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Preston Virlee McDonald 1918–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Jan 1918

Birth Location: Davis City, Decatur County, Iowa

Death Date: 4 May 1970

Death Location: Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America

Father: Preston McDonald

Mother: Suetta Nunn

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1918, Preston Virlee McDonald entered the world in Davis City, Decatur County, Iowa, born to Preston Mcdonald And Suetta Nunn. In 1920, Preston Virlee McDonald resided in Davis City, Decatur, Iowa, USA. In 1930, Preston Virlee McDonald resided in Davis City, Decatur, Iowa, USA. Preston Virlee McDonald passed away in 1970 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1918, Preston Virlee McDonald entered the world in Davis City, Decatur County, Iowa, born to Preston Mcdonald And Suetta Nunn.
  • In 1920, Preston Virlee McDonald resided in Davis City, Decatur, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1930, Preston Virlee McDonald resided in Davis City, Decatur, Iowa, USA.
  • Preston Virlee McDonald passed away in 1970 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Preston McDonald's Ancestors

Self
Preston McDonald
1918–1970
Birth Place: Davis City, Decatur County, Iowa
Parents
Preston McDonald
1870–1942
New Market, Taylor County, Iowa, United States of America
Suetta Nunn
1891–1963
Marceline, Linn County, Missouri
Grandparents
James McDonald
1825–1884
Virginia
Margaret Harris
1846–1907
Holt, Clay, MO, USA
Enoch Ferguson
1845–1925
Knox County, Kentucky, United States of America
Mary Ferguson
1857–1946
Williamsburg, Whitley County, Kentucky, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Andrew Ferguson
1802–1870
Margaret Wilson
1806–
Elijah III
1816–1874
Charlotte Sego
1821–1913
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Preston McDonald's Timeline

7 Records

1918
8 Jan 1918
Birth of Preston Virlee McDonald in Davis City, Decatur County, Iowa
Davis City, Decatur County, Iowa
1920
1920
Age 2
Preston Virlee McDonald resided here in Davis City, Decatur, Iowa, USA
Davis City, Decatur, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 12
Preston Virlee McDonald resided here in Davis City, Decatur, Iowa, USA
Davis City, Decatur, Iowa, USA
1935
1935
Age 17
Preston Virlee McDonald resided here
None
1940
1940
Age 22
Preston Virlee McDonald resided here in Davis City, Decatur, Iowa, USA
Davis City, Decatur, Iowa, USA
1949
17 Jun 1949
Age 31
Preston Virlee McDonald resided here in Davis City, Iowa, USA
Davis City, Iowa, USA
1970
4 May 1970
Age 52
Death of Preston Virlee McDonald in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri
Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Jan 1918
    Event Place: Davis City, Decatur County, Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Iowa, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 324
    [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] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 707-05-7860; Issue State: Railroad Board (Issued Through); Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Davis City, Decatur, Iowa; Roll: T625_486; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 49
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Davis City, Decatur, Iowa; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2340387
    [6] Massachusetts, Passenger and Crew Lists, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Series Title: Passenger and Crew Manifests of Airplanes Arriving at Westover Air Force Base, Chicopee, Massachusetts; NAI Number: 2990047; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Natur
    [7] Iowa, World War II Bonus Case Files
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Departing Passenger and Crew Lists, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Series Title: Passenger and Crew Manifests of Airplanes Departing from Westover Air Force Base, Chicopee, Massachusetts; NAI Number: 2990054; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Na
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [11] 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: 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 3
    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 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    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 5
    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 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 17 Jun 1949
    Event Place: Davis City, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, World War II Bonus Case Files

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 27 Jun 1953
    Event Place: Chicopee, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Departing Passenger and Crew Lists, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Series Title: Passenger and Crew Manifests of Airplanes Departing from Westover Air Force Base, Chicopee, Massachusetts; NAI Number: 2990054; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Na

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 Sep 1953
    Event Place: Chicopee, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Passenger and Crew Lists, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Series Title: Passenger and Crew Manifests of Airplanes Arriving at Westover Air Force Base, Chicopee, Massachusetts; NAI Number: 2990047; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Natur

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Davis City, Decatur, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Iowa, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 324

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kansas City, MO
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 May 1970
    Event Place: Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 707-05-7860; Issue State: Railroad Board (Issued Through); Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] 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 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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