James Ennis McDonald (1898 - 1973)

Born 16 Apr 1898 in Whitehall, Washington, New York, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Nettie M. (Reep) McDonald — married 10 Mar 1923 in Monroe, New York, United States

Husband of Genevieve Helena (Loomis) McDonald — married 7 Aug 1928 in Hudson Falls, Kingsbury, Washington, New York, United States

Descendants

Died Sep 1973 at age 75 in Queensbury, Warren, New York, United States

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Biography

James Ennis McDonald was born on April 16, 1898 in Whitehall, Washington, New York, United States, son of David L. McDonald (1866–1916) and Elmira St. John (1875–~1941).^[1]

James married Genevieve Helena Loomis (born on February 16, 1911 in Ticonderoga, Essex, New York).^[2] Their children were:

• James Ennis McDonald (1936–2011)
• Helen Marie McDonald (1937–2004)
• Richard N. McDonald (1939–1957)
• Wilma Jean McDonald (1943–2003)

In 1900, James C Mc Donald (2), was a single son, in the household of David Mc Donald (33) in St Regis Reservation, Franklin, New York. ^[1]

In 1905, James Mcdonald (7) was a son in the household of Emeline Mcdonald (30) in Bombay, Franklin, New York, USA. ^[3]

In 1910, James (12), was a single son, in the household of David McDonald (44) in Whitehall, Washington, New York, USA. ^[4]

James registered for the draft for World War I. ^[5]

In 1915, James (17) hired man was in the household of Roy J Bechett (26) in Whitehall, Washington. ^[6]

In 1920, James Mc Donald (21), single lodger, Clerk, was in the household of Richard Coats (51) in Whitehall, Washington, New York. ^[7]

James (24) married Nettie M. Reep (22) (born about 1900) on March 10, 1923 in Monroe, New York.^{[8] [9]}

In 1930, James Mcdonald (31), was a married head of household, Laborer, on River Street, Granville, Washington, New York, USA. ^[10]

In 1940, James (42), was a married head of household, Slate Maker, in Granville, Washington, New York. ^[11]

In 1950, James (52), was a married head of household, Truck Operator, in Fort Edward, Washington, New York, USA. ^[12]

James died in September, 1973 in Queensbury, Warren, New York, aged 75.^[13]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} 1900 Census: "1900 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1900; Census Place: St Regis Reservation, Franklin, New York; Roll: 1035; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0062
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7602 #78826126 (accessed 30 April 2024)
   James C Mc Donald (2), single son, in household of David Mc Donald (33) in St Regis Reservation, Franklin, New York. Born in New York, USA.
2. ↑ Marriage: "Web: Rensselaer County, New York, U.S., Marriage Index, 1908-1935"
   Original data: Index to Marriage Records Rensselaer County, NY. Troy Irish Genealogical Society. http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nytigs/MarriageIndexPage.htm: accessed 30 October 2014; Page: 242; Volume: 8; URL: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nytigs/MarriageIndex-Vol-8_Ma-Me_Webpage.htm
   Ancestry Record 9755 #58215 (accessed 30 April 2024)
   James McDonald marriage to Genevieve Loomis on 7 Aug 1928 in Rennselaer, New York, USA.
3. ↑ 1905 Census: "New York, U.S., State Census, 1905"
   New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; City: Bombay; County: Franklin; Page: 23
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7364 #5873740 (accessed 30 April 2024)
   James Mcdonald (7) son in household of Emeline Mcdonald (30) in Bombay, Franklin, New York, USA. Born in United States.
4. ↑ 1910 Census: "1910 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1910; Census Place: Whitehall, Washington, New York; Roll: T624_1088; Page: 6a; Enumeration District: 0121; FHL microfilm: 1375101
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7884 #125446954 (accessed 30 April 2024)
   James McDonald (12), single son, in household of David McDonald (44) in Whitehall, Washington, New York, USA. Born in New York.
5. ↑ Military: "U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
   Registration State: New York; Registration County: Washington County
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6482 #13064424 (accessed 30 April 2024)
   Name: James Albert McDonold [James Albert Mcdonald]; Race: White; Birth Date: 16 Apr 1898; Residence Date: 1917-1918; Street Address: Mountain; Residence Place: Washington County, New York, USA; Draft Board: 1; Physical Build: Stout; Height: Short; Hair Color: Brown; Eye Color: Blue; Relative: Mayron McDonold.
6. ↑ 1915 Census: "New York, U.S., State Census, 1915"
   New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 04; Assembly District: 01; City: Whitehall; County: Washington; Page: 03; Line Number: 14
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2703 #6912605 (accessed 30 April 2024)
   James McDonald (17) hired man in household of Roy J Bechett (26) in Whitehall, Washington. Born in United States.
7. ↑ 1920 Census: "1920 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1920; Census Place: Whitehall, Washington, New York; Roll: T625_1273; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 240
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6061 #58611411 (accessed 30 April 2024)
   James Mc Donald (21), single lodger, Clerk, in household of Richard Coats (51) in Whitehall, Washington, New York. Born in New York.
8. ↑ Marriage: "New York, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1847-1849, 1907-1936"
   Original data: Marriage Records. New York Marriages. Various New York County Clerk offices
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61377 #840011 (accessed 30 April 2024)
   James A McDonald (24) marriage to Nettie M Reep on 10 Mar 1923 in Monroe, New York, USA.
9. ↑ Marriage: "New York, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1847-1849, 1907-1936"
   Original data: Marriage Records. New York Marriages. Various New York County Clerk offices
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61377 #900840011 (accessed 30 April 2024)
   Nettie M Reep (18) marriage to James A McDonald on 10 Mar 1923 in Monroe, New York, USA.
10. ↑ 1930 Census: "1930 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1930; Census Place: Granville, Washington, New York; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 2341391
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6224 #46726468 (accessed 30 April 2024)
    James Mcdonald (31), married, Laborer, head of household on River Street, Granville, Washington, New York, USA. Born in New York.
11. ↑ 1940 Census: "1940 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1940; Census Place: Granville, Washington, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02798; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 58-25
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2442 #10297238 (accessed 30 April 2024)
    James McDonald (42), married, Slate Maker, head of household in Granville, Washington, New York. Born in New York.
12. ↑ 1950 Census: "1950 United States Federal Census"
    National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Fort Edward, Washington, New York; Roll: 4254; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 58-26
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 62308 #288617819 (accessed 30 April 2024)
    James McDonald (52), married, Truck Operator, head of household in Fort Edward, Washington, New York, USA. Born in New York.
13. ↑ Death: "U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014"
    Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    Ancestry Record 3693 #40605387 (accessed 30 April 2024)
    James McDonald death Sep 1973 (born 16 Apr 1898) residing at 12801, Glens Falls, Warren, New York, USA.

See also:

• Marriage:

"New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967"
New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, USA; New York State Marriage Index; Certificate Number: 24885
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61632 #614053 (accessed 30 April 2024)
James A Mcdonald marriage to Geneive Loomis on 7 Aug 1928 in Hudson Falls, New York, USA.

• 1954 Directory:

"U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995"
Original data: Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2469 #91887751 (accessed 30 April 2024)
Name: James McDonald; Gender: Male; Residence Year: 1954; Street Address: Green; Residence Place: Glens Falls, New York, USA; Spouse: Genevieve McDonald; Publication Title: Glens Falls, New York, City Directory, 1954.

• Obituary of wife Genevieve McDonald:

"U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current"
The Post-Star; Publication Date: 24 Dec 1968; Publication Place: Glens Falls, New York, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/347131957/?article=81faf61c-bf22-4b49-95ff-8e2ac24e9c22&focus=0.39309168,0.58366895,0.5089056,0.6731447&xid=3355
Ancestry Record 61843 #146573949 (accessed 30 April 2024)
Name: James Mc Donald; Gender: Male; Newspaper Title: The Post-Star; Spouse: Genevieve McDonald.

• Obituary of son James E McDonald:

"U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current"
Publication Date: 1/ Mar/ 2011; Publication Place: Glens Falls, New York, USA; URL: http://poststar.com/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/article_885417ac-43b7-11e0-8434-001cc4c03286.html
Ancestry Record 7545 #157282002 (accessed 30 April 2024)
Name: James McDonald; Gender: Male; Spouse: Geneieve McDonald; Child: James E. McDonald.

• Social Security:

"U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007"
Original data: Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007
Ancestry Record 60901 #630151887 (accessed 30 April 2024)
Name: James A McDonald; Gender: Male; Spouse: Genevieve H Loomis; Child: Helen Marie McDonald.