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Ancestors of Zona Louise Cross

Generation No. 3

      4. Frank Earl Cross, born Sep 20, 1872 in Illinois.; died Jul 07, 1938 in Panora, Guthrie Co., Iowa. Bur. - Morrisburg Cemetery, So. of Panora, Iowa. He was the son of 8. Charles Thomas Cross and 9. Lucinda Strain. He married 5. Lottie Estella Hudson Nov 01, 1896 in Guthrie County, Iowa.

      5. Lottie Estella Hudson, born Nov 19, 1872 in Nebraska; died Dec 03, 1947 in Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa. Bur. - Morrisburg Cemetery, So. of Panora, Iowa. She was the daughter of 10. Hiram Barker Hudson and 11. Anna Eliza Delfridge.

Notes for Frank Earl Cross:
Wedding Witness: James A. Tam, Sydney Dye, A. Wickwire, Minister. Marriage Register Book 1 p.169, Book 6 p176. shows he was a res/o Coon Rapids; Lottie was a res/o Panora, Iowa.
Frank Earl Cross, son of Charles Thomas Cross & Lucinda Strain, is a step-brother of Jasper (Uncle Jack) Cross, son of Charles Thomas Cross & his 2nd wife, Sarah Wright.

Notes for Lottie Estella Hudson:
Services for Mrs. Lottie E. Cross, 75, of 21 Lee St., were held at 1:30 p.m., Friday at the Morrisburg Methodist church, northwest of Redfield. Burial was at the church cemetery.
Mrs. Cross, who came to Des Moines from Panora five yeras ago, died at her home Wednesday of arterio-sclerosis. She had been in failing health several years and seriously ill since July.
She was born in Nebraska and was a member of the Methodist church at Panora. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Opal MacDonald, with whom she lived here; two sons, Gerald Cross, Gary, Ind., and Eddie F. Cross, Indianola; 11 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Rigler and Mrs. Minnie Groves, both of Des Moines, and three brothers, James Hudson, Des Moines; Ernest Hudson, Brainerd, Minn., and Thomas Hudson, Panora.

Marriage Notes for Frank Cross and Lottie Hudson:
When Frank married Lottie their witnesses were: James A. Tam, Sydney Dye, A. Wickwire, Minister

Children of Frank Cross and Lottie Hudson are:

	i.	Gerald Cross, born May 03, 1899 in Coon Rapids, Carroll Co., Iowa; died Jul 27, 1976 in Gulf Pines Cemetery, Venice, Florida; married Margaret Charlotte Smurdon Oct 15, 1919 in Gary, Indiana; born Nov 15, 1897 in Chicago, Illinois; died Nov 25, 1975 in Gulf Pines Cemetery, Venice, Florida.
2	ii.	Eddie Forrest Cross, born Jun 23, 1901 in Coon Rapids, Carroll Co., Iowa; died Jul 16, 1975 in Agency, Iowa. Buried @ Morrisburg Cemetery, Panora, IA; married Violet Estelle MacDonald Aug 26, 1923 in Savanna, Illinois.
	iii.	Opal Elizabeth Cross, born Jun 07, 1903 in Dedham, Carroll Co., Iowa; died Feb 21, 1961 in Sioux City, Woodbury Co., Ia. Bur. at Morrisburg Cemetery, So. of Panora, Iowa; married Elmer MacDonald May 22, 1923 in Gary, Indiana; born Jul 02, 1904 in Merrill, Wisconsin; died Dec 14, 1940 in Puposky, Minn. He was 36, at Lake Julia Sanafarium.

Notes for Elmer MacDonald:
From Elmer's obituary: "The Gary radio station, WLND at Gary, Indiana was the first to announce his death as he along with his brother, G. B. MacDonald, were popular favorites there having appeared on the radio on regular programs. The brother team were known as the "Two Macks" or "Thirteen Feet O' Harmony." Elmer and his brother were also featured over radio stations WGN in Chicago and WDAY in Fargo, ND. Their entertainment consisted of duets with their own accompaniment." Elmer cause of death was TB. Obituary is held by James MacDonald,II. MacCarol@bellsouth.net

6. James Orrington MacDonald, born Sep 29, 1874 in Trescott, Wash., Maine; died Jul 21, 1912 in Guthrie Center, Guthrie Co., IA, he was 37.. He was the son of 12. James William McDonald and 13. Annie B. Marks. He married 7. Myrtle Anna Allender Sep 03, 1896 in Merrill, Wisconsin.

7. Myrtle Anna Allender, born Jul 02, 1878 in Embarrass, Wisconsin; died May 14, 1948 in Bensenville, Illinois at age of 69. She was the daughter of 14. Joseph Lashley Allender and 15. Jane Girard.

Notes for James Orrington MacDonald:
An old, yellowed, typed copy of an obituary was found in the old records of Violet MacDonald Cross by one of her daughters:

"Death of Jas. O. MacDonald. Again were called upon to record the doings of the death angels. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of another of one of our citizens. Jas. O. MacDonald was born in Maine, September 28, 1872, and died at Guthrie Center, Iowa, July 21, 1912, aged 38 years, 10 months and 21 days. He was married to Myrtle Allender in 1896. To this union was born eight children, two of whom preceeded him to the tomb, the other to mourn his going away. He also leaves two brothers, George MacDonald of Illinois, and Clifford MacDonald of Wisconsin. Deceased was a long time member of the Baptist church, and was a consistent Christian, doing his duty with both willingness and pleasure. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at the Baptist church services being conducted by the pastor, Rev. H. T. LeGrande, after which the remains were laid to rest in the city cemetery. The sorrowing wife and children have the sympathy of all in their bereavement."

The Iowa USGen Web Project shares old WPA cemetery records with this disclaimer: "During the 1930s, a program was instituted to survey the cemeteries. This was done by the WPA. Various sources were used. Accuracy leaves something to be desired! However, for some of our ancestors this is the only record of their death. I present this material to you with some reservations. Check for accuracy, where you can." They show this record: "MACDONALD James O. B-28 Sep 1872 21, D-Jul 21, 1912, Age: 38, Buried Valley Cemetery, Guthrian (Guthrie Center) 25 Jul 1912. h/o Martle" Showing the age of death as "38" which is the same as the obituary above, showing a difference of 2 years in other records of birth as Sep 29, 1874.

An e-mail from Pam Prine who has James' Death Certificate. Age of death is 38 years, 9 months, 21 days. Cause of death is Pulmonary Tuberculosis - duration 4 years. Informant: Mrs. J. O. MacDonald. Date of Burial 7/24/1912. Mother's name, Annie Marks-Birthplace-St. Johns New Brunswick, Canada. Doctor E. L. Bowey, M.D. - saw James from 4/21/1912 to 7/21/1912. Last saw him alive on 7/20/1912.

According to daughter Violet, her father was a Baptist preacher in Iowa. The 1905 Wisconsin Census shows our grandfathers name as "Orrie". They were living in Merrill, Wisconsin. Day Laborer. Teamster. Can read and write.

Notes for Myrtle Anna Allender:
Obituary for Mrs. Myrtle A. Brand: "Mrs. Myrtle A. Brand, wife of George F. Brand, 665 Washington Ave., died yesterday afternoon in St. Joseph's hospital after a short illness. A resident of this vicinity for the last 22 years. Mrs. Brand was born in Embarrass, Wisconsin, July 2, 1878. She was a member of the Baptist church of Guthrie Center, Iowa.

"...preceeding her in death were her first husband, James MacDonald who died in 1912; a son Elmer E. MacDonald and two daughters, Iris MacDonald and Imogene Lage. Surviving besides the widower, are three daughters; Mrs. Violet Cross of Des Moines, Iowa; Mrs. Inez Meyers of Elgin and Mrs. Ann Shelton of Deer River, Minnesota; three sons, Grayson MacDonald of Twain, California; Gordon MacDonald of Plainfield, Illinois and Scott Brand of Elgin; two brothers, Glenn Allender of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin and Samuel Allender of Log Angeles, California and two sisters, Mrs. Blanche Aycock of Long Beach, California and Mrs. Luella Jensen of Clarkson, Washington; 18 grandchildren and three great grandchildren."

When Myrtle was 36, her second marriage was to George Frank Brand. 1880 Navarino Township, Shawano Cty., Wisconsin ED SD 4 Page 7 Dwelling #26, Family #28. Family listed by name as: Jane, Josephine, Walllis, Birthy, Mirthy. In the 1880 United States Census, Navarino, Shawano, Wisconsin, lists the family as: Joseph Allander-48 (father's birthplace-Md, Mother's Birthplace-OH), Jane Allander-30 (Father's Birthplace-Canada, Mother's Birthplace-MA), children: Josephine-10, Walles J.-7, Birthy-4(son), Mirthy-2(dau) Theodore-16." [I am assuming that "Mirthy" is Myrtle, my Grandmother.]

She was listed in her mother's obit (Jane Girard Allender) as Mrs. G. F. Brand of Shavanna, WI, and also: "She has made her home with the children and for the past three years has resided with her daughter, Mrs. Brand, in Savanna. She was a kind and conscientious woman and a loving mother, and her passing will leave a void in the hearts of her children."

Marriage Notes for James MacDonald and Myrtle Allender:
Married by a Methodist Episcopal minister in Merill, Lincoln County, Wisc.

Children of James Orrington MacDonald are:

Children of James MacDonald and Myrtle Allender are:

Grayson Glen MacDonald, born Dec 09, 1896 in Wisconsin; died Jul 1951 in Missing with his fishing boat in Pacific Ocean off Oregon Coast; married Violet Unknown.

Notes for Grayson Glen MacDonald:
"Brother of a Plainfield man, Grayson G. MacDonald, about 50, a summer hotel owner at Crescent City, Calif, is the skipper of a 40-foot commercial fishing boat that has been missing for a week on a trip from Cresent City to Port Orford, Oregon. On July 26, 1951 the MacDonald craft and five others left Cresent City. When seas became rough, the other boats put into Hunter's Island....but the "Carol" has not been seen since. The skippers wife, Violet, notified members of the family in Illinois. The couple has no children. MacDonald was born in Wisc., lived in Elgin for many years and later moved to Minn. About six years ago he went to the west coast. A Veteran of World War 1 he was wounded seriously." [Obituary in Puposky, Minn newspaper.]

	3	ii.		Violet Estelle MacDonald, born Mar 02, 1902 in Merrill, Wisconsin; died Oct 20, 1978 in Canon City, Colorado, Buried @ Morrisburg Cemetery, Panora, IA; married Eddie Forrest Cross Aug 26, 1923 in Savanna, Illinois.
		iii.		Elmer MacDonald, born Jul 02, 1904 in Merrill, Wisconsin; died Dec 14, 1940 in Puposky, Minn. He was 36, at Lake Julia Sanafarium; married (1) Opal Elizabeth Cross May 22, 1923 in Gary, Indiana; born Jun 07, 1903 in Dedham, Carroll Co., Iowa; died Feb 21, 1961 in Sioux City, Woodbury Co., Ia. Bur. at Morrisburg Cemetery, So. of Panora, Iowa; married (2) Ida Dell Callar Jul 07, 1933 in Northome, Minnesota.

iv.

Gordan Bennett MacDonald, born Feb 17, 1907 in Heineman, Lincoln Co., Wisconsin; died Feb 07, 1975 in Aurora, Kane Co., Illinois, he was 67; married Helen Elizabeth Myers Jul 18, 1931 in Elgin, Illinois; born Sep 10, 1908 in Mount Carroll, Salem County, Illinois; died Mar 18, 1989 in Aurora, Illinois, she was 80..

Notes for Gordan Bennett MacDonald:
Buried in Lincoln Memorial Park, Aurora, Illinois. Radio singer and E.J. & E. railroadman.

From an old yellowed obituary that was laminated. At the top: "A TRIBUTE published in the pages of THE JOLIET HERALD NEWS, Joliet, Illinois, FEB 7, 1975. Entered Into Eternal Rest Friday, Feb. 7, 1975. MacDONALD, GORDON B. Of Aurora, Age 67, died Friday, February 7, 1975 at copley Memorial Hospital, Aurora. Born February 17, 1907 in Heinemann, Wisconsin. Survived by his wife, Helen and 1 son, James O. MacDonald of the US Navy, stationed in Engladn, 4 daughters, Mrs. JoAnn Fehlman of Plano, Mrs. Ray (Donna) Moseley of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Mrs. Robert (Sandra) Dray of Aurora, and Mrs. Walter (Janis) Donnervauer of San Diego, California, 3 sisters, Mrs. Eddie (Violet) Cross of Agency, Iowa, Mrs. Charles (Inez) Myers of Mt. Carroll, Illinois and Mrs. Williard (Ann) Shelton of Texas, 11 grandchildren. Member of Park Place Baptist Church. Completed funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Dieterle Memorial Home, 1120 S. Broadway, Aurora, where friends may call on Sunday from 7-9 p.m."

Notes for Helen Elizabeth Myers:
Aunt Helen is a sister of Charles Meyers who married Aunt Inez.

Iris MacDonald, born May 23, 1909; died Nov 06, 1911 in Buried Orange Center Cemetery, Orange, Iowa.

Notes for Iris MacDonald:
Iras Alphall died on Nov 6, 1911, she was 2 years old. Inez & Iras were twins.

vi.

Inez MacDonald, born May 23, 1909; married Charles G. Myers; born Jan 28, 1907 in Mt. Carroll, Illinois; died Feb 1983 in Bartlett, Illinois.

Notes for Charles G. Myers:
Charles is a brother of Helen who married Uncle Gordan MacDonald.

vii.

Ann Laurie MacDonald, born Jul 19, 1911; married Willard Shelton.

Notes for Ann Laurie MacDonald:
Ann & Boy who lived 7 hours were twins

viii.

Boy MacDonald, born Jul 19, 1911; died Jul 19, 1911.

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