Carl Thomas McDonald

1906 - 1966  (59 years)

• Name	Carl Thomas McDonald
  Birth	1 Oct 1906	Lockport, Niagara, New York, United States   [1, 2]
  Gender	Male
  Census	1930	122 Erie Street, Lockport, Niagara, New York, United States   [3]
  		At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.
  Census	1940	97 Adam Street, Lockport, Niagara, New York, United States   [4]
  		At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.
  Census	1950	120 North Transit Road, Lockport, Niagara, New York, United States   [5]
  	The census notation for the address is unclear - this might be 120 Roby Street (just around the corner) rather than 120 N Transit.
  		At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.
  Occupation	CA 1930–1965	Harrison Radiator Company, Lockport, Niagara, New York, United States   [2, 6, 7, 8]
  	In 1930 he was noted as a mechanic, in 1940 as a solderer, and in 1940 no specific role was noted.
  Find-A-Grave ID	39149799
  Death	28 Mar 1966	Lockport Memorial Hospital, Lockport, Niagara, New York, United States   [2, 9]
  		Obituary of Carl T. McDonald (Niagara Falls Gazette, 29 March 1966, page 14) Carl T. McDonald Dies, Ill Long Time LOCKPORT-- The first president of Unit 2, Local 686, UAW (AFL CIO), Carl T. McDonald, 59, of 120 N. Transit St., died Monday (March 28, 1966) at Lockport Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Mr. McDonald was born in Lockport Oct. 1, 1906, son of Joseph and Elizabeth Haak McDonald. He was employed at Harrison Radiator Division, General Motors Corp., and was a charter member Unit 2 Local 686 at Harrison. He retired as a field service representative of Harrison April 1, 1965. He was a member of Lockport Aerie 825, FOE. Survivors include his widow, Clara Vogt McDonald, a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Seiler, of Lockport; four sons, Richard J. McDonald, of Lockport, Carl E. and Daniel E. McDonald, both of Los Angeles, and Joseph W., of Fort Wayne, Ind.; two brothers, Donald Cushing, of Sunnyvale, Calif., and Alfred Scheutle of Lockport, and 16 grandchildren. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home. Harold Southard,…
  Burial	Abt 31 Mar 1966	Cold Springs Cemetery, Lockport, Niagara, New York, United States   [2, 9]
  		Tombstone of Carl T. and Clara M. McDonald, Cold Springs Cemetery (Lockport, NY) McDONALD Carl T. 1906 - 1966 Clara M. 1906 - 1989
  Person ID	I502	Main Tree
  Last Modified	16 Jul 2025

  
  

  Father	Joseph McDonald   d. Yes, date unknown
  Mother	Elizabeth Haak   d. Yes, date unknown
  Family ID	F202	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Clara M. Vogt,   b. 1906, Lockport, Niagara, New York, United States d. 21 May 1989 (Age 83 years)
  Marriage	19 May 1928	Lockport, Niagara, New York, United States   [10, 11]
  		Marriage certificate of Carl T. McDonald and Clara M. Voght J.D. Livingston, clergyman... do hereby certify that I did on on this 19th day of May in the year AD 1928 at Lockport in the county of Niagara and state of New York, solemnize the rites of matrimony between Carl T. McDonald of Lockport in the county of Niagara and state of New York, and Clara M. Voght of Lockport in the county of Niagara and State of New York.
  		Marriage license application of Carl Thomas McDonald and Clara M. Voght License application date: 19 May 1928, Lockport NY Groom: Carl Thomas McDonald, white, 59 Main St, Lockport NY, age 21, works as solderer, born in Lockport, NY, father Joseph P. McDonald (born USA), mother Elizabeth Haak (born USA), 1st marriage Bride: Clara M. Voght, white, 81 Pine St, Lockport NY, age 21, works as bookkeeper and stenographer, born in Lockport NY, father William H. Voght (born USA), mother Elizabeth Dechend (born USA); 1st marriage
  Children	1. Living   2. Living   3. Living   4. Living   5. Living
  Family ID	F180	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map		Birth - 1 Oct 1906 - Lockport, Niagara, New York, United States Marriage - 19 May 1928 - Lockport, Niagara, New York, United States Census - 1930 - 122 Erie Street, Lockport, Niagara, New York, United States Census - 1940 - 97 Adam Street, Lockport, Niagara, New York, United States Census - 1950 - 120 North Transit Road, Lockport, Niagara, New York, United States Occupation - CA 1930–1965 - Harrison Radiator Company, Lockport, Niagara, New York, United States Death - 28 Mar 1966 - Lockport Memorial Hospital, Lockport, Niagara, New York, United States Burial - Abt 31 Mar 1966 - Cold Springs Cemetery, Lockport, Niagara, New York, United States  = Link to Google Earth
  Pin Legend	: Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  
  

• Notes

  According to his marriage license application, Carl's parents were Joseph F. McDonald and Elizabeth Hask (Haak?), both born in the USA.

  
  

• Sources

  [S120] Marriages -- NY, Niagara County, Marriage License of Carl Thomas McDonald and Clara M. Voght; May 1928. License application date: 19 May 1928, Lockport NY Groom: Carl Thomas McDonald, white, 59 Main St, Lockport NY, age 21, works as solderer, born in Lockport, NY, father Joseph P. McDonald (born USA), mother Elizabeth Hask(?) (born USA), 1st marriage Bride: Clara M. Voght, white, 81 Pine St, Lockport NY, age 21, works as bookkeeper and stenographer, born in Lockport NY, father William H. Voght (born USA), mother Elizabeth Dechend (born USA); 1st marriage Marriage license application of Carl Thomas McDonald and Clara M. Voght License application date: 19 May 1928, Lockport NY Groom: Carl Thomas McDonald, white, 59 Main St, Lockport NY, age 21, works as solderer, born in Lockport, NY, father Joseph P. McDonald (born USA), mother Elizabeth Haak (born USA), 1st marriage Bride: Clara M. Voght, white, 81 Pine St, Lockport NY, age 21, works as bookkeeper and stenographer, born in Lockport NY, father William H. Voght (born USA), mother Elizabeth Dechend (born USA); 1st marriage [S126] Newspaper -- Niagara Falls Gazette (Fulton Postcards), Carl T. McDonald Dies, Ill Long Time; obituary; 29 May 1966; page 14, columns 1-2 (Reliability: 2). Carl T. McDonald Dies, Ill Long Time LOCKPORT-- The first president of Unit 2, Local 686, UAW (AFL CIO), Carl T. McDonald, 59, of 120 N. Transit St., died Monday (March 28, 1966) at Lockport Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Mr. McDonald was born in Lockport Oct. 1, 1906, son of Joseph and Elizabeth Haak McDonald. He was employed at Harrison Radiator Division, General Motors Corp., and was a charter member Unit 2 Local 686 at Harrison. He retired as a field service representative of Harrison April 1, 1965. He was a member of Lockport Aerie 825, FOE. Survivors include his widow, Clara Vogt McDonald, a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Seiler, of Lockport; four sons, Richard J. McDonald, of Lockport, Carl E. and Daniel E. McDonald, both of Los Angeles, and Joseph W., of Fort Wayne, Ind.; two brothers, Donald Cushing, of Sunnyvale, Calif., and Alfred Scheutle of Lockport, and 16 grandchildren. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home. Harold Southard, of the Lockport Assembly of Jehovah's Witnesses, will officiate. Burial will be in Cold Springs Cemetery. The family said memorials to the American Cancer Society will be acceptable as tribute. Obituary of Carl T. McDonald (Niagara Falls Gazette, 29 March 1966, page 14) Carl T. McDonald Dies, Ill Long Time LOCKPORT-- The first president of Unit 2, Local 686, UAW (AFL CIO), Carl T. McDonald, 59, of 120 N. Transit St., died Monday (March 28, 1966) at Lockport Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Mr. McDonald was born in Lockport Oct. 1, 1906, son of Joseph and Elizabeth Haak McDonald. He was employed at Harrison Radiator Division, General Motors Corp., and was a charter member Unit 2 Local 686 at Harrison. He retired as a field service representative of Harrison April 1, 1965. He was a member of Lockport Aerie 825, FOE. Survivors include his widow, Clara Vogt McDonald, a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Seiler, of Lockport; four sons, Richard J. McDonald, of Lockport, Carl E. and Daniel E. McDonald, both of Los Angeles, and Joseph W., of Fort Wayne, Ind.; two brothers, Donald Cushing, of Sunnyvale, Calif., and Alfred Scheutle of Lockport, and 16 grandchildren. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home. Harold Southard,… [S161] 1930 U.S. Federal Census, New York, Niagara County, Ward 5 Lockport, ED 32-22; 13B; 327; Carl McDonald; downloaded 19 October 2019 (Reliability: 3). At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld. [S154] 1940 U.S. Federal Census, New York, Niagara County, Ward 7 Lockport, ED 32-34; sheet 1B; Carl McDonald; downloaded 15 July 2025 (Reliability: 3). At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld. [S119] 1950 U.S. Federal Census, New York, Niagara County, Lockport, ED 32-31; sheet 5; household 63; Carl T. McDonald; downloaded 15 July 2025 (Reliability: 3). At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld. [S161] 1930 U.S. Federal Census, New York, Niagara County, Ward 5 Lockport, ED 32-22; 13B; 327; Carl McDonald; downloaded 19 October 2019 (Reliability: 2). At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld. [S154] 1940 U.S. Federal Census, New York, Niagara County, Ward 7 Lockport, ED 32-34; sheet 1B; Carl McDonald; downloaded 15 July 2025 (Reliability: 2). At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld. [S119] 1950 U.S. Federal Census, New York, Niagara County, Lockport, ED 32-31; sheet 5; household 63; Carl T. McDonald; downloaded 15 July 2025 (Reliability: 2). At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld. [S144] Cemetery -- Cold Springs Cemetery (Lockport, NY), Tombstone of Carl T. and Clara M. (Vogt) McDonald; Carl T. 1906-1966; Clara M. 1906 - 1989 (Reliability: 2). Tombstone of Carl T. and Clara M. McDonald, Cold Springs Cemetery (Lockport, NY) McDONALD Carl T. 1906 - 1966 Clara M. 1906 - 1989 [S120] Marriages -- NY, Niagara County, Marriage certificate of Carl T. McDonald and Clara M. Voght; 19 May 1928; 2343 (Reliability: 3). J.D. Livingston, clergyman... do hereby certify that I did on on this 19th day of May in the year AD 1928 at Lockport in the county of Niagara and state of New York, solemnize the rites of matrimony between Carl T. McDonald of Lockport in the county of Niagara and state of New York, and Clara M. Voght of Lockport in the county of Niagara and State of New York. Marriage certificate of Carl T. McDonald and Clara M. Voght J.D. Livingston, clergyman... do hereby certify that I did on on this 19th day of May in the year AD 1928 at Lockport in the county of Niagara and state of New York, solemnize the rites of matrimony between Carl T. McDonald of Lockport in the county of Niagara and state of New York, and Clara M. Voght of Lockport in the county of Niagara and State of New York. [S120] Marriages -- NY, Niagara County, Marriage License of Carl Thomas McDonald and Clara M. Voght; May 1928 (Reliability: 2). License application date: 19 May 1928, Lockport NY Groom: Carl Thomas McDonald, white, 59 Main St, Lockport NY, age 21, works as solderer, born in Lockport, NY, father Joseph P. McDonald (born USA), mother Elizabeth Hask(?) (born USA), 1st marriage Bride: Clara M. Voght, white, 81 Pine St, Lockport NY, age 21, works as bookkeeper and stenographer, born in Lockport NY, father William H. Voght (born USA), mother Elizabeth Dechend (born USA); 1st marriage Marriage license application of Carl Thomas McDonald and Clara M. Voght License application date: 19 May 1928, Lockport NY Groom: Carl Thomas McDonald, white, 59 Main St, Lockport NY, age 21, works as solderer, born in Lockport, NY, father Joseph P. McDonald (born USA), mother Elizabeth Haak (born USA), 1st marriage Bride: Clara M. Voght, white, 81 Pine St, Lockport NY, age 21, works as bookkeeper and stenographer, born in Lockport NY, father William H. Voght (born USA), mother Elizabeth Dechend (born USA); 1st marriage