From "History of La Crosse County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 773. City of La Crosse DONALD A. McDONALD, steamboat and groceryman, was born in Picton, Nova Scotia, Jan. 1, 1833. In June, 1844, he removed with his parents to Dundas, Canada West. Here he attended the common schools until 1853, when he moved to Hamilton, remaining there until 1855, when he came to La Crosse and entered the lumbering business, which he still follows. He also deals to some extent in groceries, mostly to supply his boats, shanties, etc. [I am not related to this family and have no further information. I'm posting this as a service and hope it helps!]