Seeking information on the MCDONALD and CADY families the arrived in Butler Co.,NE prior to 1870. Heads of families included Edward McDonald, Sylvester McDonald, Edwin McDonald, and John McDonald. Also included in the group of arrivals was Ellen (McDonald) Cady with her husband, Martin Cady and their sons Frederick and George Cady. This is part of the McDonald family originating from Albany>Schoharie>Oswego,NY>Butler,MI>Butler,NE The group was located in Pepperville Prec. and later, Alexis. Last recorded contact with this branch of the family was in 1901 with Sylvester McDonald and Nellie Cady returning to MI for a McDonald Family Reunion. Seeking genealogical and relocation information on the family from 1870 and forward. Dave McDonald DLMcDon@aol.com