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Bernard James “Barney” McDonald

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Birth	:	6 Jul 1861 Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, USA
Death	:	30 Jun 1939 Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Calvary Cemetery, Emerson, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.2839900, -96.7310600
Description	:	Emerson, Nebraska Tri-County Press July 6, 1939: ********************************** "B.J. McDonald, Dixon county pioneer and veteran businessman of Emerson, passed away in St. Joseph Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa late Friday afternoon, following an illness of three days. He became ill early Tuesday evening, suffering a stroke which paralyzed his left arm. He was removed to the hospital the next day, where everything possible was done, but to no avail. Barney J. McDonald, a son of Daniel & Ellen McDonald was born at Galena, Illinois on July 6 , 1861 and died in Sioux City, Iowa on June 30, 1939, at... Read More	Emerson, Nebraska Tri-County Press July 6, 1939: ********************************** "B.J. McDonald, Dixon county pioneer and veteran businessman of Emerson, passed away in St. Joseph Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa late Friday afternoon, following an illness of three days. He became ill early Tuesday evening, suffering a stroke which paralyzed his left arm. He was removed to the hospital the next day, where everything possible was done, but to no avail. Barney J. McDonald, a son of Daniel & Ellen McDonald was born at Galena, Illinois on July 6 , 1861 and died in Sioux City, Iowa on June 30, 1939, at the age of 78 years, 11 months & 24 days. His death occurred just six days before his 79 birthday anniversary. While still a child, he moved with his parents to a homestead near Martinsburg. He spent his boyhood in that community, and at the age of 14 went to Ponca to begin clerking at the J.M. Davey store. He was united in marriage to Ellen Burgess of Ponca in 1891. Two years later he came to Emerson and built the McDonald Hotel, which he owned and operated for 46 years. He had a wide acquaintance with traveling men in this territory, including Norfolk, Sioux City & Omaha. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Ryan of Emerson and Mrs. Earnest Harrison of Lincoln; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Donlin of Ponca & Mrs. Nellie Eyler of Minneapolis, Minnesota; one brother James E. McDonald of San Antonio, Texas and six grandchildren. His wife preceded him in death on August 30, 1914. Three sons died in infancy and a fourth son , George Daniel died at the age of 9 months on Christmas Day, 1902. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the Demme Funeral Home, Reverand E. J. Appelbaum, pastor of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, officiated. Sacred Heart choir, accompanied by Mrs. Mary Miller, pianist, sang two hymns. J. J. McCarthy of Ponca, an intimate friend of the family, read the obituary. Honorary pallbearers were W. C. Ryan, A. Weinandt, George H. & F. F. Haase, Ernest Enke and J. J. Sherlock. Active pallbearers were Jerry Sweeney, Dan F. Sheehan, J. M. Bannon, C. H. Dobbs, E. J. Way & M. D. Wagers. R. F. Demme and his staff had charge of the arrangements. Interment was made in the family lot in the Catholic cemetery. Among the relatives attending the last rites were Mrs. Dan Donlin of Ponca; Mr. & Mrs. John Coughlin and daughters, and Michael & Joseph Mannion of Newcastle; Alta Donlin, Mrs. Mary Mcguirk & Patrick Mcguirk of Sioux City; M. Foley and daughter, and Mrs. J. Koch of Jackson, Mr. & Mrs. Earnest Harrison and Robert of Lincoln. Friends included, Mrs. J. Scollard and Irene, Mrs. Loretta Scollard, Mrs. John McShane, John Davey and J. J. McCarthy, all of Ponca, and Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Guinan of Walthill."

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Bernard James “Barney” McDonald's memorial is located at: Calvary Cemetery, Emerson, Dixon County, USA.
When did Bernard James “Barney” McDonald death?
Bernard James “Barney” McDonald death on 30 Jun 1939 in Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.2839900
Longitude: -96.7310600

Family Members:

Parent

Daniel McDonald

(1829 - 1914)

Ellen McMahon McDonald

(1831 - 1918)

Spouse

Ellen E McDonald

(1866 - 1914)

Siblings

Mary C McDonald Donlen

(1860 - 1944)

Ellen “Nellie” McDonald Eyler

(1864 - 1949)

Children

Hazel Helen McDonald Harrison

(1897 - 1962)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Calvary Cemetery
Emerson, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2839900, -96.7310600

2. Rose Hill Cemetery
Emerson, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2831400, -96.7315800

3. Jopp Cemetery
Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2780991, -96.6280975

4. Wakefield Cemetery
Wakefield, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2653200, -96.8738600

5. Lemmons Cemetery
Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1771500, -96.6959500

6. Hilltop Cemetery
Hubbard, Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3561200, -96.6149100

7. Woods Cemetery
Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4011002, -96.7067032

8. Hale Cemetery
Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3189011, -96.5753021

9. Omadi Cemetery
Homer, Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3651000, -96.6090000

10. Marquis Cemetery
Waterbury, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4089012, -96.7482986

11. Springbank Friends Cemetery
Allen, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4126800, -96.8042100

12. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Hubbard, Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3764000, -96.5894012

13. Old Log Church Cemetery
Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4243400, -96.7063800

14. Green Valley Cemetery
Homer, Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2896996, -96.5361023

15. Eastview Cemetery
Allen, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4167100, -96.8125500

16. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1411018, -96.8414001

17. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Wayne, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1623850, -96.8831920

18. Drake Cemetery
Jackson, Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4376000, -96.6386000

19. Evangelical Lutheran Immanuel Cemetery
Wakefield, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2931500, -96.9629200

20. James Rave Cemetery
Winnebago, Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2503014, -96.5006027

21. Taylor Family Plot
Homer, Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3627500, -96.5198000

22. Taylor Cemetery
Homer, Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3643990, -96.5205994

23. Rose Hill Cemetery
Pender, Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1060982, -96.7296982

24. Saint Pauls Lutheran Church Cemetery
Concord, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3945200, -96.9236100