerson passed away in 1972 in Burr Oak, Saint Joseph, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Luke Emerson
1864–1924
Birth Location: Indiana
LE
Mable Kelso
1867–
Birth Location: Canada
MK

Spouses(s)

Hannah Lincoln
1897–1957
Birth Location: Orland, Steuben, Indiana, United States
HL

Children(s)

Donald Emerson
1929–1987
Birth Location: Michigan
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Marion Emerson
1923–
Birth Location: Canada English
ME

Donald Emerson's Ancestors

Self
Donald Emerson
1894–1972
Birth Place: Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, United States
Parents
Luke A Emerson
1864–1924
Indiana
Mable (Martha) Kelso
1867–
Canada
Grandparents
L (A) Emerson
1824–
Ohio
Hettie (M) Jacobus
1835–
New Jersey
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Donald Emerson's Descendants

1.
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Donald (Dayton) Emerson (1 Aug 1894–11 Feb 1972) m. Hannah (L) Lincoln (18 May 1897–9 May 1957)
  1. 1. Donald (L) Emerson 1929–1987
  2. 2. Marion (M) Emerson 1923–

Donald Emerson's Timeline

10 Records

1894
1 Aug 1894
Birth of Donald Dayton Emerson in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, United States
Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, United States
1900
1900
Age 6
Donald Dayton Emerson resided here in La Porte City, La Porte, Indiana
La Porte City, La Porte, Indiana
1910
1910
Age 16
Donald Dayton Emerson resided here in Greenfield, LaGrange, Indiana
Greenfield, LaGrange, Indiana
1918
1918
Age 24
Donald Dayton Emerson resided here in Steuben, Indiana
Steuben, Indiana
1920
1920
Age 26
Donald Dayton Emerson resided here in Indianapolis Ward 4, Marion, Indiana
Indianapolis Ward 4, Marion, Indiana
1921
1 Jun 1921
Age 27
Donald Dayton Emerson resided here in Township 3 Range 11-1W, Lisgar, Manitoba, Canada
Township 3 Range 11-1W, Lisgar, Manitoba, Canada
1930
1930
Age 36
Donald Dayton Emerson resided here in Sturgis, St Joseph, Michigan
Sturgis, St Joseph, Michigan
1935
1935
Age 41
Donald Dayton Emerson resided here in Rural, Steuben, Indiana
Rural, Steuben, Indiana
1940
1940
Age 46
Donald Dayton Emerson resided here in Sturgis, St Joseph, Michigan, USA
Sturgis, St Joseph, Michigan, USA
1972
11 Feb 1972
Age 78
Death of Donald Dayton Emerson in Burr Oak, Saint Joseph, Michigan, United States of America
Burr Oak, Saint Joseph, Michigan, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Aug 1894
    Event Place: Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sturgis, St Joseph, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01817; Page: 61B; Enumeration District: 75-26
    [2] Ohio, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1962
    [3] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 368-26-3712; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Indianapolis Ward 4, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T625_452; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 85; Image: .
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sturgis, St Joseph, Michigan; Roll: 1026; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 23; Image: 225.0.
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Steuben County, Indiana; Roll: 1653192; Draft Board: 0.
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Center, La Porte, Indiana; Roll: T623_384; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 46.
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Greenfield, LaGrange, Indiana; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [10] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [11] 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 23; Census Place: Lisgar, Manitoba; Page Number: 11
    [12] Indiana, Select Marriages
    [13] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: La Porte City, La Porte, Indiana
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Center, La Porte, Indiana; Roll: T623_384; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 46.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Greenfield, LaGrange, Indiana
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Greenfield, LaGrange, Indiana; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1918
    Event Place: Steuben, Indiana
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Steuben County, Indiana; Roll: 1653192; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1920
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 23; Census Place: Lisgar, Manitoba; Page Number: 11

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Indianapolis Ward 4, Marion, Indiana
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Indianapolis Ward 4, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T625_452; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 85; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: Township 3 Range 11-1W, Lisgar, Manitoba, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 23; Census Place: Lisgar, Manitoba; Page Number: 11

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Sturgis, St Joseph, Michigan
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sturgis, St Joseph, Michigan; Roll: 1026; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 23; Image: 225.0.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Steuben, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sturgis, St Joseph, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01817; Page: 61B; Enumeration District: 75-26

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Sturgis, St Joseph, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sturgis, St Joseph, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01817; Page: 61B; Enumeration District: 75-26

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pilot Mound, Canada
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Feb 1972
    Event Place: Burr Oak, Saint Joseph, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 368-26-3712; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [3] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
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