This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: VivienneShakespeare Surnames: McDonald Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/13972/mb.ashx Message Board Post: William was the father of James McDonald born in Carlisle, Cumberland in 1839. His mother is stated as Mary on James marriage Certificate when he married Jane Scott born in Girvan, Ayeshire in 1841. William may have originally come from Scotland but I now have some reason to believe he may be from Ireland though where I don't know. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.