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James Willard O'Donnell 1878 – 1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 06 Oct 1878

Birth Location: French Creek Township, Allamakee, Iowa, USA

Death Date: 05 Sep 1947

Death Location: La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA

Father: John O'Donnell

Mother: Eunice Dougherty

Spouse(s): Gertrude Deeny

Children(s): Leona O'Donnell, Rita O'Donnell, Helen O'Donnell, Dorothy O'Donnell

The story of James Willard O'Donnell began in 1878 in French Creek Township, Allamakee, Iowa, USA. In 1880, James Willard O'Donnell resided in French Creek, Allamakee, Iowa, USA. In 1920, James Willard O'Donnell resided in Lansing, Allamakee, Iowa, USA. James Willard O'Donnell married Gertrude Jane Deeny, and had children including Leona Marie O'Donnell, Rita Gertrude O'Donnell, Helen Regina O'Donnell, Dorothy Lorrayne O'Donnell. James Willard O'Donnell passed away in 1947 in La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of James Willard O'Donnell began in 1878 in French Creek Township, Allamakee, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1880, James Willard O'Donnell resided in French Creek, Allamakee, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1920, James Willard O'Donnell resided in Lansing, Allamakee, Iowa, USA.
  • James Willard O'Donnell married Gertrude Jane Deeny, and had children including Leona Marie O'Donnell, Rita Gertrude O'Donnell, Helen Regina O'Donnell, Dorothy Lorrayne O'Donnell.
  • James Willard O'Donnell passed away in 1947 in La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John O'Donnell
1836 – 1907
Birth Location: Ireland
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Eunice Dougherty
1850 – 1906
Birth Location: Ireland
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Spouses(s)

Gertrude Deeny
1882 – 1929
Birth Location: French Creek, Allamakee, Iowa, USA
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Children(s)

Leona O'Donnell
1906 – 1979
Birth Location: Churchtown, Allamakee, Iowa, USA
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Rita O'Donnell
1914 – 1999
Birth Location: Church Allam, Iowa
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Helen O'Donnell
1917 – 2000
Birth Location: Iowa
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Dorothy O'Donnell
1919 – 1966
Birth Location: Lansing, Allamakee, Iowa
DO

James O'Donnell's Ancestors

Self
James O'Donnell
1878 – 1947
Birth Place: French Creek Township, Allamakee, Iowa, USA
Parents
John Hugh O'Donnell
1836 – 1907
Ireland
Eunice Dougherty
1850 – 1906
Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James O'Donnell's Descendants

1.
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James (Willard) O'Donnell (06 Oct 1878 – 05 Sep 1947) m. Gertrude (Jane) Deeny (13 Dec 1882 – 07 Apr 1929)
  1. 1. Leona (Marie) O'Donnell (29 Sep 1906 – 26 Dec 1979) m. Harold (Otto) Troendle (14 February 1909 – 25 November 1987)
    1. 1. Mary (Lou) Troendle (31 Aug 1931 – ) m. Leo (Anthony) Garin (5 Jul 1930 – 13 January 2021)
      1. 1. Robert (Alan) Garin (28 Aug 1950 – ) m. Lori Ritchart (20 Sep 1961 – )
        1. 1. Benjamin (Michael) Garin (Jun 1982 – ) m. Kim
        2. 2. Carrie Garin (20 Feb 1984 – ) m. Robert (Guy) Houchin (4 Sep 1977 – ) m. Anthony ("Tony" John) Felderman (30 Jan 1984 – )
        3. 3. Katie (Lynn) Garin (22 Jun 1985 – ) m. Joshua (Grant) Clark (Nov 1984 – )
      2. 2. Richard (L.) Garin (2 Aug 1951 – ) m. Shally (Lee) Herwig (7 Jan 1955 – )
        1. 1. Kyle Garin (May 1981 – ) m. Natalie (C) Aridersoh
        2. 2. Deanna Garin m. Ryan Maley
      3. 3. Raymond (J) Garin (21 Sep 1953 – ) m. Agnes Knopf (15 Sep 1953 – ) m. Maureen McGeough (7 Aug 1956 – )
        1. 1. Brian (Michael) Garin (28 Apr 1974 – 29 Dec 2022)
        2. 2. Jacqueline (R.) Garin (4 Dec 1978 – ) m. Bradley (D.) Bakker (Dec 1981 – )
        3. 3. Jennifer Garin
      4. 4. Dennis (Francis) Garin (9 Jun 1954 – ) m. Marcia (Lynn) McGeough (16 Sep 1957 – ) m. Hope (Jeanette) Jones (11 Dec 1956 – ) m. Lois (Ann) Steffen (27 Mar 1964 – )
        1. 1. Rachael (Lynn) Garin (Jun 1976 – ) m. Lee (Gerald) Schroeder
        2. 2. Ryan (D.) Garin (11 Oct 1980 – ) m. Jennifer (Elizabeth) Muller
      5. 5. Janelle Garin (11 Mar 1959 – ) m. David (Gerard) Kazimour (24 Nov 1958 – )
      6. 6. Cheryl (A) Garin (29 Aug 1963 – )
    2. 2. Rita (Mae) Troendle (5 Jun 1933 – 26 Jul 2017) m. Harold McClintock (28 Aug 1929 – )
      1. 1. Jeffrey (Grant) McClintock (Jul 1955 – ) m. Dorothy (Marie) Boland (1961 – )
      2. 2. David (Michael) McClintock (21 July 1956 – 20 March 2016) m. Mary (L) Running (30 Sep 1960 – )
      3. 3. Debra McClintock (19 May 1960 – ) m. Michael (J.) Marx (Aug 1961 – ) m. Walsh
      4. 4. Paula (Kay) McClintock (Nov 1964 – ) m. Michael (Arthur) Arnold (15 Nov 1961 – )
    3. 3. Lorraine (Anne) Troendle (04 Mar 1942 – 14 May 1999)
  2. 2. Rita (Gertrude) O'Donnell (27 Feb 1914 – 21 October 1999) m. Floyd (J.) Pottratz (24 November 1915 – 31 Oct 2001)
    1. 1. Floyd (Thomas) Pottratz (25 Jul 1935 – 11 February 2017) m. June (Ann) Spinner
      1. 1. David (George) Pottratz (abt 1966 – )
      2. 2. John Pottratz
      3. 3. Scott Pottratz
      4. 4. Michael Pottratz
      5. 5. Bill Pottratz
      6. 6. Bryan Pottratz
    2. 2. Lloyd (Kenneth) Pottratz (16 Sep 1937 – 27 September 2022) m. Patricia Mousel
      1. 1. Korene Crippes
      2. 2. Bethany Ocar
      3. 3. Kelly Swanson
      4. 4. Sean Pottratz
      5. 5. Marc Pottratz
      6. 6. Erin Pottratz
    3. 3. Angela Lager
    4. 4. Christy Lampert
    5. 5. Rebecca Andresen
    6. 6. Robert Pottratz
    7. 7. Dennis Pottratz
  3. 3. Helen (Regina) O'Donnell (13 March 1917 – 9 November 2000) m. Lester (Raymond) Hanson (10 December 1915 – 22 January 1994)
    1. 1. Betty (Anna) Hanson (16 March 1937 – 18 October 2015)
    2. 2. Lyle (R.) Hanson (September 1943 – 7 September 2009)
  4. 4. Dorothy (Lorrayne) O'Donnell (26 Nov 1919 – 29 April 1966) m. Floyd (Dean) Knuppe (10 June 1924 – 31 August 1997)
    1. 1. Rosemarie Puccio (4 March 1945 – 8 September 2009)

James O'Donnell's Timeline

7 Records

1878
06 Oct 1878
Birth of James Willard O'Donnell in French Creek Township, Allamakee, Iowa, USA
French Creek Township, Allamakee, Iowa, USA
1880
1880
Age 2
James Willard O'Donnell resided here in French Creek, Allamakee, Iowa, USA
French Creek, Allamakee, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 42
James Willard O'Donnell resided here in Lansing, Allamakee, Iowa, USA
Lansing, Allamakee, Iowa, USA
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 47
James Willard O'Donnell resided here in Lansing, Allamakee, Iowa, USA
Lansing, Allamakee, Iowa, USA
1935
1935
Age 57
James Willard O'Donnell resided here in Lansing, Allamakee, Iowa
Lansing, Allamakee, Iowa
1940
1940
Age 62
James Willard O'Donnell resided here in Lansing Twp, Lansing, Allamakee, Iowa, USA
Lansing Twp, Lansing, Allamakee, Iowa, USA
1947
05 Sep 1947
Age 69
Death of James Willard O'Donnell in La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 06 Oct 1878
    Event Place: French Creek Township, Allamakee, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lansing, Allamakee, Iowa; Roll: T625_476; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 8
    [2] Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, 1856-1940, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: French Creek, Allamakee, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lansing, Allamakee, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lansing, Allamakee, Iowa; Roll: T625_476; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 8

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Lansing, Allamakee, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Lansing, Allamakee, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Lansing Twp, Lansing, Allamakee, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 05 Sep 1947
    Event Place: La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Allamakee County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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