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Donald McDonald 1838–1906 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21-May-1838

Birth Location: Iona,Argyll,Scotland

Death Date: 29-Aug-1906

Death Location: Dundalk, Grey County, Ontario, Canada

Father: Donald McDonald

Mother: Catherine McArthur

Spouse(s): Sarah McDonald

Children(s): Alexander McDonald

The story of Donald McDonald began in 1838 in Iona,Argyll,Scotland. In 1901, Donald McDonald resided in Ontario, Canada. Donald McDonald married Sarah Euphemia Mcdonald, and had children including Alexander Sandy Mcdonald. Donald McDonald passed away in 1906 in Dundalk, Grey County, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • The story of Donald McDonald began in 1838 in Iona,Argyll,Scotland.
  • In 1901, Donald McDonald resided in Ontario, Canada.
  • Donald McDonald married Sarah Euphemia Mcdonald, and had children including Alexander Sandy Mcdonald.
  • Donald McDonald passed away in 1906 in Dundalk, Grey County, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Donald McDonald's Ancestors

Self
Donald McDonald
1838–1906
Birth Place: Iona,Argyll,Scotland
Parents
Donald McDonald
1800–1847
Mull, Scotland
Catherine McArthur
1811–1906
Scotland
Grandparents
Alexander McDonald
1780–1836
Isle of Mull, Scotland
Margaret
1780–1857
Isle of Mull, Scotland
Catherine (Katharine Galbraith Galbreath) (Drumyonebeg)
1801–1846
SHANSRIOCH, Gigha, Argyllshire
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Donald McDonald's Descendants

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Donald McDonald (21-May-1838–29-Aug-1906) m. Sarah (Euphemia) McDonald (1842–8 May 1916)
  1. 1. Alexander ('Sandy') McDonald 1869–1943
    1. 1. Myrtle (Elizabeth) McDonald 1907–1998
      1. 1. Richard (Allan) Forsyth
      2. 2. Laurietta Forsyth 1934–2025

Donald McDonald's Timeline

5 Records

1838
21 May 1838
Birth of Donald McDonald in Iona, Argyll, Scotland
Iona, Argyll, Scotland
1838
21-May-1838
Birth of Donald McDonald in Iona,Argyll,Scotland
Iona,Argyll,Scotland
1901
1901
Age 63
Donald McDonald resided here in Ontario, Canada
Ontario, Canada
1906
29 Aug 1906
Age 68
Death of Donald McDonald in Dufferin, Ontario, Canada
Dufferin, Ontario, Canada
1906
29-Aug-1906
Age 68
Death of Donald McDonald in Melancthon, Ontario, Canada
Melancthon, Ontario, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 May 1838
    Event Place: Iona, Argyll, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; County Marriage Registers, 1858-June 1869; Reel: 16
    [2] 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Ontario; Page: 8; Family No: 76
    [3] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
    [4] Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21-May-1838
    Event Place: Iona,Argyll,Scotland

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Ontario; Page: 8; Family No: 76

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Picton
    Record Source: Ontario, Canada, Marriages, Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; County Marriage Registers, 1858-June 1869; Reel: 16

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Aug 1906
    Event Place: Dufferin, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29-Aug-1906
    Event Place: Melancthon, Ontario, Canada

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Dundalk, Grey County, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

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