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Son of Maria Hoover Byer and Israel Doan(8), Abraham(7), Joseph(6), Joseph(5), Israel(4), Daniel(3), Daniel(2), Deacon John Doane. I Also have his birth date listed as 21 Jan 1857, but his death certificate lists it as 27 Jan 1856. George moved with his family from Canada to Michigan in 1865, after the Civil War. After his father died in 1868, he moved with mother and siblings to Cherokee Co, KS; they are listed on the 1870 census. He and his mother and some of the family returned to MI ast some point. George moved to ND and homesteaded in Burleigh...
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Son of Maria Hoover Byer and Israel Doan(8), Abraham(7), Joseph(6), Joseph(5), Israel(4), Daniel(3), Daniel(2), Deacon John Doane. I Also have his birth date listed as 21 Jan 1857, but his death certificate lists it as 27 Jan 1856. George moved with his family from Canada to Michigan in 1865, after the Civil War. After his father died in 1868, he moved with mother and siblings to Cherokee Co, KS; they are listed on the 1870 census. He and his mother and some of the family returned to MI ast some point. George moved to ND and homesteaded in Burleigh County, possibly in 1882; however, grandson Jewell Doan, Jr. reported it was in 1890. He was married in Feb. 1886. George became a citizen in Burleigh County, ND, on 12 Nov 1889. He and his wife later moved to Sacramento, CA in 1917 due to a daughter's poor health. He died there from chronic myocarditis.
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The Sacramento Bee, 30 Jan 1932, Saturday
DOAN.--Entered into rest in this city, January 29, 1932, George Henry Doan, beloved husband of Louise Doan, loving father of George and Arlene Doan of Sacramento, Jewel and John Doan of North Dakota, and Mrs. H. B. Crery of Oakland, a native of Canada, aged 76 years. Mr. Doan is at the palm chapel of James R. Garlick, corner of Twentieth and P streets. Funeral notice hereafter. Please omit flowers.
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Prairie Trails to Hi-Ways, 1978
Bismarck-Mandan Genealogical and Historical Society
GEORGE HENRY AND LOUISA (Corder) DOAN
George Henry Doan was born in Ontario, Canada on Jan. 27, 1856, and came to the United States, living in Grand Rapids, MI where he had relatives. From there he and another young man decided to come to Dakota Territory to become farmers. George decided to stay and married Louisa Corder, (born in 1869, in Illinois), this being around 1887. George became an American citizen in 1889. He filed a homestead claim on the E 1/4, 28-138-77, in Logan township in 1890. He added another 1/4 by filing a tree claim, then in 1902 bought the NW 1/4 34-138-77 for $500.00. Their first post office was established on this 1/4, operated by some people named McFerson (sci). This was his ranch. They built a sod house and began their life in Dakota Territory, with all of the children being born here. Later they built a new wood frame house. In 1917 they sold the ranch to a son, Jewell, and moved to Sacramento, CA, because their daughter May had tuberculosis. They bought a fruit farm and an apartment house, living there till George passing away on Jan. 19, 1932. Louisa died on Jan. 16, 1942. They are buried at Forest [sic, East} Lawn Cemetery, Sacramento, CA.
Their children are as follows: Georgie May, born May 14, 1888, died Oct. 26, 1926 was unmarried; Elva Jean, born Dec. 1, 1890, died Oct 28, 1943, married H. Vern Crary Jul. 3, 1916. Both girls buried in Forest [sic, East} awn Cemetery, Sacramento, CA; George Hobart, born 1896, died Sept. 22, 1900, is buried at Sterling Cemetery, Sterling, ND; Jewell W. born Jul. 31, 1893, died Sept. 15, 1967, is buried at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Bismarck, ND. He married Julia Margaret Goff Oct. 8, 1917; John Cecil, born 1899, died Mar. 17, 1952 is buried in Fairview Cemetery, Bismarck, ND. He married Marion (Sacramento, maiden name unknown), later married Ida Bender, Bismarck, ND; Arline D., Born Aug. 9, 1906, married Lester Fry, Sacramento, CA. They have 2 children and are still living there; and George Henry, Jr., born Jul. 19, 1915, married and is living in Sacramento, CA. There are 3 babies buried in the Sterling Cemetery, Sterling, ND.
By Jewell W. and Hazel Doan, Jr.
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The Bismarck Tribune, 04 Aug 1882, Friday
Geo. H. Doan and O. Hall, of Grand Rapids, Mich., are in the city. They will go out to-day with Farmer Marsh looking for land. These parties represent several families, which will very probably be located near Mr. Marsh's claim.
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The Bismarck Weekly Tribune, 31 Oct 1884, Friday
PRAIRIE FIRES
A disastrous prairie fire swept over the country southeast of Menoken Saturday morning at 8 o'clock, coming from the direction of Long Lake City. It destroyed 5,500 bushels of oats, one hundred tons of hay and other property valued at $200, belonging to H. C. Sinclair; wheat in the stack, a valuable horse, cow and calf belonging to J. B. Glasscock. J. O. Rhineburger lost a stable and contents estimated at $150, George Doan, stable and contents valued at $300.
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The 02 Dec 1887 Bismarck Weekly Tribune listed George being paid $2 for being an election clerk.
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The Bismarck Weekly Tribune, 15 Nov 1889, Friday
TUESDAY'S HOTEL ARRIVALS
...At the Pacific: ... Geo. H. Doan, Glascock ...
Another entry At the Pacific...18 Nov 1890, Tuesday, Geo. H. Doan, Glascock.
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The Bismarck Weekly Tribune, 30 Jan 1891, Friday
Friday's Personals, 23d, inst.
G. H. Doan of Glascock visited Bismarck yesterday.
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The Bismarck Weekly Tribune, 10 Apr 1891, Friday
Sunday's Personals
A. C. Jones and G. H. Doan, of Glascock, were in the city yesterday.
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The Bismarck Tribune, 08 Sep 1891, Tuesday
Western: ...G. H. Doan & Wife, Glasscock...
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The Bismarck Tribune, 26 Apr 1891, Sunday
G. H. Doan and wife of Glasscock were guests at the Western yesterday.
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The Bismarck Tribune, 12 Sep 1893, Tuesday
WATSON'S PLACE ALL RIGHT.
Geo. Watson came in this morning from his farm, where he went last evening, upon the occasion of a second report that his place had burned, and says he is all right, the fire having passed three miles from him. He says no definite information can be obtained, except that the farms of Doan, Rittenhouse, Head, Cramer and other were in the path of the fire, but whether any of them are losers cannot be told.
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The Bismarck Tribune, 17 Mar 1899, Friday
LOGAN TOWNSHIP OFFICERS.
In Logan township the following officers were elected:
Supervisors, John McPherson chairman, Dave Richards, Ole J. Toxen: clerk, Geo. H. Doan: assessor, W. B. Hibbs; treasurer, Geo. Brooks: road overseers, Edward Olson, W. K. Marvel.
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The Bismarck Tribune, 01 Jun 1899, Thursday
Geo. H. Doan of Sterling was a Tribune caller today.
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The Bismarck Tribune, 02 Oct 1906, Tuesday
At Grand Pacific Hotel: Geo. H. Doan, Brittin. . .
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The Sacramento Bee, 25 Feb 1920, Wednesday
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
Tuesday, February 14, 1920
Sacramento Suburban Fruit Land Co., to George H. Doan (deed Feb. 5, 1920) -- Lot 35, Rio Linda Subdivision 4, except easterly 1.491 acres, reserving rights of way for road on section and half-section lines 60 feet wide, subject to rights of way, etc.
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The Sacramento Bee, 30 Jan 1932, Saturday
GEORGE DOAN, RETIRED FARMER, DIES IN HOSPITAL
George H. Doan, 76, retired farmer and a Californian for fifteen years, died yesterday for the Sisters Hospital. His widow, Mrs. Louise Doan, and two children, George and Arlena Doan, live in this city.
The body has been taken to the James Garlick chapel, where funeral arrangements will be completed late to-day.
Doan was a native of Canada. He was the brother [sic, father] of Jewel and John Doan of North Dakota and Mrs. H. B. Crery of Oakland.
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George Henry Doan in the Web: North Dakota, Biography Index, 1812-2012
Name: George Henry Doan
Gender: Male
Birth Year: 1856
Death Year: 1932
Publication Place: Cass, North Dakota, USA
Publication Title: Moffit, North Dakota, 75 Years, 1905-1980. [1980]
Institute Call Number: F644.M63 M63
Page Number: 137
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George Doan in the 1861 Census of Canada
Name: George Doan
Gender: Male
Age: 5
Birth Year: 1856
Birthplace: Upper Canada
Marital Status: Single
Home in 1861: Walpole, Haldimand, Canada West
Religion: Baptist
Film Number: C-1029-1030
Page Number: 33
Household Members: Name, Age
George Doan 5
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1870 United States Federal Census
Name: George H Doan
Age in 1870: 12
Birth Year: abt 1858
Birthplace: Canada
Dwelling Number: 23
Home in 1870: Sheridan, Cherokee, Kansas
Race: White
Gender: Male
Cannot Write: Y
Household Members: Name, Age
Mariah Doan
Wm S Doan
Abram A Doan
George H Doan
David J Doan
John T Doan
Annie B M Doan
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George E Doan in the 1880 United States Federal Census
Name: George E Doan
Age: 29
Birth Date: Abt 1851
Birthplace: Canada
Home in 1880: Georgetown, Ottawa, Michigan, USA
Dwelling Number: 150
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son-in-law
Marital status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Canada
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Occupation: Laborer
Neighbors:
Household Members: Name, Age
Nathanel Smith 47
Mirah Smith 47
Harden Smith 6
George E Doan 29
D Doan 20
John A Doan 18
Amelia Doan 14
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George Doan in the Web: North Dakota, Naturalization Index, 1874-1963
Name: George Doan
Record Type: Naturalization
Place of Origin: Canada
Naturalization Date: 12 Nov 1889
Naturalization Place: Burleigh, North Dakota, USA
Volume Number: F-10
Page Number: 488
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George H Doan in the 1900 United States Federal Census
Name: George H Doan
Age: 43
Birth Date: Jan 1857
Birthplace: Canada
Home in 1900: Logan, Burleigh, North Dakota
Sheet Number: 1
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation: 18
Family Number: 15
Race: White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1865
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Louisa Doan
Marriage Year: 1886
Father's Birthplace: Canada
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Years in US: 35
Naturalization: No
Occupation: Farmer
Months Not Employed: 0
Can Read: Yes
Can Write: Yes
Can Speak English: Yes
House Owned or Rented: O
Home Free or Mortgaged: F
Farm or House: F
Neighbors:
Household Members: Name, Age
George H Doan 43
Louisa Doan 31
Georgie M Doan 12
Elvie Doan 9
Jewell Doan 6
George H Doan 3
John C Doan 3/12
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George H Doase in the 1910 United States Federal Census
Name: George H Doase [George H Doan]
Age in 1910: 52
Birth Year: abt 1858
Birthplace: Canada English
Home in 1910: Logan, Burleigh, North Dakota
Race: White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1865
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Louisa Doan
Father's Birthplace: Canada English
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Native Tongue: English
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: Gen Farm
Employer, Employee or Other: Employer
Home Owned or Rented: Own
Home Free or Mortgaged: Mortgaged
Farm or House: Farm
Naturalization Status: Naturalized
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Years Married: 24
Neighbors:
Household Members: Name, Age
George H Doase 52
Louisa Doan 43
G May Doan 21
Elvia Doan 19
Jewell Doan 16
John C Doan 10
Arline Doan 3
Roy Webster Judy 19
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George H Doan in the North Dakota, Territorial and State Censuses, 1885, 1915, 1925
Name: George H Doan
County: Burleigh
Town/City: Logan
State/Territory: North Dakota, USA
Census Date: 1915
Gender: Male
Race: White
Line: 30
Family Number: 7
Household Members: Name, Age
George H Doan
Louisa Doan
Georgie May Doan
Jewell Doan
John Doan
Arline Doan
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George Doan in the 1920 United States Federal Census
Name: George Doan
Age: 63
Birth Year: abt 1857
Birthplace: North Dakota
Home in 1920: Sacramento Assembly District 14, Sacramento, California
Street: 62nd & R
House Number: 1081
Residence Date: 1920
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Louisa Doan
Father's Birthplace: Canada
Mother's Birthplace: Canada
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: Fruit
Employment Field: Own Account
Home Owned or Rented: Owned
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Neighbors:
Household Members: Name, Age
George Doan 63
Louisa Doan 50
May Doan 31
John C Doan 20
Arline Doan 13
George H Doan 4
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George H Doan in the 1930 United States Federal Census
Name: George H Doan
Birth Year: abt 1856
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Canada
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Sacramento, Sacramento, California, USA
Map of Home: View Map
Street address: 59th St
Ward of City: Assem Dist 14 pt
House Number: 1815
Dwelling Number: 114
Family Number: 116
Home Owned or Rented: Owned
Home Value: 7500
Radio Set: Yes
Lives on Farm: Yes
Age at first Marriage: 30
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Canada
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Language Spoken: English
Immigration Year: 1865
Naturalization: Naturalized
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: Own Farm
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Employment: Yes
Household Members: Name, Age
George H Doan 74
Louisa Doan 62
Arline Doan 23
George H Doan 14
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George H Doan in the California, Death Index, 1905-1939
Name: George H Doan
Birth Year: abt 1856
Death Date: 29 Jan 1932
Age at Death: 76
Death Place: Sacramento, California, USA |
