Robert D. MacDonald

Robert — Blanche Gordy. Blanche was born 22 Jun 1925. [Group Sheet]

1. Douglas Gordon MacDonald
2. Pamela Elaine MacDonald
3. Stuart Westley MacDonald

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In the 1930 Federal Census, Earl & Grace MacDonald, ages 34 & 35, are living at Oakland, Alameda Co., CA. They have three sons: Edward P., Robert D., & Arthur R.

Earl married Grace Maria Remington Abt 1917. Grace (daughter of Dennis Remington and Alma Hedquist Olson) was born Feb 1895, IL; died 20 Feb 1970. [Group Sheet]

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In the 1910 Federal Census, Grace Remington, age 25, is living at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., IA. She is with Ed. C. & Anne Ward.

Grace graduated from nursing school in Council Bluffs.

Notes:

Apparently Dennis and his brother Cooley were named for the town physician, Dennis Cooly, who lived nearby in Washington, Macomb Co., MI, in 1850 (age 61, born in MA).

Although the age is off about five years, he is probably the Dennis Remington, age 53, living at Chicago (Ward 8), Cook Co., IL, in the 1900 Federal Census. His place of birth (MI), and parents' place of birth (NY), are correct, however, agreeing with the data on the 1850 & 1860 censuses. His wife, Alma, is age 32 (?), b. Sweden. According to the census, Dennis & Alma have been married 9 years. They have four children in the household: May, age 7 (Apr 1893); Grace, age 5 (Feb 1895); Maud, age 2 (May 1898); & Joseph, age 4 months (Feb 1900); all b IL.

By 1910, Dennis is gone. See notes for Alma.

Dennis married Alma Hedquist Olson 27 Jun 1890, Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Alma was born Abt Mar 1865, Varmland, Sweden; died 1 Feb 1942; was buried , Elmwood Cemetery, Chicago, IL. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1910 Federal Census, Alma Remington is a widow age 42, living at 1713 Newberry Ave., in Ward 9, Chicago, Cook Co., IL. With her are Grace, 15; Maud, 11; & Joseph, 10.

In 1920, Alma Remington is age 49 and still at Chicago. They are at 2800 Emerald Ave., next to or with John & May (Remington) Riplow and their five children. According to the census data, Alma immigrated in 1888. In the household with her are daughter Maud, 21, and son Joseph, 19. Alma is a practical nurse and Joseph is a chauffeur.

Alma's maiden name was sent to me by a descendant, Robert MacDonald.

Alma Olson came over here on Jun 23, 1888 I believe from Sweden via Liverpool England into New York. (source: Edwin Groetsema)

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In the 1850 Federal Census, Chauncey (Chaney or Chancy), age 45, and his wife Mariah, age 38, are living in Washington, Macomb Co., MI. In the household are eight children: Eliza 17, Mary 12, Cooley 11, Dennis 9, Porter 7, Joseph 5, Electa 3, and Andrew 1. Possibly another daughter, Hannah age 14, is living with the Burlingham family in town (needs more research).

In the 1860 Federal Census, Chancy & Maria Remington, ages 49 & 46, are living at Chesterfield, Macomb Co., MI. In the household are: Hannah 24, Cooley 21, Dennis 19, Potter 17, Joseph 16, Amelia 11, & Emily 8. Chancey is a carpenter & joiner; daughter Hannah is a domestic; and the three oldest sons are sailors. Amelia must have been written as Andrew in 1850 (?).

According to a descendant, Marge Graves, Chauncey died about 1867.

Chauncey married Mariah Lamphere Abt 1832, NY. Mariah was born 1812, NY; died Aft 1 Jun 1870, MI. [Group Sheet]

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In the 1870 Federal Census, "Maria Remington," age 56 b. NY, is living with Norman & Polly Remington and their children at Ray, Macomb Co., MI. Probably this is Mariah, widowed.