Birth : 28 Jul 1832 Marshall County, Illinois, USA
Death : 1 Mar 1894 Sonoma County, California, USA
Burial : Calistoga Pioneer Cemetery, Calistoga, Napa County, USA
Coordinate : 38.5794411, -122.5932083
Plot : Cyrus/Sherwood plot, Sec 1, Block A, plots 1-6 Unmarked
Description : Survivor of the 1846-47 Donner Party tragedy. She was married to William McDonnell. They had ten children:

Anne McDonnell (1849-1931)
Charles McDonnell (1852-1933)
Mary McDonnell (1855-1908)
Lillus McDonnell (1857-1873)
Robert McDonnell (1859-1859)
Franklin McDonnell (1860-1873)
Henry McDonnell (1864-1946)
Eleanor McDonnell (1868-1936)
William Preston McDonnell (1872-1873)
Louisa McDonnell (1877)

Eleanor was the daughter of Franklin Ward and Elizabeth Cooper Graves. Mr. Graves died when a group of survivors attempted to reach California for help. Her mother and brother Franklin Jr. died while being rescued by the second relief party. Another brother and a sister, Jonathan and Elizabeth, survived the ordeal, but both died around March of 1847.

Siblings that survived were Mary... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Eleanor Graves McDonnell's memorial?

    Eleanor Graves McDonnell's memorial is located at: Calistoga Pioneer Cemetery, Calistoga, Napa County, USA.

  • When did Eleanor Graves McDonnell death?

    Eleanor Graves McDonnell death on 1 Mar 1894 in Sonoma County, California, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Eleanor Graves McDonnell's memorial?

    Latitude: 38.5794411
    Longitude: -122.5932083

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Siblings

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William Cooper Graves

(1829 - 1907)

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Lovina Graves Cyrus

(1834 - 1906)

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Jonathan B Graves

(1840 - 1847)

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Elizabeth Graves

(1845 - 1847)

Children

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Charles McDonnell

(1852 - 1939)

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Robert McDonnell

(1859 - 1859)

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Franklin McDonnell

(1861 - 1873)

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Henry McDonnell

(1864 - 1946)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Calistoga Pioneer Cemetery
Calistoga, Napa County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5794411, -122.5932083

2. MHR Redwood Grove Memorial
Calistoga, Napa County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5674930, -122.6536530

3. Pride Mountain Vineyard Burial
Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5257300, -122.5662470

4. John Zegras Gravesite
Calistoga, Napa County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5765630, -122.5159350

5. Biter Family Cemetery
Calistoga, Napa County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5841360, -122.5071720

6. Sharp Creek Cemetery
Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5505981, -122.6713028

7. Pioneer Cemetery
Calistoga, Napa County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5485720, -122.5134110

8. Willard D Hammond Gravesite
Calistoga, Napa County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5854940, -122.5020180

9. Evergreen Cemetery
Kellogg, Sonoma County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6357002, -122.6802979

10. Mark West Cemetery
Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5482830, -122.7229580

11. Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery
Saint Helena, Napa County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5030540, -122.4692690

12. Duvall Cemetery
Napa County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6508970, -122.4627180

13. Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
Saint Helena, Napa County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4945870, -122.4749230

14. Saint Helena Cemetery
Saint Helena, Napa County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4925630, -122.4766370

15. Ner Tamid Jewish Cemetery
Saint Helena, Napa County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4924620, -122.4738370

16. Rudd Family Cemetery
Saint Helena, Napa County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4864200, -122.4745700

17. Catron Cemetery
Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4796982, -122.7083969

18. Pythian Home Cemetery
Kenwood, Sonoma County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4443016, -122.5812988

19. Faught Cemetery
Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5186005, -122.7574005

20. Old County Cemetery
Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4669991, -122.7083969

21. Pioneer Cemetery
Windsor, Sonoma County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5624500, -122.7769700

22. Valley Cemetery
Pope Valley, Napa County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6470570, -122.4255870

23. Las Posadas Pioneer Cemetery
Napa County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5581017, -122.4044037

24. Santa Rosa Memorial Park
Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4597015, -122.7071991