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Residences & events: W VA from the time of his birth. 1859 Jonathan Creek Twp, Moultrie Co, IL Frank came to IL to look after some land his father had purchased, having no intention of staying. However, he remained at Jonathan Creek during the Civil War, met his future wife and married shortly after the war, staying permanently. The county history carried his biography, describing him as "one of the active and energetic farmers of the township, and owns 626 acres of land, of which 619 lie in one body. He has also been engaged in raising cattle and trading in stock.....In his politics, his father was an old Line Whig, and Mr. McDonald began life in sympathy with that organization, but on the dissolution of the Whig party became a Democrat, and voted first for Breckenridge in 1860. In local elections he very frequently votes for the man whom he considers best fitted for the office." 1875 Jonathan Creek Twp, Moultrie Co, IL. He was listed in the atlas as a landowner among the 1001 township residents. 1880 He was elected township supervisor. |