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James McDonald (1886 - 1974)

James McDonald
Born in Mabel Bush, Southland, New Zealandmap
Ancestors ancestors
Son of [father unknown] and
Husband of — married 8 Feb 1910 in New Zealandmap
Descendants descendants
Died at age 87 in Pleasant Point, Canterbury, New Zealandmap
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Profile last modified | Created 11 Nov 2018
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Biography

James was actually the illegitimate son of Isabella McDonald (daughter of John and Williamina McDonald). Info have taken from John McDonald's will confirms it. There was talk in the family who the father was but no proof. James lived with his grandparents.

In John McDonald's will - "£300.00 to the child of my daughter Mrs Isabella Macdonald usually named James McDonald who is residing with me at the date of this my will."

Buried in Pleasant Point Cemetery General Section Row 22 Plot 97

Inscription: In Loving Memory Of Lydia McDonald Died 24th May 1970, Aged 81. Also James McDonald Died 20th July 1974, Aged 88.

Sources

  • NZBDM marriage 1911/2145 Lydia Tomlins James McDonald
  • NZBDM death 1974/39730 McDonald James 25 November 1888
  • Timaru District Council cemetery records
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/166458380/james-mcdonald: accessed 19 November 2022), memorial page for James McDonald (unknown–20 Jul 1974), Find a Grave Memorial ID 166458380, citing Pleasant Point Cemetery, Pleasant Point, Timaru District, Canterbury, New Zealand; Maintained by Jude T (contributor 48161035) .




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