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Viola Unity McDonald 1886 – 1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 November 1886

Birth Location: Monroe, Alabama, United States

Death Date: 11 December 1966

Death Location: Pensacola, Escambia, Florida, USA

Father: George McDonald

Mother: Frances Fore

Spouse(s): Daniel Dees

Children(s): Mary Dees, Hazel Dees, Kathaleen Dees, Dan Dees

In 1886, Viola Unity McDonald entered the world in Monroe, Alabama, United States, born to George Washington McDonald and Frances Elizabeth Fore. In 1900, Viola Unity McDonald resided in Ridge, Monroe, Alabama, USA. In 1910, Viola Unity McDonald resided in Tunnel Springs, Monroe, Alabama, USA. Viola Unity McDonald married Daniel Webster Dees, and had children including Mary Alma Dees, Hazel Dees, Kathaleen Dees, Dan Dees. Viola Unity McDonald passed away in 1966 in Pensacola, Escambia, Florida, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1886, Viola Unity McDonald entered the world in Monroe, Alabama, United States, born to George Washington McDonald and Frances Elizabeth Fore.
  • In 1900, Viola Unity McDonald resided in Ridge, Monroe, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1910, Viola Unity McDonald resided in Tunnel Springs, Monroe, Alabama, USA.
  • Viola Unity McDonald married Daniel Webster Dees, and had children including Mary Alma Dees, Hazel Dees, Kathaleen Dees, Dan Dees.
  • Viola Unity McDonald passed away in 1966 in Pensacola, Escambia, Florida, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

George McDonald
1863 – 1928
Birth Location: Alabama
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Frances Fore
1867 – 1948
Birth Location: Monroe County, Alabama, USA
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Spouses(s)

Daniel Dees
1881 – 1929
Birth Location: Monroe County, Alabama, United States of America
DD

Children(s)

Mary Dees
1909 –
Birth Location: Alabama
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Hazel Dees
1913 –
Birth Location: Alabama
HD
Kathaleen Dees
1915 –
Birth Location: Alabama
KD
Dan Dees
1918 –
Birth Location: Alabama
DD

Viola McDonald's Ancestors

Self
Viola McDonald
1886 – 1966
Birth Place: Monroe, Alabama, United States
Parents
George Washington McDonald
1863 – 1928
Alabama
Frances (Elizabeth) Fore
1867 – 1948
Monroe County, Alabama, USA
Grandparents
John (Crawford) McDonald
1838 – 1903
Hawkinsville, Pulaski, Georgia, USA
Elizabeth ("Betsy") Pelt
1840 – 1890
Georgia
William (James) Fore
1845 – 1898
Ridge, Monroe, Alabama, United States
Frances ("Frankey" Elizabeth) Powell
1845 – 1879
Monroe County, AL
Great-Grandparents
Archibald McDonald
1795 – 1863
Harriet Crawford
1806 – 1867
Henry Pelt
1822 – 1847
Hannah Johnson
1822 – 1889
Richard Fore
1820 – 1862
Harriet Andress
1826 – 1913
Irvin Powell
1813 – 1860
Elizabeth Watson
1819 – 1876
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Donald\Duncan McDonald
1747 – 1824
Kizziah Robinson
1758 – 1812
Henry Pelt
1771 – 1838
Rhoda Oliver
1781 – 1847
Sgt. Fore
1793 – 1865
Smitha Fore
1798 – 1880
Nelson Fore
Elizabeth Davison
1809 – 1870
Nathan Powell
1784 – 1838
Charity Bird
1791 – 1840
George Watson
1795 – 1861
Nancy Hurt
1801 – 1837

Viola McDonald's Descendants

1.
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Viola (Unity) McDonald (6 November 1886 – 11 December 1966) m. Daniel (Webster) Dees (11 July 1881 – 3 April 1929)
  1. 1. Mary (Alma) Dees (abt 1909 – )
  2. 2. Hazel Dees (abt 1913 – )
  3. 3. Kathaleen Dees (abt 1915 – )
  4. 4. Dan Dees (abt 1918 – )

Viola McDonald's Timeline

6 Records

1886
6 November 1886
Birth of Viola Unity McDonald in Monroe, Alabama, United States
Monroe, Alabama, United States
1900
1900
Age 14
Viola Unity McDonald resided here in Ridge, Monroe, Alabama, USA
Ridge, Monroe, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 24
Viola Unity McDonald resided here in Tunnel Springs, Monroe, Alabama, USA
Tunnel Springs, Monroe, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 34
Viola Unity McDonald resided here in Tunnel Springs, Monroe, Alabama, USA
Tunnel Springs, Monroe, Alabama, USA
1935
1935
Age 49
Viola Unity McDonald resided here in Precinct 27, Escambia, Florida
Precinct 27, Escambia, Florida
1966
11 December 1966
Age 80
Death of Viola Unity McDonald in Pensacola, Escambia, Florida, USA
Pensacola, Escambia, Florida, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 November 1886
    Event Place: Monroe, Alabama, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Florida, U.S., State Census, 1867-1945
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Tunnel Springs, Monroe, Alabama; Roll: T625_33; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 142
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ridge, Monroe, Alabama; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0161; FHL microfilm: 1240032
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Tunnel Springs, Monroe, Alabama; Roll: T624_25; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0122; FHL microfilm: 1374038
    [5] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Ridge, Monroe, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ridge, Monroe, Alabama; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0161; FHL microfilm: 1240032

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Tunnel Springs, Monroe, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Tunnel Springs, Monroe, Alabama; Roll: T624_25; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0122; FHL microfilm: 1374038

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Tunnel Springs, Monroe, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Tunnel Springs, Monroe, Alabama; Roll: T625_33; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 142

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Precinct 27, Escambia, Florida
    Record Source: Florida, U.S., State Census, 1867-1945

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 December 1966
    Event Place: Pensacola, Escambia, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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