OBIT: A. P. McDONALD, 1895, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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ALTOONA'S POSTMASTER DEAD.
He Succumbed Just Before the Expiration of His Term.

  ALTOONA, Nov. 22 - A. P. McDonald, postmaster of this city, died this 
afternoon after a month's illness, aged 47 years.  He was appointed by 
President Harrison and his term would have expired December 18. 
  Mr. McDonald served two terms in the Legislature.

Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, Pa., November 22, 1895

 - A. P. MacDonald, Postmaster of Altoona, Penn., died yesterday of 
Bright's disease.  He was appointed Postmaster by President Harrison, 
and his term would have expired next month.  He served one term in the 
State Legislature, and during the late war was engaged as a clerk with 
the construction corps under Gen. Sherman.

The New York Times, November 23, 1895

1880 Altoona, Blair County census -
A. P. McDonald, 32, insurance agent  
Alice E. McDonald, 30  
Howard A. McDonald, 9  
Roy A. McDonald, 3  
Maud L. McDonald, 5