Hi Peg, I've just looked up your MacDonald's at Hardwood Hill. This is the only John and Margaret there. You'll have some fun figuring how they fit into your family based on your initial query! ... Now... to see why your email bounced from the list....... Cheers, Rick MacNeil 1901 census, Hardwood Hill Family # 106 John D. McDonald, b. Oct. 30, 1845, married, farmer Margaret, b. Dec. 24, 1841, married Ada S., b. Oct. 2, 1879, teacher J. A. Louise, b. Oct. 11, 1883 1891 census, Hardwood Hill Family # 175 J. D. McDonald, 45, married Margaret, 45, married Ada S., 11 Jenet Ann Lois, 7 1881 census, Hardwood Hill Family # 118 John D. McDonald, 35, married, farmer Margaret, 39, married Ada S., 1 1871 census, Hardwood Hill Family # 54 John D. MacDonald, married, 25, born NS, Presb CLP, tanner and courier Margaret, married, 29, born NS, Presb CLP Peg Sullivan wrote: >Seeking info: John MacDonald, b. >ca. 1845, married Margaret Kerr, b >ca. l845 ?? Believe both born in >Pictou Co., N.S., possibly Hardwood >Hill. Had son, Leonard Alfred, b. >March l2, l873 ??. He was my >father. Any siblings?? It is my >understanding that John died when >my father was 2 years of age and >Margaret when he was ll years old. >Know either John or Margaret had >a brother or sister, as my father >went to live with them but left at >age ll and went to New Hampshire, >possibly with a cousin (name and >age unknown). Does anyone >have any info??? Are they listed >in 1881 census? Have been unable >to obtain this census. Any and all >info will be appreciated. Slainte, >Peg > >http://community.webtv.net/SUL-VAN/SULLIVAN > >