Bio of McDonald, John Wabasha Co., MN
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This bio comes from "HISTORY OF WABASHA COUNTY" 1884.
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of the bios on her pages.

McDonald, John (deceased) was born and reared in Sligo, Ireland, where he
learned the blacksmith's trade. He became a resident of Wabasha in 1856,
and after working for Oliver Cratte (whose biography and picture are on
this site) some time, he purchased and operated a shop on Alleghaney
street. His death occurred May 7, 1879, after a long illness. His age at
this time was about sixty years. Previous to coming here he spent several
years in Lexington, Kentucky. In March, 1862, he married Miss Mary Agnes
Cavanaugh, who was born in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, December 25, 1844.
On account of his long illness, Mr. McDonald's estate was encumbered with
debt, but his widow has become independent by industry and good
management. She has a nice home on the corner of Second and Alleghaney
streets, and is educating her children well. There are four children,
christened John, Katy, Louis and Molly Agnes. The firstborn, Joseph, died
at six months of age. All are members in good standing of the Roman
Catholic church.
War of Rebellion (Civil War)