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John Roy “Jack” O'Donnell

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Birth	:	27 Nov 1857 Vincent, Washington County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	19 Sep 1917 Aberdeen, Grays Harbor County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Harbour Grace Roman Catholic Cemetery, Harbour Grace, Avalon Peninsula Census Division, Canada
Coordinate	:	47.7018333, -53.2170000
Description	:	John Roy O'Donnell was the oldest child of Anthony and Margaret O'Donnell. His father died in about 1870, and "Jack" left home soon afterwards so he could help support his mother and brothers and sisters. He came to a logging camp in Hoquiam, WA in 1885, and to Elma in 1886 and was employed in 1887-1888 as a timber cruiser by the Northern Pacific Railroad. He was appointed postmaster of Elma in 1889 and joined Dr. Hill in the drug business. He later became active in the hardware trade. He sold out and started a... Read More	John Roy O'Donnell was the oldest child of Anthony and Margaret O'Donnell. His father died in about 1870, and "Jack" left home soon afterwards so he could help support his mother and brothers and sisters. He came to a logging camp in Hoquiam, WA in 1885, and to Elma in 1886 and was employed in 1887-1888 as a timber cruiser by the Northern Pacific Railroad. He was appointed postmaster of Elma in 1889 and joined Dr. Hill in the drug business. He later became active in the hardware trade. He sold out and started a general store, which he kept until about 1902. Jack O'Donnell married Flora Margaret Wakefield on February 1, 1893. The couple had four children: Mona, John Roy Jr., Margaret, and Harry James. From 1903 to 1905 he was a member of the Washington State Senate. In December, 1902, he was one of the organizers of the White Star Lumber Company, which built a mill and manufactured lumber. The president was Allen White, and O'Donnell was the VP. When White withdrew, L.I. Wakefield succeeded him as president and O'Donnell became General Mgr. J.R. O'Donnell belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the BPO Elks, and the Masons, in which he reached the Shrine. He was a Republican and served on the Elma City Council, also being Mayor. The newspaper article regarding his funeral stated that his funeral cortege was the longest in Grays Harbor County history.

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Where is John Roy “Jack” O'Donnell's memorial?
John Roy “Jack” O'Donnell's memorial is located at: Harbour Grace Roman Catholic Cemetery, Harbour Grace, Avalon Peninsula Census Division, Canada.
When did John Roy “Jack” O'Donnell death?
John Roy “Jack” O'Donnell death on 19 Sep 1917 in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor County, Washington, USA
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Latitude: 47.7018333
Longitude: -53.2170000

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Flora Margaret Wakefield O'Donnell

(1873 - 1973)

Siblings

Children

Mona O'Donnell Westover

(1891 - 1970)

Margaret O'Donnell

(1900 - 1900)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Harbour Grace Roman Catholic Cemetery
Harbour Grace, Avalon Peninsula Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 47.7018333, -53.2170000

2. United Church Cemetery
Harbour Grace, Avalon Peninsula Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 47.6964300, -53.2167000

3. Saint Paul's Anglican Cemetery
Harbour Grace, Avalon Peninsula Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 47.6961667, -53.2153333

4. Presentation Convent Cemetery
Harbour Grace, Avalon Peninsula Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 47.6954800, -53.2106500

5. Old Methodist Cemetery
Harbour Grace, Avalon Peninsula Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 47.6943333, -53.2113333

6. St Paul's Anglican Churchyard
Harbour Grace, Avalon Peninsula Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 47.6927370, -53.2157730

7. Old Roman Catholic Cemetery
Harbour Grace, Avalon Peninsula Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 47.6925000, -53.2175000

8. Saint Peters Anglican Church Cemetery
Harbour Grace, Avalon Peninsula Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 47.6816900, -53.2031900

9. Park Avenue United Cemetery
Carbonear, Avalon Peninsula Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 47.7293900, -53.2234200

10. Saint Andrew's Anglican Cemetery
Bryant's Cove, Avalon Peninsula Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 47.6664000, -53.1957611

11. Carbonear Gospel Hall Cemetery
Carbonear, Avalon Peninsula Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 47.7406076, -53.2187674

12. Bethany United Church Cemetery
Carbonear, Avalon Peninsula Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 47.7393500, -53.2351900

13. Saint Patrick's Roman Catholic Cemetery
Carbonear, Avalon Peninsula Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 47.7396420, -53.2349417

14. St James Anglican Church Cemetery
Carbonear, Avalon Peninsula Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 47.7418570, -53.2228560

15. United Cemetery
Freshwater, Avalon Peninsula Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 47.7460250, -53.2074650

16. Interfaith Cemetery
Carbonear, Avalon Peninsula Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 47.7536500, -53.2240000

17. Calvary Pentecostal Cemetery
Carbonear, Avalon Peninsula Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 47.7538889, -53.2238889

18. Freshwater Old UC Cemetery
Freshwater, Avalon Peninsula Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 47.7535950, -53.1912960

19. St. John's Anglican Church Cemetery
Bishop's Cove, Avalon Peninsula Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 47.6377500, -53.2198300

20. Bishops Cove Protestant Cemetery
Bishop's Cove, Avalon Peninsula Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 47.6355800, -53.2326900

21. New Saint Matthew's Anglican Cemetery
Bay Roberts, Avalon Peninsula Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 47.6011200, -53.2465100

22. Old Saint Matthew's Anglican Cemetery
Bay Roberts, Avalon Peninsula Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 47.5985600, -53.2420700

23. United Church Cemetery
Perrys Cove, Avalon Peninsula Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 47.8019990, -53.1576550

24. Perry's Cove Old United Church Cemetery
Perrys Cove, Avalon Peninsula Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 47.8008213, -53.1494064