Background
MacDonell, Herbert Leon was born on July 23, 1928 in Wellsville, New York, United States. Son of Leon John Duncan MacDonell and Catherine Winifred Williams.
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MacDonell, Herbert Leon was born on July 23, 1928 in Wellsville, New York, United States. Son of Leon John Duncan MacDonell and Catherine Winifred Williams.
Bachelor in Chemistry, Alfred University, 1950. Master of Science in Chemistry, University Rhode Island, 1956.
Professor Milton (Wisconsin) College, 1951-1954, Corning (New York ) Community College, 1960-1992. Consultant Laboratory Forensic Science, Corning, since 1970. Professor Elmira (New York ) College, 1972-1983.
Fellow American Academy Forensic Science (chairman 1969-1970). Member International Association for Identification (various committees, Dondaro award 1974), International Association Bloodstain Analysts (district member, historian since 1983), Canada and English Forensic Science Societies, Rotary.
Married Phyllis Barbara Austin, August 19, 1950. Adopted children: Candy, Cindy, Wendie, Wendy, Cathy, Joanne, Mark, David, Debra, John, Karen, Paul.