This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: pamelapst Surnames: McDonald Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.licking/4585/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am searching for information on William McDonald who stated on his civil war pension papers that he was born in Licking Co. Ohio, Dec. 4, 1840. He married Mattie Emeline Meadows in 1866 and had one daughter, Sarah Ann McDonald (2nd gr grandmother). I do not know if he had previously been married as he declined to answer that question on divorce records between him and Mattie. Some of the other places of residence that he listed were Carmi, White Co., Illinois; Hamilton Co., Ill; Butler County, Mo; Ardeola, Stoddard Co., Mo; Donaphan, Ripley Co, Mo. He died on October 15, 1920 in Harviell, Butler Co., Mo. There is a W. McDonald listed in the 1840 Licking Co. census with what appears to be a wife, 4 daughters, and 2 sons. I am wondering if this could be his family. Does anyone have any information that can help? William stated in later census records that his parents were both born in Ireland, and on another census he stated that his mother was born in Scotland. He also indicated that English was his second language and he was remembered as speaking with a very strong brogue. Any information would be greatly appreciated. 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.