Mattie McDonald

F, #3426, b. 1881
Last Edited23 Jan 2001
Birth*Mattie McDonald was born in 1881. 

Pearl E. McDonald1

F, #115384, b. 1882
ChartsDescendants of Edward Doty & Faith Clarke
Descendants of John Seaman
Last Edited25 Feb 2023
Name Variation Pearl E. McDonald is also known as Evangeline McDonald.2 
Birth*She was born in 1882 in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada.3 
(Bride) Marriage*She married James Lucas Trenholm, son of Isaac Trenholm and Phoebe Ann Spence, on 15 July 1902 in Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada.1,3 
(Wife) Census HeadHouseholdPearl E. McDonald was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of James Lucas Trenholm, as his wife, in 74 James St., Saint John, Saint John County, New Brunswick, Canada. Enumerated in the household of James Trenholm (age 28) were his wife, Pearl McDonald (age 35) and their children, Mabel (age 7), Emblas (age 6), Norma (age 3) and Raymond (4 months). James was a manager of a motor company. The family religion was Methodist.4 
(Wife) Census HeadHouseholdPearl E. McDonald was enumerated on the census of 10 January 1920 in the household of James Lucas Trenholm, as his wife, in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.. Enumerated in the household of James Trenholm (age 39) were his wife, Pearl McDonald (age 31) and their children, Mabel (age 15), Emblas (age 13) and Norma (age 10). James was a manager of a motor company.5 
(Wife) Census HeadHouseholdPearl E. McDonald was enumerated on the census of 18 April 1930 in the household of James Lucas Trenholm, as his wife, in Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.. Enumerated in the household of James L. Trenholm (age 47) were his wife, Pearl E. McDonald (age 41) and their son Joseph (age 23). James was a marine engineer and owner of his own company. Joseph was a waiter at a hotel.6 

Children of Pearl E. McDonald and James Lucas Trenholm

Citations

  1. [S18087] Massachusetts, U.S., Boston Archdiocese Roman Catholic Sacramental Records, 1789-1920, Mabel Inez Trenholm,, Boston Archdiocese; Boston, Massachusetts; Sacramental Records; Volume: 60236; Page: 48, (Confirmation Date: 26 October 1919). Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts, U.S., Boston Archdiocese Roman Catholic Sacramental Records, 1789-1920.
  2. [S18091] Birth Registration, Raymond O. Trenholm, digital copy of original document PANB Microfilm F19025, Code A5/1911, Number 6072 (10 January 1911),.
  3. [S18086] James Lucas Trenholm, digital copy of original document, Peitoion Number 304405, National Archives at Boston; Waltham, Massachusetts; ARC Title: Petitions and Records of Naturalization, 8/1845 - 12/1911; NAI Number: 3000057; Record Group Title: Records of District Courts of the United States, 1685-2009 (Petition Date: 9 October 1941, Boston); National Archives at Boston, Waltham, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
  4. [S18094] 1911 Census of Canada, 29 - Saint John, Saint John City and County, New Brunswick, household of James Trenkolm, digital copy of original census document, Year: 1911; Census Place: 29 - Saint John, Saint John City and County, New Brunswick; Page: 7; Family No: 74. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
  5. [S18093] 1920 United States Federal Census, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, household of James L Trenholnm, 8 January 1920, digital copy of original census document, Roll: T625_738, Page 18B, Record ID: 6061::74854401.
  6. [S18095] 1930 United States Federal Census, Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, household of James L. Trenholm, 18 April 1930, digital copy of original census document, FHL Roll 2340672, Page 14A.

Rebecca McDonald1

F, #99202
Last Edited5 Feb 2011
Marriage*Rebecca McDonald married John Dewar.1 

Children of Rebecca McDonald and John Dewar

Citations

  1. [S5153] Correspondence with Bill White,.

Rev. William McDonald

M, #36293
FatherJohn (Rhuah) McDonald b. 1841, d. 1933
MotherMary Ann McDonald b. 1844, d. 1915
Last Edited8 Jan 2002
Birth*Rev. William McDonald was born in Irish Mtn, Springville, Canada
Occupation*He was Reverend. 
He was the son of John (Rhuah) McDonald and Mary Ann McDonald

Children of Rev. William McDonald and Bessie Hamilton

Robert H. McDonald1,2

M, #103478, b. 15 December 1833, d. 2 March 1924
Last Edited17 May 2013
Birth*Robert H. McDonald was born on 15 December 1833 in Glasgow, Scotland.2 
Marriage*He married Grace.1 
Death*Robert H. McDonald died on 2 March 1924, at age 90, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.2 

Child of Robert H. McDonald and Grace

Citations

  1. [S8331] Baptism Record, on-line transcription, United Church records, O'Leary, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Book Number 1, Page 27, (2 August 1860). Hereinafter cited as Baptism.
  2. [S8345] Mr. R. H. McDonald Has Passed Away, Summerside Journal, Summerside, page 1, col. 4. Hereinafter cited as the Journal.

Robert Hamilton McDonald1

M, #104704, b. 1833, d. 1924
Last Edited22 Aug 2014
Birth*Robert Hamilton McDonald was born in 1833.1 
Marriage*He married Dorcas Ann Boundy.1 
Death*Robert Hamilton McDonald died in 1924.1 

Child of Robert Hamilton McDonald and Dorcas Ann Boundy

Citations

  1. [S9341] Claudia Boorman, "Personal communication," e-mail message to David A. Walker. Hereinafter cited as "Personal communication."

Ruby Eliza McDonald1

F, #112528, b. 27 September 1891
FatherJohn A. McDonald2 b. 4 Feb 1863, d. 9 Sep 1911
MotherMercer Maude Mary Tanton2 b. 22 Sep 1861, d. 19 Sep 1955
Relationship3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
ChartsDescendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington
Last Edited21 Jun 2020
Name-ComRuby Eliza McDonald is commonly known as Ruby McDonald.2 
Birth*She was born on 27 September 1891 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.2 
She was the daughter of John A. McDonald and Mercer Maude Mary Tanton.2 
BaptismRuby Eliza McDonald was baptized on 26 January 1892 in the Presbyterian Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; the officiating clergyman was Rev. Henry Dickie.1 
(Daughter) Census HeadHouseholdShe was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of John A. McDonald, as a daughter, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Enumerated in the household of John (age 38) were his wife, Maude Tanton (age 38), their children, Hazen (age 11), Ruby (age 9), Inez (age 7) and Vera (age 5). There were also two lodgers, a female domestic and a male stable keeper. John owned a livery stable. The family religion was Presbyterian.2 

Citations

  1. [S15322] Baptismal Record, Ruby Eliza McDonald, Provincial Archives; Prince Edward Island, Canada; Presbyterian Church Records, Summerside. Record Book Number 1.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
  2. [S15310] 1901 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #67 of John A. McDonald, digital copy of original census document, LAC microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556; Page 7. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Sarah A. McDonald1

F, #112207, b. 30 June 1853
MotherMary1 b. 10 Jul 1832
Last Edited20 Feb 2020
Birth*Sarah A. McDonald was born on 30 June 1853 in Prince Edward Island.1 
She was the daughter of Mary.1 
Marriage*Sarah A. McDonald married Samuel Barlow.1 

Children of Sarah A. McDonald and Samuel Barlow

Citations

  1. [S14748] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 12, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Samuel Barlow household #131, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 12, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; Page 16. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Sinclair J.St.Clair McDonald

M, #36541, b. 1907, d. 19 February 1980
FatherJames (Bigjim) J. MacDonald b. 1878, d. 1967
MotherRebecca Dunbar b. 1886, d. 1927
Last Edited8 Jan 2002
Note*Employed as section foreman with Canadian National Railways. 
Birth*Sinclair J.St.Clair McDonald was born in 1907 in Eureka, Canada
He was the son of James (Bigjim) J. MacDonald and Rebecca Dunbar
Death*Sinclair J.St.Clair McDonald died on 19 February 1980. 

Son McDonald

M, #15239, b. 27 October 1868, d. 1883
FatherJohn McDonald d. 30 May 1923
MotherCaroline Haslam b. 9 Feb 1847, d. 8 Aug 1934
Last Edited16 Apr 2001
Birth*Son McDonald was born on 27 October 1868 in Prince Edward Island, Canada
He was the son of John McDonald and Caroline Haslam
Death*Son McDonald died in 1883, in Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.A.

Vera Tanton McDonald1

F, #111812, b. 11 March 1896, d. 1989
FatherJohn A. McDonald2 b. 4 Feb 1863, d. 9 Sep 1911
MotherMercer Maude Mary Tanton2 b. 22 Sep 1861, d. 19 Sep 1955
Relationship3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
ChartsDescendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington
Last Edited21 Jun 2020
Name-ComVera Tanton McDonald is commonly known as Vera McDonald.2,3 
Birth*She was born on 11 March 1896 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.4,2 
She was the daughter of John A. McDonald and Mercer Maude Mary Tanton.2 
BaptismVera Tanton McDonald was baptized on 7 December 1896 in the Presbyterian Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; the officiating clergyman was Rev. E.M. Dill.1 
(Daughter) Census HeadHouseholdShe was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of John A. McDonald, as a daughter, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Enumerated in the household of John (age 38) were his wife, Maude Tanton (age 38), their children, Hazen (age 11), Ruby (age 9), Inez (age 7) and Vera (age 5). There were also two lodgers, a female domestic and a male stable keeper. John owned a livery stable. The family religion was Presbyterian.4 
(Daughter) Census HeadHouseholdVera McDonald was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of John A. McDonald, as a daughter, in Fitzroy St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Enumerated in the household of John (age 49) were his wife, Maude Tanton (age 49), their children, Hazen (age 21), Inez (age 17) and Vera (age 15). John owned a livery stable. The family religion was Presbyterian.5 
Marriage*Vera Tanton McDonald married Artemas Sherman McAssey.6 
(Daughter) Census HeadHouseholdVera McDonald was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Mercer Maude Mary Tanton, as a daughter, in Spring St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Enumerated in the household of Maud (age 58), now widowed, were her daughter Vera (age 24), her husband, A.S. Mc Easey (age 28) and their daughter Marion (age 1). Vera's husband was a brakeman for the railway. The family religion was Presbyterian.6 
Death*Vera Tanton McDonald died in 1989.3 
Burial*She was buried in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Valley, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Inscription Front: Vera T. McAssey / 1896 - 1989.3

Marker, Vera (McDonald) McAssey (1896-1989). Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Valley, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Photo courtesy of peiancestry.com.

Children of Vera Tanton McDonald and Artemas Sherman McAssey

Citations

  1. [S15318] Baptismal Record, Vera Tanton McDonald, Prince Edward Island Provincial Archives; Prince Edward Island, Canada; Presbyterian Church Records, Summerside. Record Book Number 1. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
  2. [S14309] 1911 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of John A. McDonald household #100, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; Page 9. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
  3. [S15317] Marker, Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Valley, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Vera T. (McDonald) McAssey, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David A. Walker.
  4. [S15310] 1901 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #67 of John A. McDonald, digital copy of original census document, LAC microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556; Page 7. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
  5. [S15314] 1911 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #100 of John A. McDonald, digital copy of original census document, LAC microfilm reels T-20326 to T-20460; Page 9. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
  6. [S15315] 1921 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #40 of Maud McDonald, digital copy of original census document, LAC Reference Number RG31, Folder Number 104; Page 4. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
  7. [S15320] Official Notice of Marriage, Perley Sherman Giberson & Eleanor Elizabeth Jean McAssey marriage, 10 November 1941, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Provincial Archives of New Brunswick; Microfilm F20025, Code B4/1941, Number 26588.

William McDonald

M, #36229, b. 1793, d. 1873
Last Edited8 Jan 2002
Birth*William McDonald was born in 1793 in Irish Mountain, Springville, Nova Scotia
Marriage*He married Mary McLean, daughter of Alexander McLean and Margaret Fraser, in 1833. 
Death*William McDonald died in 1873, in Irish Mountain, Springville, Nova Scotia

Child of William McDonald and Mary McLean

William Haslam McDonald

M, #15240, b. 6 September 1872, d. 10 December 1922
FatherJohn McDonald d. 30 May 1923
MotherCaroline Haslam b. 9 Feb 1847, d. 8 Aug 1934
Last Edited16 Apr 2001
Birth*William Haslam McDonald was born on 6 September 1872 in Springfield, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada
He was the son of John McDonald and Caroline Haslam
Death*William Haslam McDonald died on 10 December 1922, at age 50, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Annie McDonell1

F, #48067
FatherJames McDonell b. 11 Mar 1823, d. 22 Mar 1888
MotherJane McLott b. 22 Apr 1830, d. 30 Dec 1904
Last Edited24 Jan 2002
Note*They had 3 children by this marriage, Annie was from a large family bornto James, at this time we don't know Annie's mother. See 'ENNIS HISTORY',by Jean Agnes (nee Ferguson) Smith, published 1979, page 75 and see 'GRITand GROWTH, the story of GRENFELL', by Annie I. Yule, 1970 & 1980editions 13. 
Birth*Annie McDonell was born in Grenfell, Saskatchewan, Canada.1 
She was the daughter of James McDonell and Jane McLott
Marriage*Annie McDonell married Ernest Moore in Grenfell, Saskatchewan, Canada.1 

Children of Annie McDonell and Ernest Moore

Citations

  1. [S1042] Annie I. Yule & Ethel Box, Grit and Growth, the Story of Grenfell (Grenfell, Saskatchewan: Grenfell Historical Committee, 1970 & 1980). Hereinafter cited as Grit and Growth, the Story of Grenfell.

Annie 'Ruth' Ruth McDonell1

F, #47647, b. 13 September 1896
FatherCapt. James Sterry McDonell b. 6 Jul 1854, d. 29 Sep 1929
MotherPhoebe Frances Lamb b. 23 Dec 1873, d. 16 Oct 1937
Last Edited24 Jan 2002
Note*Occupation: School Teacher. Arnold Ross and Annie 'Ruth' Ruth (McDonell) McCarthy lived in Kipling,Saskatchewan, Canada in 1989. 
Birth*Annie 'Ruth' Ruth McDonell was born on 13 September 1896 in Grenfell, Saskatchewan, Canada.1 
She was the daughter of Capt. James Sterry McDonell and Phoebe Frances Lamb
Marriage*Annie 'Ruth' Ruth McDonell married Arnold Ross McCarthy on 1 February 1921, in Grenfell, Saskatchewan, Canada.1 

Family: Annie 'Ruth' Ruth McDonell and Arnold Ross McCarthy

Citations

  1. [S935] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History.

Barbara Pamelia McDonell1

F, #47753, b. 2 February 1878, d. 24 January 1953
FatherJames McDonell b. 11 Mar 1823, d. 22 Mar 1888
MotherJane McLott b. 22 Apr 1830, d. 30 Dec 1904
Last Edited24 Jan 2002
Note*They had 5 children, Barbara was the 2nd born to James and Jane (McLott)McDonell. Photos of Barbara can be found in her scrapbook. Note: Dave and Barbara's Marriage Certificate is the first photo in theirscrapbooks. See 'ENNIS HISTORY', by Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, privately publishedin 1979, pages 83, 88-94, pictures 85, 90, 91, 93. Also see 'GRIT and GROWTH, the story of Grenfell', by Annie I. Yule, 1970edition page 13. 
Birth*Barbara Pamelia McDonell was born on 2 February 1878 in Langdale, Glengarry County, Ontario, Canada.1 
She was the daughter of James McDonell and Jane McLott
Marriage*Barbara Pamelia McDonell married David 'Dave' Ennis, son of Robert Strain Ennis and Frances Elizabeth Wark, on 14 November 1906, in Dawson City, YukonTerritory, Canada.1 
Death*Barbara Pamelia McDonell died on 24 January 1953, at age 74, in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.1 

Children of Barbara Pamelia McDonell and David 'Dave' Ennis

Citations

  1. [S935] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History.

Belle McDonell1

F, #48068
FatherJames McDonell b. 11 Mar 1823, d. 22 Mar 1888
MotherJane McLott b. 22 Apr 1830, d. 30 Dec 1904
Last Edited24 Jan 2002
Note*They had 1 son, Belle was one of a large family. See 'GRIT and GROWTH, the story of GRENFELL', by Annie I. Yule, 1970edition page 13, 1980 edition pages 13, 34. 
Birth*Belle McDonell was born in Grenfell, Saskatchewan, Canada.1 
She was the daughter of James McDonell and Jane McLott
Marriage*Belle McDonell married Robert Andrew 'Bob' Copeland in Grenfell, Saskatchewan, Canada.2 

Family: Belle McDonell and Robert Andrew 'Bob' Copeland

Citations

  1. [S1042] Annie I. Yule & Ethel Box, Grit and Growth, the Story of Grenfell (Grenfell, Saskatchewan: Grenfell Historical Committee, 1970 & 1980). Hereinafter cited as Grit and Growth, the Story of Grenfell.
  2. [S1042] Annie I. Yule & Ethel Box, Grit and Growth, the Story of Grenfell (Grenfell, Saskatchewan: Grenfell Historical Committee, 1970 & 1980), 'GRIT and GROWTH, the story of GRENFELL', by Annie I. Yule, 1970, 1980 editions, Donald R. Coy, 1995. Hereinafter cited as Grit and Growth, the Story of Grenfell.

Daniel 'Dan' McDonell1

M, #48066
FatherJames McDonell b. 11 Mar 1823, d. 22 Mar 1888
MotherJane McLott b. 22 Apr 1830, d. 30 Dec 1904
Last Edited24 Jan 2002
Note*Dan saw active service in the Riel Rebellion. On returning home, Dan andhis wife homesteaded in the Arlington District. Dan kept a pack of houndsand was fond of hunting. This account is stated in the book, GRIT and GROWTH, the story ofGRENFELL', by Annie I. Yule, 1970 edition pages 13, 74, 1980 editionpages 15, 105. 
Birth*Daniel 'Dan' McDonell was born in Lancaster, Glengarry County, Ontario, Canada.1 
He was the son of James McDonell and Jane McLott

Citations

  1. [S1042] Annie I. Yule & Ethel Box, Grit and Growth, the Story of Grenfell (Grenfell, Saskatchewan: Grenfell Historical Committee, 1970 & 1980). Hereinafter cited as Grit and Growth, the Story of Grenfell.

Ellen Frances McDonell1

F, #47646, b. 3 February 1895
FatherCapt. James Sterry McDonell b. 6 Jul 1854, d. 29 Sep 1929
MotherPhoebe Frances Lamb b. 23 Dec 1873, d. 16 Oct 1937
Last Edited24 Jan 2002
Note*Ellen was1st born to Phoebe and James, see 'ENNIS HISTORY', by Jean Agnes(nee Ferguson) Smith, published 1979, page17. Richard Joseph 'Joe' Ellen Frances (McDonell) Hawkins, Sr. lived inNipiwin, Saskatchewan, Canada in 1989. 
Birth*Ellen Frances McDonell was born on 3 February 1895 in Grenfell, Saskatchewan, Canada.1 
She was the daughter of Capt. James Sterry McDonell and Phoebe Frances Lamb
Marriage*Ellen Frances McDonell married Richard Joseph 'Joe' Hawkins Sr. on 16 February 1921, in Grenfell, Saskatchewan, Canada.1 

Child of Ellen Frances McDonell and Richard Joseph 'Joe' Hawkins Sr.

Citations

  1. [S935] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History.

Flora McDonell1

F, #47654, b. 9 April 1913, d. 4 December 1989
FatherCapt. James Sterry McDonell b. 6 Jul 1854, d. 29 Sep 1929
MotherPhoebe Frances Lamb b. 23 Dec 1873, d. 16 Oct 1937
Last Edited20 Mar 2011
Birth*Flora McDonell was born on 9 April 1913 in Grenfell, Saskatchewan, Canada.1 
She was the daughter of Capt. James Sterry McDonell and Phoebe Frances Lamb
Marriage*Flora McDonell married Roy John Swanson on 10 October 1938, in Fillmore, Saskatchewan, Canada.1 
Death*Flora McDonell died on 4 December 1989, at age 76, in Windthorst, Saskatchewan, Canada.1 
Burial*She was buried in Graytown Cemetery, Windthorst, Saskatchewan, Canada

Family: Flora McDonell and Roy John Swanson

Citations

  1. [S935] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History.

James McDonell1

M, #48063, b. 11 March 1823, d. 22 March 1888
Last Edited27 Mar 2011
Note*James came to the West from Lancaster, Glengarry County, Ontario, Canadain 1882 and homesteaded on S.W. 22-16-8 in Grenfell, now the farm ofMilton Box. Mr. McDonell had a large family. His sons, James 'Jim'Sterry McDonell and Dan saw active service in the Riel Rebellion in1885. On returning home Jim proved up on a homestead by the PipestoneRiver, but later moved back to the original farm. He married PhoebeLamb, and their family grew up in the Summerhill District. His sons,James and John, farmed the old homestead for some years, then later movedto Northern Saskatchewan. Bob McDonell homesteaded on what is now (1980) Edith Moore's farm. Heand John Lamb bought the first binder in the district. It tied onlyabout half the sheaves, but was still much better than cutting wheat witha mower and binding it by hand. Later, a fire destroyed Bob's crops andalso the binder. Bob went to the Klondike with his brother-in-law, DaveEnnis, and didn't return to the prairie. Dan McDonell married Miss Fanny Copeland and homesteaded in the ArlingtonDistrict. Dan kept a pack of hounds and was fond of hunting. Two of the McDonell girls married two Ennis brothers, Dave and Joe.Belle married Robert A. Copeland, and Annie married Ernest Moore. From the book, 'GRIT and GROWTH, the STORY of GRENFELL', by Annie I.Yule, 1979 edition page 13, 1980 edition page 15, privately published bythe Grenfell Historical Committee, 1980 and printed by Brigdens and thecovers by Universal Bindery, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. 
Birth*James McDonell was born on 11 March 1823 in Lancaster, Glengarry County, Ontario, Canada.1 
Marriage*He married Jane McLott in Grenfell, Saskatchewan, Canada.1 
Death*James McDonell died on 22 March 1888, at age 65, in Grenfell, Saskatchewan, Canada.1 
Event-Misc*He was (an unknown value) on 22 March 1888 in Sunnyberry Cemetery, Saskatchewan, Canada

Children of James McDonell and Jane McLott

Citations

  1. [S1042] Annie I. Yule & Ethel Box, Grit and Growth, the Story of Grenfell (Grenfell, Saskatchewan: Grenfell Historical Committee, 1970 & 1980). Hereinafter cited as Grit and Growth, the Story of Grenfell.

James 'Jim' Albert McDonell1

M, #47651, b. 8 July 1904, d. 12 November 1994
FatherCapt. James Sterry McDonell b. 6 Jul 1854, d. 29 Sep 1929
MotherPhoebe Frances Lamb b. 23 Dec 1873, d. 16 Oct 1937
Last Edited24 Jan 2002
Note*James 'Jim' Albert McDonell lived in Duncan, British Columbia, Canada in1989. God Saw You God saw you getting tired when a cure was not to be. So He closed His arms around you and whispered 'Come to Me' You didn't deserve what you went through So He gave you a rest God's garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best. And when we saw you sleeping So peaceful and Free from pain, We could not wish you back To suffer that again. 
Birth*James 'Jim' Albert McDonell was born on 8 July 1904 in Grenfell, Saskatchewan, Canada.2 
He was the son of Capt. James Sterry McDonell and Phoebe Frances Lamb
Marriage*James 'Jim' Albert McDonell married Marion 'June' Dobson, daughter of Rev. Robert Dodson and Dorothy, on 14 April 1973, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.1 
Death*James 'Jim' Albert McDonell died on 12 November 1994, at age 90, in Cowichan District Hospital 3045 Gibbins Rd, Duncan, British Columbia, Canada.2 

Family: James 'Jim' Albert McDonell and Marion 'June' Dobson

Citations

  1. [S935] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History.
  2. [S940] Sands Funeral Chapel, Duncan, British Columbia, Canada.

Capt. James Sterry McDonell1

M, #47645, b. 6 July 1854, d. 29 September 1929
FatherJames McDonell b. 11 Mar 1823, d. 22 Mar 1888
MotherJane McLott b. 22 Apr 1830, d. 30 Dec 1904
Last Edited11 Mar 2006
Name-ComCapt. James Sterry McDonell is commonly known as Jim. 
Birth*He was born on 6 July 1854 in Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence County, New York, U.S.A..1 
He was the son of James McDonell and Jane McLott
Marriage*Capt. James Sterry McDonell married Phoebe Frances Lamb, daughter of John Lamb and Mary Ann 'Annie' Ennis, in January 1894, in Grenfell, Saskatchewan, Canada.1 
Death*Capt. James Sterry McDonell died on 29 September 1929, at age 75, in Grenfell, Saskatchewan, Canada.1 
Burial*He was buried in Summerberry Cemetery, Summerberry, Saskatchewan, Canada.1 

Children of Capt. James Sterry McDonell and Phoebe Frances Lamb

Citations

  1. [S935] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History.

Jane McDonell1

F, #47648, b. 10 February 1898, d. 1 May 1969
FatherCapt. James Sterry McDonell b. 6 Jul 1854, d. 29 Sep 1929
MotherPhoebe Frances Lamb b. 23 Dec 1873, d. 16 Oct 1937
Last Edited24 Jan 2002
Birth*Jane McDonell was born on 10 February 1898 in Grenfell, Saskatchewan, Canada.1 
She was the daughter of Capt. James Sterry McDonell and Phoebe Frances Lamb
Marriage*Jane McDonell married Thomas Stephens on 17 January 1923, in Grenfell, Saskatchewan, Canada.1 
Death*Jane McDonell died on 1 May 1969, at age 71, in Corning, Saskatchewan, Canada.1 

Family: Jane McDonell and Thomas Stephens

Citations

  1. [S935] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History.

John Sterry McDonell1

M, #47650, b. 26 September 1902, d. 30 June 1995
FatherCapt. James Sterry McDonell b. 6 Jul 1854, d. 29 Sep 1929
MotherPhoebe Frances Lamb b. 23 Dec 1873, d. 16 Oct 1937
Last Edited27 Mar 2011
Birth*John Sterry McDonell was born on 26 September 1902 in Grenfell, Saskatchewan, Canada.1 
He was the son of Capt. James Sterry McDonell and Phoebe Frances Lamb
Marriage*John Sterry McDonell married Marjorie Dobson on 30 June 1927, in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.1 
Note*John Sterry McDonell lived in Duncan, British Columbia, Canada in 1989. 
Death*John Sterry McDonell died on 30 June 1995, at age 92, in Cowichan District Hospital, Duncan, British Columbia, Canada.1 
Event-Misc*He was (an unknown value) in Grenfell Cemetery, Saskatchewan, Canada

Family: John Sterry McDonell and Marjorie Dobson

Citations

  1. [S935] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History.

Margaret Christina McDonell1

F, #47653, b. 26 July 1908
FatherCapt. James Sterry McDonell b. 6 Jul 1854, d. 29 Sep 1929
MotherPhoebe Frances Lamb b. 23 Dec 1873, d. 16 Oct 1937
Last Edited24 Jan 2002
Note*Margaret Christina McDonell was born 26 July, 1908 and was the eighthchild born to Phoebe Frances (Lamb) McDonell and Captain James SterryMcDonell. She married Glenn Wallace Hill. Margaret remembers when she was young and being with her grandmotherAnnie (Ennis) Lamb's one Christmas morning and finding three dolls, anEaton Beauty, a medium sized and a black Sambo. She just knew that Myrtlewould not get a doll so on Grandma's advice she decided to let her havethe middle sized doll, which her Grandma agreed was the right thing todo. The rest of the family came for Christmas dinner and Myrtle had a bigdoll ! Now she would not have to give hers up but a look from Grandmasettled it and both girls had two dolls which was what was the intent!The McDonell's loved to visit Grandma's home on the Pipestone where theyplayed on the hills. They live in Duncan, British Columbia. Glenn Wallace Hill died 11 Dec 1975, in Duncan, British Columbia, Canada. Margaret Christina McDonell was living in Duncan, British Columbia in1989. 
Birth*Margaret Christina McDonell was born on 26 July 1908 in Grenfell, Saskatchewan, Canada.1 
She was the daughter of Capt. James Sterry McDonell and Phoebe Frances Lamb
Marriage*Margaret Christina McDonell married Glenn Wallace Hill on 3 April 1930, in Summerberry, Saskatchewan, Canada.1 

Family: Margaret Christina McDonell and Glenn Wallace Hill

Citations

  1. [S935] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History.

Margaret Esther 'Maggie' McDonell1

F, #48062, b. 17 December 1875, d. 28 January 1965
FatherJames McDonell b. 11 Mar 1823, d. 22 Mar 1888
MotherJane McLott b. 22 Apr 1830, d. 30 Dec 1904
Last Edited24 Jan 2002
Note*They had 8 children by this marriage, Maggie was 2nd born to James andJane (McLott) McDonell. See 'ENNIS HISTORY', by Jean Agnes (nee Ferguson) Smith, published 1979,pages 108, 116 - 121 for biography. See the book, 'GRIT and GROWTH, the story of GRENFELL', by Annie I. Yule,1970 edition page 13. 
Birth*Margaret Esther 'Maggie' McDonell was born on 17 December 1875 in Lancaster, Glengarry County, Ontario, Canada.1 
She was the daughter of James McDonell and Jane McLott
Marriage*Margaret Esther 'Maggie' McDonell married Joseph William 'Joe' Ennis, son of Robert Strain Ennis and Frances Elizabeth Wark, on 27 January 1897, in Wolseley, North West Territory, Canada.1 
Death*Margaret Esther 'Maggie' McDonell died on 28 January 1965, at age 89, in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada.1 

Children of Margaret Esther 'Maggie' McDonell and Joseph William 'Joe' Ennis

Citations

  1. [S935] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History.

Myrtle Phoebe McDonell1

F, #47652, b. 17 April 1906
FatherCapt. James Sterry McDonell b. 6 Jul 1854, d. 29 Sep 1929
MotherPhoebe Frances Lamb b. 23 Dec 1873, d. 16 Oct 1937
Last Edited24 Jan 2002
Note*William Lester and Myrtle Phoebe (McDonell) Main lived in Nipiwin, Canadain 1989. 
Birth*Myrtle Phoebe McDonell was born on 17 April 1906 in Grenfell, Saskatchewan, Canada.1 
She was the daughter of Capt. James Sterry McDonell and Phoebe Frances Lamb
Marriage*Myrtle Phoebe McDonell married William Lester Main on 10 December 1935, in Wolseley, Saskatchewan, Canada.1 

Family: Myrtle Phoebe McDonell and William Lester Main

Citations

  1. [S935] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History.

Robert 'Bob' McDonell1

M, #48065
FatherJames McDonell b. 11 Mar 1823, d. 22 Mar 1888
MotherJane McLott b. 22 Apr 1830, d. 30 Dec 1904
Last Edited24 Jan 2002
Note*Robert 'Bob' McDonell homesteaded on what is now (1970) Edith Moore'sfarm. He and John Lamb bought the first binder in the district. It tiedonly about half the sheaves, but was still much better than cutting wheatwith a mower and binding it by hand. Later, a fire destroyed Bob's cropsand also the binder. Bob went to the Klondike with his brother-in-law,Dave Ennis and didn't return to the prairie. This account is stated on page 13 in the book, Grit and Growth, the Storyof Grenfell. by Annie I. Yule. 1907 edition. 
Birth*Robert 'Bob' McDonell was born in Lancaster, Glengarry County, Ontario, Canada.1 
He was the son of James McDonell and Jane McLott

Citations

  1. [S1042] Annie I. Yule & Ethel Box, Grit and Growth, the Story of Grenfell (Grenfell, Saskatchewan: Grenfell Historical Committee, 1970 & 1980). Hereinafter cited as Grit and Growth, the Story of Grenfell.

Rodrick 'Roddy' Alexander McDonell1

M, #47649, b. 1900, d. between 1903 and 1904
FatherCapt. James Sterry McDonell b. 6 Jul 1854, d. 29 Sep 1929
MotherPhoebe Frances Lamb b. 23 Dec 1873, d. 16 Oct 1937
Last Edited24 Jan 2002
Birth*Rodrick 'Roddy' Alexander McDonell was born in 1900 in Grenfell, Saskatchewan, Canada.1 
He was the son of Capt. James Sterry McDonell and Phoebe Frances Lamb
Death*Rodrick 'Roddy' Alexander McDonell died between 1903 and 1904, in Summerberry, Saskatchewan, Canada.1 

Citations

  1. [S935] Jean Agnes (Ferguson) Smith, Ennis History (: privately published, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Ennis History.

David Allen McDonnal Sr.1

M, #102185
Last Edited10 Jul 2012

Citations

  1. [S7172] Correspondence with Desiree McDonnal unknown repository.

Nancy McDougald1,2

F, #109522, b. circa 1822
Last Edited10 Dec 2018
Birth*Nancy McDougald was born circa 1822 in Prince Edward Island.1 
Marriage*She married Humphrey Dyment.1 
Burial*Nancy McDougald was buried in the United Church Cemetery, Bideford, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.60496,-63.91469.
Inscription: In Memory of / Nancy McDougald / Beloved Wife of / Humphrey Dyment / Died / Jan. 6, 1889. / Æt. 67
Left: In Memory of / Mary E. Dyment / Beloved Wife of / Archibald Barlow / Died / May 26, 1890, / Æt. 23.
Right: In Loving / Memory of / Humphrey Dyment / Died / May 17, 1912, / Æt. 95.2,3

Tombstone, Humphrey Dyment (c1817-1912), his wife Nancy McDougald (1822-1889), their daughter Mary E. Dyment (c1867-1890). United Church Cemetery, Bideford, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.


Front inscription detail.
Left inscription detail.
Right inscription detail.

Children of Nancy McDougald and Humphrey Dyment

Citations

  1. [S13072] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 13, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, of Humphrey Dyment household #201, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 13, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reel C_13162, Page 52. Ancestry (Canada), http://www.ancestry.ca
  2. [S11077] Cemetery Transcripts, Bible Christian / United Church, Bideford, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Lot 12-3 transcription, n.pub., n.p., unknown volume Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker.
  3. [S13517] Cemetery Marker, United Church Cemetery, Bideford, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Humphrey Dyment family plot, inscription; documented by David A. Walker, 13 August 2018.

Annie McDougall1

F, #100836, b. circa 1877, d. 23 December 1918
Last Edited9 May 2020
Birth*Annie McDougall was born circa 1877.1 
(Interred) BurialShe was buried in the plot of Janet Bell Walker, in the Presbyterian/United Cemetery, Midgell, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.41415,-62.63482.
Inscription: Jennie Bell Walker / Beloved wife of / Charles Wright Quigley / died Mar. 23, 1912 / aged 40 yrs. / also their son / John Wilbur / died Apr. 2, 1912, aged 21 yrs. / QUIGLEY
Back: Annie McDougall / Wife of / Charles W. Quigley / Died / Dec. 23, 1918 / aged 41 yrs.1

(Bride) Marriage*Annie McDougall married Charles William Quigley circa 1918; Annie died within a year of their marriage.1,2 
Death*Annie McDougall died on 23 December 1918.1 
Burial*She was buried in Midgell Cemetery, Midgell, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Inscription: Jennie Bell Walker / Beloved wife of / Charles Wright Quigley / died Mar. 23, 1912 / aged 40 yrs. / also their son / John Wilbur / died Apr. 2, 1912, aged 12 yrs. / Quigley / Annie McDougall / Wife of / Charles W. Quigley / Died / Dec. 23, 1918 / aged 41 yrs.1 

Family: Annie McDougall and Charles William Quigley

Citations

  1. [S6358] Burial record - Janet Bell Walker, Midgell Cemetery, Lot 40, Cemetery 3, Stone 489. Hereinafter cited as Burial record - Janet Bell Walker.
  2. [S7898] Death: Charles W. Quigley, Agriculturist, Summerside, 28 May 1941, page 5, col. 2. Hereinafter cited as Agriculturist.

Gertrude McDougall

F, #31949
Last Edited25 Jan 2003
Marriage*Gertrude McDougall married Thomas Palmer

Family: Gertrude McDougall and Thomas Palmer

Sarah McDougall

F, #15478
Last Edited2 Dec 2006
Marriage*Sarah McDougall married Joseph Patrick Morton

Child of Sarah McDougall and Joseph Patrick Morton

McDowell

F, #24003
Last Edited2 Dec 2006
Marriage*McDowell married Rufus Russell

Children of McDowell and Rufus Russell

Ann McDowell1

F, #99275
Last Edited11 Jan 2016
MarriageAnn McDowell married James Marmer Glover, son of William Glover and Ann Watmough, on 2 March 1843.1 

Child of Ann McDowell and James Marmer Glover

Citations

  1. [S3221] Carlyle & Elaine Glover, "Personal communication" . Hereinafter cited as "Personal communication."
  2. [S3216] "Descendants of William Glover & Ann Watmough", Elaine S. Glover , to David A. Walker Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker. Hereinafter cited as "Descendants of William Glover & Ann Watmough."

Elizabeth McDowell1

F, #54386
Last Edited24 Jan 2002
Marriage*Elizabeth McDowell married Harry Edward Mahoney, son of E. Weldon Mahoney and Hannah Jane Thompson.1 

Child of Elizabeth McDowell and Harry Edward Mahoney

Citations

  1. [S1003] Collected by Edward Hiram and Evelyn Mae (Nilson) Mahoney, compiler, Mahoney Family Ancestry & History : self published). Hereinafter cited as Mahoney Family Ancestry & History.

Roy McDowell1

M, #108382, b. 1908, d. 2001
Last Edited11 Jan 2018
Birth*Roy McDowell was born in 1908.2 
Marriage*He married Empress MacNevin, daughter of John MacNevin and Lucy Milligan.1 
Death*Roy McDowell died in 2001.2 
Burial*He was buried in Methodist/United Cemetery, Knutsford, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.2 

Child of Roy McDowell and Empress MacNevin

Citations

  1. [S12162] Obituaries, Rooney Funeral Home, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
  2. [S12163] Cemetery Marker, Methodist/United Cemetery, Knutsford, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. D. Roy McDowell, tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker.

Thomas McDowell1

M, #48605, b. 1863
ChartsDescendants of Richard Coye & Lucy Ann Lenten
Descendants of Silas Tito
Last Edited16 Apr 2011
Birth*Thomas McDowell was born in 1863.1 
Marriage*He married Ruth Estabrooks, daughter of Frederick Estabrooks and Christianna Dennison

Family: Thomas McDowell and Ruth Estabrooks

Citations

  1. [S976] Florence Cecelia Estabrooks, Genealogy of the Anglo-Dutch Estabrooks Family (Saint John, New Brunswick: self published, 1935). Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Anglo-Dutch Estabrooks Family.

Verna Orilla McDowell1

F, #108381, b. 16 September 1940, d. 16 September 2018
Vern Orilla (McDowell) Jeffery (1940-2018).
FatherRoy McDowell2 b. 1908, d. 2001
MotherEmpress MacNevin2 b. 6 Sep 1919, d. 5 Jan 2018
ChartsDescendants of John Cannon & Hannah
Last Edited27 Sep 2018
Name-ComVerna Orilla McDowell is commonly known as Verna McDowell.2 
Birth*She was born on 16 September 1940 in Knutsford, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 
She was the daughter of Roy McDowell and Empress MacNevin.2 
Marriage*Verna Orilla McDowell married Wilbert Cecil Jeffery, son of Louis Feakes Jeffery and Annie Jane Cannon.2 
Death*Verna Orilla McDowell died on 16 September 2018, at age 78, in home, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 
Burial*She was buried in Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Alma, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.2,1 

Child of Verna Orilla McDowell and Wilbert Cecil Jeffery

Citations

  1. [S13190] Obituaries, Rooney Funeral Home, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
  2. [S12162] Obituaries, Rooney Funeral Home, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
  3. [S13214] Death Notices, Rooney Funeral Home, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Donald Allen McEachern

M, #24371, b. 4 December 1920, d. September 1961
Last Edited16 Apr 2001
Birth*Donald Allen McEachern was born on 4 December 1920. 
Death*He died in September 1961, at age 40. 

Albert McElmon

M, #19913
Last Edited16 Apr 2001

Child of Albert McElmon and Josephine Lowther

Benjamin McElmon

M, #14354
Last Edited16 Apr 2001

Child of Benjamin McElmon and Ellen Bulmer

Cecelia McElmon

F, #13062, b. circa 1843
FatherWilliam McElmon
MotherTherza ?
ChartsDescendants of Thomas Billiou & Aimee
Descendants of Thomas Hooper & Margaret Poole
Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton
Descendants of John Stillwell Sr.
Last Edited16 Apr 2001
Birth*Cecelia McElmon was born circa 1843 in Baie Verte, New Brunswick, Canada
She was the daughter of William McElmon and Therza ? 
Marriage*Cecelia McElmon married Elijah Schurman, son of William Cale Schurman and Mary Craig, on 13 January 1867, in River Philip, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Family: Cecelia McElmon and Elijah Schurman

Elizabeth Ellen McElmon

F, #13079, b. 26 October 1845, d. 15 July 1931
FatherBenjamin McElmon
MotherEllen Bulmer
Last Edited16 Apr 2001
Birth*Elizabeth Ellen McElmon was born on 26 October 1845 in Baie Verte, New Brunswick, Canada
She was the daughter of Benjamin McElmon and Ellen Bulmer
Marriage*Elizabeth Ellen McElmon married Isaac Schurman, son of John Cale Schurman and Ann Maria Schurman, on 11 March 1869, in Windham Hill, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death*Elizabeth Ellen McElmon died on 15 July 1931, at age 85, in Miami, Florida, U.S.A.

Children of Elizabeth Ellen McElmon and Isaac Schurman

Minnie McElmon

F, #13187
Last Edited22 Feb 2011
Marriage*Minnie McElmon married John Baker, son of John Baker and Mary Lawless

Child of Minnie McElmon and John Baker

Theda Elizabeth McElmon

F, #19919, b. 16 November 1916
FatherWalter Scott McElmon b. 17 May 1890, d. 15 Feb 1970
MotherFlossie Nouchette Doncaster b. 7 Dec 1889, d. 11 Jan 1955
Last Edited16 Apr 2001
Birth*Theda Elizabeth McElmon was born on 16 November 1916 in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
She was the daughter of Walter Scott McElmon and Flossie Nouchette Doncaster
Marriage*Theda Elizabeth McElmon married Ladimer Deschetza, son of Theodore Deschetza and Mary Stemkoski, on 27 July 1963, in East Leicester, Nova Scotia, Canada

Family: Theda Elizabeth McElmon and Ladimer Deschetza

Walter Scott McElmon

M, #15706, b. 17 May 1890, d. 15 February 1970
FatherAlbert McElmon
MotherJosephine Lowther
Last Edited16 Apr 2001
Birth*Walter Scott McElmon was born on 17 May 1890 in East Leicester, Nova Scotia, Canada
He was the son of Albert McElmon and Josephine Lowther
Marriage*Walter Scott McElmon married Flossie Nouchette Doncaster, daughter of Allan Blair Doncaster and Bertha Schurman, on 7 March 1914, in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Marriage*Walter Scott McElmon married Phoebe Van Buskirk after 1916. 
Death*Walter Scott McElmon died on 15 February 1970, at age 79, in East Leicester, Nova Scotia, Canada

Child of Walter Scott McElmon and Flossie Nouchette Doncaster

Family: Walter Scott McElmon and Phoebe Van Buskirk

William McElmon

M, #13063
Last Edited16 Apr 2001

Child of William McElmon and Therza ?