Decatur County Journal
August 7, l902

GEORGE MCDONALD, who for many years was a respected citizen of
Kellerton, died suddenly at the home of C.E. BULLARD, near Beaconsfield
last Saturday night. After eating a hearty supper he went to bed, and
about half past eight o'clock, MR. BULLARD went to his room to see if he
was in need of anything, and found him dead. He had been in feeble
health for several years.

GEORGE MCDONALD was born in Sciota County, Ohio, May 4, l834, and came
in his boyhood to DeWitt County, Ill., where he lived until l862. When
the 4lst Ill. Volunteer Infantry was formed he enlisted in Co. F. He
served three years and took part in the battle of Shiloh and other hard
fought battles. In September, l865, he was married to HARRIET GATES, of
Chicago. After the war he moved with his family to Iowa and lived in
Decatur and Ringgold Counties until his death, which occurred July 26,
l902.

Five or six years ago he united with the Dunkard Church. He leaves a
wife, a daughter, a son and a sister. A year or two ago he lost his
mind and COL. L.R. HAVELY was appointed guardian, and as MRS. MCDONALD
was in poor health, MR. and MRS. C.E. BULLARD have been taking care of
him.

Funeral services were conducted from the Methodist Church Sunday
afternoon at two o'clock by Rev. C.E. Wood, after which the remains were
laid to rest in the Kellerton Cemetery.

--Kellerton Globe.
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