YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Gordon MacDonald 1905–1988 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1905

Birth Location: Nova Scotia

Death Date: 1988

Death Location: Hamburg, Erie County, New York, United States of America

Father: James MacDonald

Mother: Charlotte Somers

Spouse(s): Mary Shaw

Children(s):

The story of Gordon MacDonald began in 1905 in Nova Scotia. In 1921, Gordon MacDonald resided in 260 Royal Are, Sydney Ward 4, Cape Breton South an. Gordon MacDonald married Mary Elizabeth Shaw. Gordon MacDonald passed away in 1988 in Hamburg, Erie County, New York, United States of America.

Find more search results for Gordon MacDonald
GM

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:
A
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 Gordon MacDonald began in 1905 in Nova Scotia.
  • In 1921, Gordon MacDonald resided in 260 Royal Are, Sydney Ward 4, Cape Breton South an.
  • Gordon MacDonald married Mary Elizabeth Shaw.
  • Gordon MacDonald passed away in 1988 in Hamburg, Erie County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Gordon MacDonald's Ancestors

Self
Gordon MacDonald
1905–1988
Birth Place: Nova Scotia
Parents
James Ronald MacDonald
1865–1939
Port Hood, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada
Charlotte Somers
1880–1933
Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada
Grandparents
Donald (Jim) MacDonald
1829–1916
Judique C.B. Nova Scotia, Canada
Mary (Ann Hartigan MacDonald of) Keppoch
1839–1906
Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
David (Albert) Somers
1848–1915
Strait of Canso, Nova Scotia, Canada
Harriett (A.) Grant
1855–1950
Guysborough or Middle Melford
Great-Grandparents
James MacDonald
1800–1870
Catherine Livingstone
1802–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Donald MacDonald
1763–1828
Sara MacDonald
1780–1818

Gordon MacDonald's Timeline

3 Records

1905
abt 1905
Birth of Gordon MacDonald in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia
1921
1 Jun 1921
Age 16
Gordon MacDonald resided here in 260 Royal Are, Sydney Ward 4, Cape Breton South and Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada
260 Royal Are, Sydney Ward 4, Cape Breton South and Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada
1988
1988
Age 83
Death of Gordon MacDonald in Erie County, New York, United States of America
Erie County, New York, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1905
    Event Place: Nova Scotia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 40; Census Place: Sydney Ward 4, Cape Breton South and Richmond, Nova Scotia; Page Number: 8
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: 260 Royal Are, Sydney Ward 4, Cape Breton South and Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 40; Census Place: Sydney Ward 4, Cape Breton South and Richmond, Nova Scotia; Page Number: 8

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Buffalo
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Buffalo Evening News; Publication Date: 23 Aug 1935; Publication Place: Buffalo, New York, USA; ,0.8203044,0.49759787,0.943605&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Tiff ! T
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Buffalo Evening News; Publication Date: 23 Aug 1935; Publication Place: Buffalo, New York, USA; ,0.8203044,0.49759787,0.943605&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1988
    Event Place: Erie County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hamburg, Erie County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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