of Centre County, Pennsylvania · documented from the public record
The family in the record
William O. Mcdonald b. 1857
parentsDr. John G. McDonald
William O. Mcdonald⚭ Emma E. McFadden (m. May 17
childrenGeorge W. McDonald
Their story
What the record says
Biographical and historical record of Ringgold and Union counties, Iowa.
Born March 1, 1857.
Proprietor of the Cromwell Mills at Cromwell, Union County.
Self-made man.
Came with parents to Iowa in 1865, locating at Albia, Monroe County.
Learned the miller's trade with Edwards Brothers, staying nine years.
A miller since age 17.
Parents of two children, second name cut off in text.
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