McDonald, L. B.(1844-1921)

MCDONALD

Posted By: Anne Hermann (email)
Date: 2/28/2008 at 22:54:59

Jackson Sentinel
January 1, 1921

Death Calls Another of Our Honored Citizens

Again have the ranks of our old pioneers been entered by death which has removed from our midst L. B. McDonald who for the past fifty-four years has commanded the respect of this city and community. Mr. McDonald was one of the few living in 1921 who came to the city at an early date and had made it his home continually ever since. By industry and strict integrity he won his way into the esteem of the community, and his close application to business is evidenced in that he was a trusted employ of the Sanborn store for more than twenty-five years. After the death of Mr. Sanborn he was elected as care taker of the fine Fourth Ward school building, and his interest in this work his kindness to the children and teachers stand ever fresh in the memories of the countless young men and women of today. A good man has gone; one who was a friend to all; devoted to his home and family and a firm advocate of good in every form.

L. B. McDonald was born at Pottsdam, N. Y., February 8, 1844, and came to Iowa in 1866, shortly after the close of the war. He tried on three occasions to enlist with the colors but was refused admission into the army on account of his age. He came direct to Jackson county and settled in this city which since has been his home. Mr. McDonald was united in marriage to Miss Polina Blake, April 23, 1868, and to this happy union were born 12 children, two passing away in infancy, and one daughter, Mrs. Ella Harrington passing away several months ago. Besides his devoted wife, the following children survive. Lucian, Harry, George, Charles, and Mrs. Beulah Burmeister of this city; Leon of Delmar; Mrs. Belle Barnes of Davenport, and Mrs. Irene Stozier of Ft. Smith, Ark.

Mr. McDonald passed away at his home on South Main Street this Thursday morning shortly after six o’clock, death following an illness of several months. The funeral will be held from the home Friday at 2:30 o’clock, Rev. E. A. Lang officiating. Interment will be made in Mt. Hope.