J. R. McDonald (b. 1838)

MCDONALD, SISSON

Posted By: Dorothy Gosse (email)
Date: 6/22/2005 at 23:13:36

McDonald, J. R., farmer, Section 12, PO Strawberry Point; born in Canada in 1838; came to the United States, locating in New York State in 1846; thence to Sheboygan Co., Wisconsin, then went to the Rocky Mountains in 1859; returning, located in Jones Co., Iowa in 1862. He enlisted in the 31st I. V. I. Co. H, in 1864 and was mustered out in 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky; returned to Jones Co., and located in this county in 1867. Married Miss Lucy Sisson in 1857; she was born in New York State in 1838; they have an adopted son -- Frank, born June 27, 1863. They are Methodists; Republican; has been School Director three years, Township Clerk six years, Constable five years. He owns 125 acres of land worth $30 per acre.

Page 620, “1878 History of Fayette County, Iowa”
Putnam Township