YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

Ella May McDonald 1879 – 1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Jun 1879

Birth Location: Huston Twp. Center County, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 1 May 1942

Death Location: Boggs, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: James McDonald

Mother: Hannah Dillon

Spouse(s): Thomas Sprankle

Children(s): Hannah Sprankle, James Sprankle, Mary Sprankle, Theresa Sprankle, Clarence Sprankle, Annabell esright, Olive Sprankle, Helen Sprankle

The story of Ella May McDonald began in 1879 in Huston Twp. Center County, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1880, Ella May McDonald resided in Huston, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA. Ella May McDonald married Thomas Campbell Sprankle, and had children including Hannah C Sprankle, James Harrison Sprankle, Mary Elizabeth Sprankle, Theresa Viola Sprankle, Clarence Sheldon Sprankle, Annabell Sprankle esright, Olive Lorraine Sprankle, Helen Sprankle. Ella May McDonald passed away in 1942 in Boggs, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA.

Find more search results for Ella McDonald
EM

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Ella May McDonald began in 1879 in Huston Twp. Center County, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1880, Ella May McDonald resided in Huston, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Ella May McDonald married Thomas Campbell Sprankle, and had children including Hannah C Sprankle, James Harrison Sprankle, Mary Elizabeth Sprankle, Theresa Viola Sprankle, Clarence Sheldon Sprankle, Annabell Sprankle esright, Olive Lorraine Sprankle, Helen Sprankle.
  • Ella May McDonald passed away in 1942 in Boggs, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James McDonald
1833 – 1921
Birth Location: Huston Twp, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA
JM
Hannah Dillon
1837 – 1922
Birth Location: Huston, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
HD

Spouses(s)

Thomas Sprankle
1868 – 1954
Birth Location: Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA
TS

Children(s)

Hannah Sprankle
1902 – 1995
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States
HS
James Sprankle
1903 – 1959
Birth Location: Julian, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
JS
Mary Sprankle
1906 – 1994
Birth Location: Milesburg, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
MS
Theresa Sprankle
1908 – 1980
Birth Location: Boggs, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
TS
Clarence Sprankle
1910 – 1994
Birth Location: Martha Furnace, Centre County, PA
CS
Annabell esright
1912 – 2004
Birth Location: Milesburg, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA
Ae
Olive Sprankle
1914 – 2002
Birth Location: Milesburg, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
OS
Helen Sprankle
1917 – 2003
Birth Location: Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
HS

Ella McDonald's Ancestors

Self
Ella McDonald
1879 – 1942
Birth Place: Huston Twp. Center County, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
James Crowder McDonald
1833 – 1921
Huston Twp, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA
Hannah Dillon
1837 – 1922
Huston, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Hayes Dillon
1813 – 1889
Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA
Catherine Spotts
1820 – 1899
Patton, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Dillon
1774 – 1858
Susannah Rickard
1774 – 1857
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Dillon
1741 – 1810
Tillie Weidenheimer
1752 –
William Rickard
1854 – 1896
Elizabeth Stinson
1760 – 1831

Ella McDonald's Descendants

1.
EM
Ella (May) McDonald (11 Jun 1879 – 1 May 1942) m. Thomas (Campbell) Sprankle (30 Apr 1868 – 16 Aug 1954)
  1. 1. Hannah (C) Sprankle (1902 – 14 Apr 1995) m. Joseph (T) Green (20 May 1905 – August 1979)
    1. 1. Lois Green (12 Dec 1929 – 5 Jan 2018) m. Schisler
    2. 2. Arlene Green (abt 1932 – )
  2. 2. James (Harrison) Sprankle (23 Feb 1903 – 11 Dec 1959)
  3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth) Sprankle (20 May 1906 – 1994)
  4. 4. Theresa (Viola) Sprankle (12 Jun 1908 – May 1980)
  5. 5. Clarence (Sheldon) Sprankle (June 17, 1910 – 24 June 1994) m. Iola (Mae) Lang (13 May 1909 – 20 July 2001)
    1. 1. Thomas (C) Sprankle (27 Apr 1937 – )
    2. 2. Robrt Sprankle
  6. 6. Annabell (Sprankle) esright (10 April 1912 – 15 April 2004) m. Estright
  7. 7. Olive (Lorraine) Sprankle (26 Sep 1914 – 30 Apr 2002)
  8. 8. Helen Sprankle (10 April 1917 – 21 January 2003) m. Blaine (Harrison) Smith (24 Feb 1919 – 11 Feb 1959) m. Joseph (Fleet) Dutro (29 Jul 1920 – 2 Aug 1996)
    1. 1. Linda (Lou) Smith

Ella McDonald's Timeline

7 Records

1879
11 Jun 1879
Birth of Ella May McDonald in Huston, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
Huston, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
1879
11 Jun 1879
Birth of Ella May McDonald in Huston Twp. Center County, Pennsylvania, USA
Huston Twp. Center County, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 1
Ella May McDonald resided here in Huston, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
Huston, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
abt 1910
Age 31
Ella May McDonald resided here in Howard, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
Howard, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 41
Ella May McDonald resided here in Milesburg, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
Milesburg, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 51
Ella May McDonald resided here in Milesburg, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
Milesburg, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
1942
1 May 1942
Age 63
Death of Ella May McDonald in Boggs, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
Boggs, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Jun 1879
    Event Place: Huston, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Howard, Centre, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1325; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 1375338
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Jun 1879
    Event Place: Huston Twp. Center County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Milesburg, Centre, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1548; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 12
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Milesburg, Centre, Pennsylvania; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 2341750
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Huston, Centre, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1112; Page: 151B; Enumeration District: 221
    [4] Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Birth certificates, 1906–1910; Box Number: 368; Certificate Number Range: 212451-214824
    [5] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Huston, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Huston, Centre, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1112; Page: 151B; Enumeration District: 221

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1910
    Event Place: Howard, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Howard, Centre, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1325; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 1375338
    [2] Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Birth certificates, 1906–1910; Box Number: 368; Certificate Number Range: 212451-214824

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Milesburg, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Milesburg, Centre, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1548; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 12

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Milesburg, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Milesburg, Centre, Pennsylvania; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 2341750

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 May 1942
    Event Place: Boggs, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Martha Furnace, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Ella McDonald

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE