Ancestral Trails Genealogy ~ Life in the Past Lane

An ongoing family history research project by David A. Walker

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Benjamin George Kennedy1

M, #67418, b. December 1828
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Parents

FatherAlexander Kennedy b. 1787, d. 1875
MotherEsther Darby b. 1794, d. 1885
Last Edited 11 March 2002 00:00:00
BirthBenjamin George Kennedy was born in December 1828.1

Citations

  1. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.

Donald Schurman McPhail1

M, #67424, b. 6 June 1894, d. 29 October 1954
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Parents

FatherDonald R. McPhail b. About 1870, d. 1950
MotherElla Bernice Schurman b. 30 July 1870, d. 1947
Relationships4th cousin of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameDonald Schurman McPhail was also known as Donald S. McPhail.2
NoteDonald was married but had no children. He was hotel manager in Seattle and San Francisco.3
BirthHe was born on 6 June 1894, in Maine, USAG. Donald's U.S. Military Draft Card recorded a birth date of 6 July 1894.4
SonHe was enumerated on the census on 26 April 1910 in the household of Donald R. McPhail, as a son, in Florence, Burlington County, New Jersey, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Donald McPhail (age 40) were his wife, Ella Schurman (age 37) and their children, Donald (age 16), Helen (age 3) and David (age 1). Donald was a merchant at a wire mill.2
SonDonald Schurman McPhail was enumerated on the census on 15 April 1930 in the household of Donald R. McPhail, as a son, in Seattle, King County, Washington, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Donald McPhail (age 60) were his wife, Ella Schurman (age 56) and their children, Donald (age 35), Helen (age 23) and David (age 21). Donald Jr. was a hotel clerk, Helen was a department store cashier.5
Milit-DraftDonald Schurman McPhail was drafted into the U.S. military in 1942 in San Francisco, California, USAG.1
DeathHe died on 29 October 1954 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, USAG.4
BurialHe was buried in Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, California, USAG.6

Citations

  1. [S17836] Donald Schurman McPhail, U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of California, Record Group Number: 147, Record ID: 1002::13297545 . Hereinafter cited as U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  2. [S17829] 1910 United States Federal Census, Florence, Burlington County, New Jersey, Household of Donald Macphail, 26 April 1910, Digital copy of original document, FHL Microfilm 1374884. NARA Roll T624_871, Page 7B. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.
  3. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
  4. [S17827] California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997, Donald Schurman McPhail entry. Record ID: 5180::4887165.California Dept. Health Services, California Dept. of Health Services; Center for Health Statistics, Sacramento,, California, U.S.A. Hereinafter cited as California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997.
  5. [S17828] 1930 United States Federal Census, Seattle, King County, Washington, household of Donald Mc Phail, 15 April 1930, digital copy of original census document, FHL Roll 2342229, Page 13A. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.
  6. [S17837] Donald S McPhail, U.S., Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2019, National Cemetery Administration, Golden Gate National Cemetery, Section Q, Plot 2271, War: World War I, US Army . Hereinafter cited as U.S., Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2019.

Peter Taylor1

M, #67432
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Parents

FatherJohn Taylor
MotherBridget Taylor
Last Edited 11 March 2002 00:00:00
MarriagePeter Taylor married Charlotte Scott.1

Child with Charlotte Scott

DaughterEliza Taylor+ b. 1868, d. 31 May 1904

Citations

  1. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.

Charlotte Scott1

F, #67433
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Last Edited 11 March 2002 00:00:00
MarriageCharlotte Scott married Peter Taylor son of John Taylor and Bridget Taylor.1

Child with Peter Taylor

DaughterEliza Taylor+ b. 1868, d. 31 May 1904

Citations

  1. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.

J. George Mackay1

M, #67440
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Parents

FatherDavid Mackay b. 1855, d. 1927
MotherAlmira Harvey b. 1864, d. 1948
Relationships3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 21 August 2020 00:00:00
MarriageJ. George Mackay married Muriel Boulter.1

Child with Muriel Boulter

DaughterAudrey Beryl Mackay b. 29 January 1920, d. 29 November 2004

Citations

  1. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.

Anne Olivia Kennedy1

F, #67445, b. 13 August 1827
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Parents

FatherAlexander Kennedy b. 1787, d. 1875
MotherEsther Darby b. 1794, d. 1885
Last Edited 11 March 2002 00:00:00
BirthAnne Olivia Kennedy was born on 13 August 1827.1

Citations

  1. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.

George Hanington1

M, #67446
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Last Edited 12 February 2021 00:00:00
MarriageGeorge Hanington married Mary Elizabeth Kennedy daughter of Alexander Kennedy and Esther Darby.1

Partner with Mary Elizabeth Kennedy b. 19 April 1820, d. 2 August 1879

Citations

  1. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
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