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Ella (James) McDonald 1869–1965 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jun 1869

Birth Location: Des Moines, Boone, Iowa, USA

Death Date: Dec 1965

Death Location: Dodgeville, Des Moines, Iowa, USA

Father: James Sr.

Mother: Penelope Ball

Spouse(s): Charles Abel

Children(s): Jesse Abel, Vernon Abel

In 1869, Ella (James) McDonald entered the world in Des Moines, Boone, Iowa, USA, born to James James Mcdonald Sr And Penelope Harriet Ball. In 1870, Ella (James) McDonald resided in Marengo, Iowa, Iowa, United States. In 1870, Ella (James) McDonald resided in Warren, Lucas, Iowa, United States. Ella (James) McDonald married Charles H Abel, and had children including Jesse Paul Charles Abel, Vernon C Charles Abel. Ella (James) McDonald passed away in 1965 in Dodgeville, Des Moines, Iowa, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1869, Ella (James) McDonald entered the world in Des Moines, Boone, Iowa, USA, born to James James Mcdonald Sr And Penelope Harriet Ball.
  • In 1870, Ella (James) McDonald resided in Marengo, Iowa, Iowa, United States.
  • In 1870, Ella (James) McDonald resided in Warren, Lucas, Iowa, United States.
  • Ella (James) McDonald married Charles H Abel, and had children including Jesse Paul Charles Abel, Vernon C Charles Abel.
  • Ella (James) McDonald passed away in 1965 in Dodgeville, Des Moines, Iowa, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Sr.
1818–1907
Birth Location: County Kerry, Ireland
JS
Penelope Ball
1833–1917
Birth Location: Morris, Morris, New Jersey, USA
PB

Spouses(s)

Charles Abel
1870–1937
Birth Location: Des Moines, Iowa, USA
CA

Children(s)

Jesse Abel
1900–1970
Birth Location: Franklin, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
JA
Vernon Abel
1901–1979
Birth Location: Iowa, USA
VA

Ella McDonald's Ancestors

Self
Ella McDonald
1869–1965
Birth Place: Des Moines, Boone, Iowa, USA
Parents
James (James) McDonald Sr.
1818–1907
County Kerry, Ireland
Penelope (Harriet) Ball
1833–1917
Morris, Morris, New Jersey, USA
Grandparents
Mary
1783–1864
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Ella McDonald's Descendants

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Ella ((James)) McDonald (Jun 1869–Dec 1965) m. Charles (H.) Abel (Jul 1870–31 Jan 1937)
  1. 1. Jesse (Paul (Charles)) Abel 1900–1970
  2. 2. Vernon (C. (Charles)) Abel 1901–1979

Ella McDonald's Timeline

14 Records

1869
Jun 1869
Birth of Ella (James) McDonald in Des Moines, Boone, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Boone, Iowa, USA
1870
1870
Age 1
Ella (James) McDonald resided here in Marengo, Iowa, Iowa, United States
Marengo, Iowa, Iowa, United States
1870
1870
Age 1
Ella (James) McDonald resided here in Warren, Lucas, Iowa, United States
Warren, Lucas, Iowa, United States
1880
1880
Age 11
Ella (James) McDonald resided here in Franklin, Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Franklin, Des Moines, Iowa, United States
1895
1895
Age 26
Ella (James) McDonald resided here in Franklin, Des Moines, Iowa
Franklin, Des Moines, Iowa
1900
1900
Age 31
Ella (James) McDonald resided here in Franklin Township, Des Moines, Iowa
Franklin Township, Des Moines, Iowa
1905
1905
Age 36
Ella (James) McDonald resided here in Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
1910
1910
Age 41
Ella (James) McDonald resided here in Franklin, Des Moines, Iowa
Franklin, Des Moines, Iowa
1915
1915
Age 46
Ella (James) McDonald resided here in Franklin
Franklin
1920
1920
Age 51
Ella (James) McDonald resided here in Franklin, Des Moines, Iowa
Franklin, Des Moines, Iowa
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 56
Ella (James) McDonald resided here in Franklin
Franklin
1930
1930
Age 61
Ella (James) McDonald resided here in Franklin, Des Moines, Iowa
Franklin, Des Moines, Iowa
1939
6 Dec 1939
Age 70
Death of Ella (James) McDonald in Franklin, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Franklin, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
1965
Dec 1965
Age 96
Burial of Ella (James) McDonald in Dodgeville, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Dodgeville, Des Moines, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jun 1869
    Event Place: Des Moines, Boone, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa State Census Collection
    [2] Iowa State Census Collection
    [3] Iowa State Census Collection
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Franklin, Des Moines, Iowa; Roll: T625_487; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 22; Image: .
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Franklin, Des Moines, Iowa; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Franklin, Des Moines, Iowa; Roll: 337; Family History Film: 1254337; Page: 64C; Enumeration District: 105; Image: 0127.
    [7] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Marengo, Iowa, Iowa; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [8] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Warren, Lucas, Iowa; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [9] Iowa State Census, 1895
    [10] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Franklin, Des Moines, Iowa; Roll: T623_429; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 20.
    [11] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Franklin, Des Moines, Iowa; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [12] Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa State Archives; Des Moines, Iowa; Volume: 400 (Adair - Guthrie)
    [13] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [14] Iowa State Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Marengo, Iowa, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Marengo, Iowa, Iowa; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Warren, Lucas, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Warren, Lucas, Iowa; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Franklin, Des Moines, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Franklin, Des Moines, Iowa; Roll: 337; Family History Film: 1254337; Page: 64C; Enumeration District: 105; Image: 0127.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: Franklin, Des Moines, Iowa
    Record Source: Iowa State Census, 1895

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Franklin Township, Des Moines, Iowa
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Franklin, Des Moines, Iowa; Roll: T623_429; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 20.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Des Moines, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: Iowa State Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Franklin, Des Moines, Iowa
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Franklin, Des Moines, Iowa; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: Franklin
    Record Source: Iowa State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Franklin, Des Moines, Iowa
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Franklin, Des Moines, Iowa; Roll: T625_487; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 22; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Franklin
    Record Source: Iowa State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Franklin, Des Moines, Iowa
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Franklin, Des Moines, Iowa; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Dec 1939
    Event Place: Franklin, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Dec 1965
    Event Place: Dodgeville, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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