Lowndes County GaArchives Biographies.....McDonald, Benjamin 1790 - 1880
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William McDonald williamteomi@yahoo.com June 24, 2008, 4:05 am

Author: Henry McDonald

Benjamin McDonald, son of Isham, was born in South Carolina about 1790. He 
came with his father to Pulaski County, Georgia in 1800. He served in the
Pulaski County Militia in 1814. 

Benjamin moved to Irwin County where he married Jensey Stephens on August
23, 1821. Later he moved to Lowndes County in 1825. He served on the Lowndes
County Militia, along with his brother, William in 1838.

Benjamin McDonald won land in the 1832 Gold Lottery. He sold it a year later
to William Smith for $300.00. 

Benjamin and Jensey lived the rest of their lives at Cat Creek in Lowndes 
County, Georgia. They are interred at the Cat Creek Baptist Cemetery on
land donated by his brother, William.

Additional Comments:
Benjamin was the son of Isham McDonald, a first generation immigrant from
Ireland, and who fought in the American Revolution.

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