I'm trying to find the parents of William S. McDonald. According to the 1850, 1856, and 1860 census' he was born in Maryland. Using the age stated on his stone, he would have been born on May 14, 1794. I have no idea where in Maryland he would have been born and have no information on his parents. The first time I can find any record for him was a copy of his wedding license for April 11, 1826 to Mary Bettle in Clermont County Ohio. William moved his family to Iowa in the early 1840's where we still reside. Any information or ideas on how or where to start would be greatly appreciated. Kelly McDonald Zearing, Iowa