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Viola Virginia McDonald 1913–1992 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Feb 1913

Birth Location: Near Rock Forge, Monongalia, West Virginia

Death Date: 14 Nov 1992

Death Location: Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia, USA

Father: Jesse McDonald

Mother: Hannah Hilling

Spouse(s): James Hess

Children(s):

In 1913, Viola Virginia McDonald entered the world in Near Rock Forge, Monongalia, West Virginia, born to Jesse James Mcdonald And Hannah Pearl Hilling. In 1920, Viola Virginia McDonald resided in Morgan, Monongalia, West Virginia. In 1930, Viola Virginia McDonald resided in Morgan, Monongalia, West Virginia. Viola Virginia McDonald married James Monroe Roe Hess. Viola Virginia McDonald passed away in 1992 in Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1913, Viola Virginia McDonald entered the world in Near Rock Forge, Monongalia, West Virginia, born to Jesse James Mcdonald And Hannah Pearl Hilling.
  • In 1920, Viola Virginia McDonald resided in Morgan, Monongalia, West Virginia.
  • In 1930, Viola Virginia McDonald resided in Morgan, Monongalia, West Virginia.
  • Viola Virginia McDonald married James Monroe Roe Hess.
  • Viola Virginia McDonald passed away in 1992 in Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jesse McDonald
1887–1961
Birth Location: Oliphant Furnace, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA
JM
Hannah Hilling
1893–1974
Birth Location: Morgantown, Monongalia, West Virginia, USA
HH

Spouses(s)

James Hess
1895–1948
Birth Location: Uniontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
JH

Children(s)

Viola McDonald's Ancestors

Self
Viola McDonald
1913–1992
Birth Place: Near Rock Forge, Monongalia, West Virginia
Parents
Jesse James McDonald
1887–1961
Oliphant Furnace, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA
Hannah (Pearl) Hilling
1893–1974
Morgantown, Monongalia, West Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Francis (Marion) McDonald
1857–1931
Pennsylvania, United States
Louisa (Elizabeth) FISHER
1849–1911
Pennsylvania, USA
Arthur (James) Hilling
1854–1925
Clay Furnace, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA
Mary (Minerva) McDonald
1866–1956
Union, Monongalia, West Virginia
Great-Grandparents
William McDonald
1834–1896
Hannah Watkins
1835–1896
Peter Fisher
1818–1907
Susan Hart
1825–1909
George Sr.
1821–1890
Elizabeth Hart
1822–1898
William McDonald
1834–1896
Hannah Watkins
1835–1896
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John McDonald
1776–
Elizabeth Jones
1775–
Samuel Watkins
1823–1867
Francis Osborne
1810–1855
John Fisher
1777–1853
Nancy Frasier
1781–1840
Arthur Hart
1792–1875
Catherine Murray
1800–1853
Joseph Hillin
1796–
John Hart
1784–
John McDonald
1776–
Elizabeth Jones
1775–
Samuel Watkins
1823–1867
Francis Osborne
1810–1855

Viola McDonald's Timeline

5 Records

1913
28 Feb 1913
Birth of Viola Virginia McDonald in Near Rock Forge, Monongalia, West Virginia
Near Rock Forge, Monongalia, West Virginia
1920
1920
Age 7
Viola Virginia McDonald resided here in Morgan, Monongalia, West Virginia
Morgan, Monongalia, West Virginia
1930
1930
Age 17
Viola Virginia McDonald resided here in Morgan, Monongalia, West Virginia
Morgan, Monongalia, West Virginia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 27
Viola Virginia McDonald resided here in Morgan, Monongalia, West Virginia, United States
Morgan, Monongalia, West Virginia, United States
1992
14 Nov 1992
Age 79
Death of Viola Virginia McDonald in Morgantown, Monongalia, West Virginia, United States of America
Morgantown, Monongalia, West Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Feb 1913
    Event Place: Near Rock Forge, Monongalia, West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Morgan, Monongalia, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4433; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 31-35.
    [2] West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 233-42-7646; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Morgan, Monongalia, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1964; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 102; Image: 836
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Morgan, Monongalia, West Virginia; Roll: 2548; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 26; Image: 957.0; FHL microfilm: 2342282
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] West Virginia, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Morgan, Monongalia, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Morgan, Monongalia, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1964; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 102; Image: 836

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Morgan, Monongalia, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Morgan, Monongalia, West Virginia; Roll: 2548; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 26; Image: 957.0; FHL microfilm: 2342282

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Morgan, Monongalia, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Morgan, Monongalia, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4433; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 31-35.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Nov 1992
    Event Place: Morgantown, Monongalia, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 233-42-7646; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [3] West Virginia, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: West Virginia, Find a Grave Index
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