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Ira Monroe McDonald 1868–1949 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 JUN 1868

Birth Location: Gillespie, Texas

Death Date: 3 AUG 1949

Death Location: Bailey Ranch Cemetery, Schleicher, Texas

Father: William McDonald

Mother: Luana Lacey

Spouse(s): Myra Spencer

Children(s): Etta McDonald, Zena McDonald, Delbert McDonald, Lora McDonald

The story of Ira Monroe McDonald began in 1868 in Gillespie, Texas. In 1880, Ira Monroe McDonald resided in Precinct 2, Gillespie, Texas, USA. In 1935, Ira Monroe McDonald resided in Sh, Schleicher, Texas. Ira Monroe McDonald married Myra Myrtle Spencer, and had children including Delbert Spencer Mcdonald, Etta Ruth Mcdonald, Lora Ethel Mcdonald, Zena Coral Mcdonald. Ira Monroe McDonald passed away in 1949 in Bailey Ranch Cemetery, Schleicher, Texas.

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Biography

  • The story of Ira Monroe McDonald began in 1868 in Gillespie, Texas.
  • In 1880, Ira Monroe McDonald resided in Precinct 2, Gillespie, Texas, USA.
  • In 1935, Ira Monroe McDonald resided in Sh, Schleicher, Texas.
  • Ira Monroe McDonald married Myra Myrtle Spencer, and had children including Delbert Spencer Mcdonald, Etta Ruth Mcdonald, Lora Ethel Mcdonald, Zena Coral Mcdonald.
  • Ira Monroe McDonald passed away in 1949 in Bailey Ranch Cemetery, Schleicher, Texas.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ira McDonald's Ancestors

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Ira McDonald
1868–1949
Birth Place: Gillespie, Texas
Parents
William Augustus (Gus) McDonald
1847–1918
Jefferson, Illinois
Luana (Elisabeth) Lacey
1850–1934
Jackson, Illinios
Grandparents
Thomas* (McDonald) #
1803–1870
Chatham, North Carolina
Rachel* (Axley) #
1809–1878
Livingston, Kentucky
Aciel ('Asa' Phelps) Lacey
1830–1913
St Clair, Illinois
Rosana England
1829–1906
Illinois
Great-Grandparents
James 🧬
1768–1858
Priscilla Taylor
1777–1830
Pleasant Rev.
1771–1818
Keziah Davenport
1782–1820
Elijah Rev.
1804–1885
Ruth McDaniel
1807–1877
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John* McDaniel
1738–1833
Elizabeth Linville
1745–1787
Thomas* #
1741–1781
Eleanor* Dodson
1750–1843
James Axley
1740–1800
Leamuanna Rudd
1757–1811
Martin Davenport
1718–1784
Sarah Partloe
1715–
James 🧬
1768–1858
Priscilla Taylor
1777–1830

Ira McDonald's Descendants

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Ira (Monroe) McDonald (16 JUN 1868–3 AUG 1949) m. Myra (Myrtle) Spencer (25 Apr 1880–5 Nov 1959)
  1. 1. Etta (Ruth) McDonald 1909–2004
  2. 2. Zena (Coral) McDonald 1902–1914
  3. 3. Delbert (Spencer) McDonald 1918–1925
  4. 4. Lora (Ethel) McDonald 1904–

Ira McDonald's Timeline

5 Records

1868
16 JUN 1868
Birth of Ira Monroe McDonald in Gillespie, Texas
Gillespie, Texas
1880
1880
Age 12
Ira Monroe McDonald resided here in Precinct 2, Gillespie, Texas, USA
Precinct 2, Gillespie, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 67
Ira Monroe McDonald resided here in Sh, Schleicher, Texas
Sh, Schleicher, Texas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 72
Ira Monroe McDonald resided here in Schleicher, Texas, USA
Schleicher, Texas, USA
1949
3 AUG 1949
Age 81
Death of Ira Monroe McDonald in Rural Precinct 1, Schleicher, Texas
Rural Precinct 1, Schleicher, Texas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 JUN 1868
    Event Place: Gillespie, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Schleicher, Texas; Roll: T627_4134; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 207-2
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 2, Gillespie, Texas; Roll: 1305; Family History Film: 1255305; Page: 285C; Enumeration District: 062
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 2, Gillespie, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 2, Gillespie, Texas; Roll: 1305; Family History Film: 1255305; Page: 285C; Enumeration District: 062

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sh, Schleicher, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Schleicher, Texas; Roll: T627_4134; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 207-2

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Schleicher, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Schleicher, Texas; Roll: T627_4134; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 207-2

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 AUG 1949
    Event Place: Rural Precinct 1, Schleicher, Texas
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bailey Ranch Cemetery, Schleicher, Texas
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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