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Preston McDonald 1870–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 October 1870

Birth Location: New Market, Taylor County, Iowa, United States of America

Death Date: 4 Dec 1942

Death Location: Davis City, Decatur County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: James McDonald

Mother: Margaret Harris

Spouse(s): Suetta Nunn

Children(s): Valora Shovan, Preston McDonald, Paul McDonald, Robert Sr., Vivian McDonald, Velton McDonald, Joseph McDonald, Alice McDonald, Violet McDonald, Voncille McDonald, Vergil McDonald

The story of Preston McDonald began in 1870 in New Market, Taylor County, Iowa, United States of America. In 1880, Preston McDonald resided in Mason, Taylor, Iowa, USA. In 1885, Preston McDonald resided in Mason, Taylor, IA. Preston McDonald married Suetta Nunn, and had children including Alice Virginia Mcdonald, Joseph Vincent Joe Mcdonald, Paul Laverne Mcdonald, Preston Virlee Mcdonald, Robert Ival Mcdonald Sr, Valora M Shovan, Velton Ray Mcdonald, Vergil Mcdonald, Victor H Mcdonald, Violet Mcdonald, Vivian Suetta Mcdonald, Voncille M Ruth Mcdonald. Preston McDonald passed away in 1942 in Davis City, Decatur County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Preston McDonald began in 1870 in New Market, Taylor County, Iowa, United States of America.
  • In 1880, Preston McDonald resided in Mason, Taylor, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1885, Preston McDonald resided in Mason, Taylor, IA.
  • Preston McDonald married Suetta Nunn, and had children including Alice Virginia Mcdonald, Joseph Vincent Joe Mcdonald, Paul Laverne Mcdonald, Preston Virlee Mcdonald, Robert Ival Mcdonald Sr, Valora M Shovan, Velton Ray Mcdonald, Vergil Mcdonald, Victor H Mcdonald, Violet Mcdonald, Vivian Suetta Mcdonald, Voncille M Ruth Mcdonald.
  • Preston McDonald passed away in 1942 in Davis City, Decatur County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James McDonald
1825–1884
Birth Location: Virginia
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Margaret Harris
1846–1907
Birth Location: Holt, Clay, MO, USA
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Spouses(s)

Suetta Nunn
1891–1963
Birth Location: Marceline, Linn County, Missouri
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Children(s)

Valora Shovan
1920–2009
Birth Location: Davis City, Decatur County, Iowa
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Preston McDonald
1918–1970
Birth Location: Davis City, Decatur County, Iowa
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Paul McDonald
1921–1992
Birth Location: Davis City, Decatur County, Iowa
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Robert Sr.
1923–1972
Birth Location: Davis City, Decatur County, Iowa
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Vivian McDonald
1928–1997
Birth Location: Davis City, Decatur County, Iowa
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Velton McDonald
1933–1953
Birth Location: Davis City, Decatur County, Iowa, United States of America
VM
Joseph McDonald
1930–2015
Birth Location: Davis City, Decatur County, Iowa
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Alice McDonald
1926–2002
Birth Location: Davis City, Decatur County, Iowa
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Violet McDonald
1913–1999
Birth Location: Clarinda, Iowa, United States
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Voncille McDonald
1915–1995
Birth Location: Davis City, Decatur County, Iowa
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Vergil McDonald
1909–
Birth Location: Oklahoma, USA
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Preston McDonald's Ancestors

Self
Preston McDonald
1870–1942
Birth Place: New Market, Taylor County, Iowa, United States of America
Parents
James McDonald
1825–1884
Virginia
Margaret Harris
1846–1907
Holt, Clay, MO, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Preston McDonald's Descendants

1.
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Preston McDonald (10 October 1870–4 Dec 1942) m. Suetta Nunn (5 Jun 1891–2 Oct 1963)
  1. 1. Valora (M) Shovan 1920–2009 m. Leo (J) Shovan 1907–1973 m. Leo (J) Shovan 1920– m. Leo (Joseph) Shovan 1906–1981
    1. 1. Barbara (Joyce Turpen) Tice 1941–1972 m. Donald (Lee) Ruggles 1935–2000 m. Robert Tice –1998
    2. 2. Dennis (Owen) Turpen 1943–1986 m. Viola Saunders –1985 m. Letha Henrie –1991
  2. 2. Preston (Virlee) McDonald 1918–1970
  3. 3. Paul (Laverne) McDonald 1921–1992
  4. 4. Robert (Ival McDonald) Sr. 1923–1972
  5. 5. Vivian (Suetta) McDonald 1928–1997
  6. 6. Velton (Ray) McDonald 1933–1953
  7. 7. Joseph (Vincent "Joe") McDonald 1930–2015 m. Ruth (Hope) Tellier 1929–2014
  8. 8. Alice (Virginia) McDonald 1926–2002 m. Robert (LaFayette) Martin 1917–1988
  9. 9. Violet McDonald 1913–1999 m. Carl (Ivan) Perry 1906–1984
  10. 10. Voncille (M "Ruth") McDonald 1915–1995 m. Clifford (Harold) Pope 1922–1979
  11. 11. Vergil McDonald 1909–

Preston McDonald's Timeline

11 Records

1870
10 October 1870
Birth of Preston McDonald in New Market, Taylor County, Iowa, United States of America
New Market, Taylor County, Iowa, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 10
Preston McDonald resided here in Mason, Taylor, Iowa, USA
Mason, Taylor, Iowa, USA
1885
1885
Age 15
Preston McDonald resided here in Mason, Taylor, IA
Mason, Taylor, IA
1895
1895
Age 25
Preston McDonald resided here in Mason, Taylor, Iowa
Mason, Taylor, Iowa
1910
1910
Age 40
Preston McDonald resided here in Clarinda Ward 1, Page, Iowa, USA
Clarinda Ward 1, Page, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 50
Preston McDonald resided here in Davis City, Decatur, Iowa, USA
Davis City, Decatur, Iowa, USA
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 55
Preston McDonald resided here in Davis City, Decatur, Iowa, USA
Davis City, Decatur, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 60
Preston McDonald resided here in Davis City, Decatur, Iowa, USA
Davis City, Decatur, Iowa, USA
1935
1935
Age 65
Preston McDonald resided here in Davis City, Decatur, Iowa
Davis City, Decatur, Iowa
1940
1940
Age 70
Preston McDonald resided here in Davis City, Decatur, Iowa, USA
Davis City, Decatur, Iowa, USA
1942
4 Dec 1942
Age 72
Death of Preston McDonald in Davis City, Decatur County, Iowa
Davis City, Decatur County, Iowa

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 October 1870
    Event Place: New Market, Taylor County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, State Census Collection
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Davis City, Decatur, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01154; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 27-2
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Davis City, Decatur, Iowa; Roll: T625_486; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 49
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Davis City, Decatur, Iowa; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2340387
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Iowa; Registration County: Decatur; Roll: 1642998
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Mason, Taylor, Iowa; Roll: 366; Page: 100B; Enumeration District: 216
    [7] Iowa, State Census 1885
    [8] Iowa, State Census
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Clarinda Ward 1, Page, Iowa; Roll: T624_417; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0106; FHL microfilm: 1374430
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa
    [12] U.S., Railroad Retirement Pension Index, The National Archives at Atlanta; Morrow, Georgia; Records of the Railroad Retirement Board, 1934 - 1987; Record Group Number: 184

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Mason, Taylor, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Mason, Taylor, Iowa; Roll: 366; Page: 100B; Enumeration District: 216

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Mason, Taylor, IA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, State Census Collection
    [2] Iowa, State Census 1885

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: Mason, Taylor, Iowa
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Clarinda Ward 1, Page, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Clarinda Ward 1, Page, Iowa; Roll: T624_417; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0106; FHL microfilm: 1374430

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Davis City, Decatur, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Davis City, Decatur, Iowa; Roll: T625_486; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 49

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Davis City, Decatur, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Davis City, Decatur, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Davis City, Decatur, Iowa; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2340387

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Davis City, Decatur, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Davis City, Decatur, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01154; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 27-2

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Davis City, Decatur, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Davis City, Decatur, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01154; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 27-2

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Decatur, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Iowa; Registration County: Decatur; Roll: 1642998

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Dec 1942
    Event Place: Davis City, Decatur County, Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Railroad Retirement Pension Index, The National Archives at Atlanta; Morrow, Georgia; Records of the Railroad Retirement Board, 1934 - 1987; Record Group Number: 184

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Davis City, Decatur County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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