Posted in 1900 to 1930

Otie

Mom called her step-sister Leota “Otie”. Otie’s mother was 11 years older than Emery McDonald, which was not common in those days. Mary Ellen Sprague…

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Posted in 1900 to 1930 1931 to 1960

McDannald

That is not a typo in the subject. Apparently, our family name was McDannald. See the attached 1930 census and the zoom to the lines…

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Posted in 1900 to 1930 1931 to 1960

Were Our Ancestors McDonald or McDannald?

Actually, both spellings were used. In some cases our family name was McDannald. See the attached 1930 census and the zoom to the lines for…

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