Macdonald, William Norman

William Norman Macdonald
b: 23 Aug 1889
d:
Biography
William\'s father came from Scotland with his family to settle in Jamaica, originally everyone thought he was the governor of Jamaica, but he may have been the governors aide in Jamaica, and his wife was the governess.

When William turned 16 he didn\'t want to stay in Jamaica so he jumped on a ship which ended up in Fiji.

Alexander was born in Sydney, but went back with his parents to Fiji where the family owned hotels.

In Sydney, joined army, fought in France in WWI. While he was there on leave in England, he met Alexina Louise Clark.

She was one of three sisters, all called Alexena. Alexena Louise (Alex), Alexena Helen (Nellie) (4 daughters none of whom married).

Cause of death: Cardio - vascular problems, pneumonia in his 80s

--- UK OUTWARD PASSENGER LISTS 1890-1960 ---
Name of Ship: S.S."Balranald"
Date of Departure: 12/4/23
Steamship Line: P
Facts
  • 23 Aug 1889 - Birth -
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Family Group Sheet - Child
PARENT (M) Norman Hudson Macdonald
Birth
Death
Marriageto ?
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Mother?
PARENT (U) ?
Birth
Death
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CHILDREN
MWilliam Norman Macdonald
Birth23 Aug 1889
Death
Marriage21 Jun 1917to Alexina Louisa Jeanette Clark at Dean's Court, Doctor's Commons, London
Family Group Sheet - Spouse
PARENT (M) William Norman Macdonald
Birth23 Aug 1889
Death
Marriage21 Jun 1917to Alexina Louisa Jeanette Clark at Dean's Court, Doctor's Commons, London
FatherNorman Hudson Macdonald
Mother?
PARENT (F) Alexina Louisa Jeanette Clark
Birth1897Finsbury Park, Hornsey
Death8 Aug 1948 Waltara, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage21 Jun 1917to William Norman Macdonald at Dean's Court, Doctor's Commons, London
FatherCharles Joseph Clark
MotherMary Jane Boardman
CHILDREN
Private
Birth
Death
MJames Macdonald
Birth1928
Death1982
Private
Birth
Death
Private
Birth
Death
MBruce Macdonald
Birth1934
Death1966
MIan Macdonald
BirthSep 1937
Death2008
MAndrew Macdonald
BirthSep 1937
Death1938
MAlexander Macdonald
Birth28 Sep 1920Auburn, NSW
Death5 Mar 1981Alfred Hospital, Prahran, Victoria
Marriage13 Apr 1942to Private at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Descendancy Chart
William Norman Macdonald b: 23 Aug 1889
Alexina Louisa Jeanette Clark b: 1897 d: 8 Aug 1948
James Macdonald b: 1928 d: 1982
Bruce Macdonald b: 1934 d: 1966
Ian Macdonald b: Sep 1937 d: 2008
Andrew Macdonald b: Sep 1937 d: 1938
Alexander Macdonald b: 28 Sep 1920 d: 5 Mar 1981