John McDonald

Male 1775 -


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  • Name John McDonald 
    Birth 1775 
    Gender Male 
    Census 1820-1830  Moore County, NC Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Census 1850  Panola County, MS Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • 1820 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 316
      John McDonald
      (45+) 1M
      (26-45) 1M 1F
      (0-10) 2F

      1824, Aug 19 -- 1823-1831 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 52
      Ordered that Daniel Caddell be appointed overseer of the road from Bean's Bridge to Flowers Road and have the following hands to work: Leonard Lawhon, John McIntosh, John Murchison, Enoch Wallis, Isham Wallis, John Rouse, Miles Rouse, Martin Rouse, John McDonald, Hugh Kelly, James Hill, Martin Hill, Dickson Ritter, James Ritter, Samuel Barrett, Wm. Barrett Esq.'s boy, Simon Murchison and Daniel Murchison.

      1825, Aug 4 -- Land Grant #2727, Moore County, NC
      Neil Morrison received 100 acres located west of Sings Creek adjoining his own line, Deaton and Alexr. Morrison. John McDonald and Alexr. Morrison were chain carriers.

      1825, Aug 15 -- 1823-1831 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 82
      Ordered that Danl. Murchison be appointed overseer of the road from the hill at the Widow Bethune's to Flowers Road and have the following hands to work: John Murchison, Alexander Smith, Richmond Smith, John McDonald, Isham Wallis, Samuel Barret, Wm. Barret Esq. Sr. and Hugh Kelly.

      1830 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 447
      John McDond. (S.M)
      (50-60) 1F
      (40-50) 1M
      (15-20) 1F
      (10-15) 1F

      1832, Mar 9 -- Personal Correspondence
      S.[imon] Murchison (Milledgeville, GA) to Simon McNeill (Caledonia, Moore County, NC). Dear Cousin: The revolution of time has brought me this far back towards NC after visiting many different places since I had the pleasure of seeing you. I presume you had strange ideas of me for not returning but such was the situation of my business that it was impossible. I wrote brother Daniel [Murchison] from Fayetteville when I left there but got no answer also from Natchez but both meet with silent reply. I am now on my way to Wilmington and Newbern and probably Charleston I wish you to write me to Wilmington when you receive this, what kind of a settlement you were able to make with Col A. McNeill and also if there is yet in existence any demands against me. I also enclosed $20 for Mother [Catherine Murchison] from Fayetteville let me know if that got to train. Be so good as to hire some person to work on the plan with Daniel [Murchison] and I will remit you the money to pay it. Should there be any more debts behind buy them as low as possible I will send you the money when you let me know of the same. I wish you to return to the Mississippi with me to see the country you can get back in the fall. I shall return in June or July if alive and nothing happens. Wish (Hope) I have luck I think it will be for your benefit. [If] you think you can go write me to that effect in your fist? if Daniel [Murchison] thinks proper to make the arrangement to go out he can do so and return with you or remain in that event John McDonald ought to move in his place - I am now writing by candlelight and very much fatigued. Therefore I must drop short -- John [Murchison] and Sally [Murchison] was well when I left home. You will give my respects to all the family which I expect they care very little about and be so kind as to keep his letter to yourself as I consider it confidential. Your brother Philip [McNeill] is married to R. McIvers sister in law last December. Your cousin S. Murchison. [Editor's Note: Original letter in possession of Mac Clabaugh, The Villages, FL]

      1834, Sep 24 -- Chronicles and Records of Bensalem Presbyterian Church Page 12, Moore County, NC
      Jennett Murchison McDonald, wife of John McDonald Junr., died.

      1837 -- Chronicles and Records of Bensalem Presbyterian Church Page 152, Moore County, NC
      John McDonald removed west.

      1845, Aug 25 -- Personal Correspondence
      Catherine M. McDonald of Shelby County, TN to John McNeill, Gold Region, Moore County, NC. Mr. John McNeill: These lines will let you know that we are well myself Father [John McDonald] & sister Ann [McDonald] are at this time at cousin Phillip McNeills sister Ann [McDonald] stays mostly at cousin R. McIvers the connections are all well. Father has lost the sight of one of his eyes and is getting very infirm Cousin S. McNeill was at cousin Phillips [McNeill] about twelve months ago and we have not heard from him since he was there in Louisiana he has not got our money from Uncle [Simon] Murchison yet and I expect never will. Cousin John if you please I want you to inquire of Angus McAskill if he is in North Carolina, yet what part of Georgia cousin John McDonald is living in also where I should direct a letter to him. I want to write to him to come after Father for we have had to stay with cousin P. McNeill til I am not only ashamed but mortified about it he is the only friend we have had in this country - and he has got a very large family of his own - if you please answer these lines as soon as possible so that I can write to cousin John McDonald whenever I receive your answer. Give my love to Aunt [Isabella] McNeill and tell her that I very much regret ever leaving N Carolina. I have nothing to write that would interest you Father & Sister Ann joins me in sending there love to you. All yours with respect. Catherine M McDonald. [Editor's Note: Original letter in possession of Mac Clabaugh, The Villages, FL]

      1850 -- Census, Panola County, MS Page 313
      Moore Stevens 45 M, Farmer, $750 Real Estate, Born in NC
      Catherine M. Stevens 25 F, Born in NC
      John J. Stevens 14 M, Born in MS
      Elizabeth Stevens 13 F, Born in MS
      Sarah V. Stevens 11 F, Born in MS
      Henry Stevens 10 M, Born in MS
      James M. Stevens 8 M, Born in MS
      John McDonald 75 M, Schoolteacher, Born in NC
    Person ID I36891  Moore County Wallaces
    Last Modified 2 Aug 2022 

    Family Jennet Murchison   d. 24 Sep 1834  [1
    Children 
    +  1. Female Catherine Martin McDonald,   b. 22 Mar 1816, Moore County, NC Find all individuals with events at this location
    Moore Stevens  m. 24 Dec 1849
       2. Female Anna Bethune McDonald,   b. 1810-1820
    Daniel Stevens  (Age 62 years)
    Family ID F11602  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 29 May 2013 

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  • Histories
    1843 Petition, Moore County, NC
    1843 Petition, Moore County, NC
    1843, Jan 20 -- Petition, Nov 1842-Jan 1843 General Assembly Session Records
    The following citizens of Moore County petitioned the General Assembly for relief from debts due to economic hardship. They requested the General Assembly pass a law preventing creditors from buying defaulted property unless the debtors was allowed 2/3 the value of the land: J.J. Alston, Carroll Brady, Bradley Brady, Jesse Hedgepeth, W.D. Tyson, John Warner, Pitate Ivey, N.S. Marley, Neill Peterson, John Oats, Duncan McIver, William Underwood, E.Q. Sowell, Thos. Fry, John D. McDonald, John Patterson, D.M.R. McIntosh (Cpt.), John McIver (Cpt.), Eli R. Sowe;l, Jesse Stafford, Aaron A.F. Sowell, Lewis Lawhon, George Hunsucker, Hugh McKenzie, Jacob Stutts, Daniel Muse, Alexd. Camerson, Wm. Wadsworth, Peter Black, George D. Ritter, J.H. Muse, Mathew Williams, Jesse Sanders, Jno. McDonald, W.K. Benjamin, J. Thomas, D.M. McIntosh, Joab Cheek, Corn, Shields, Fannin Moore, Bryan Boroughs, George Stutts, Henry Stutts, William Sears, Robt. L. Purvis, Stephen Beryman, Benj. Shields, Neill McNeill, Danl. McRae, Hugh Mathis, A. Munroe, A. Stutts, Neill Mathis, Brinkly Phillips, Thomas Muse, Thomas J. Pervis, Daniel McNeill, John Tyson, Balaam Stewart, Henry Stutts Jr., Levi Wright, John Ritter, John Dunlap, J.J. Phillips, Dempsey Sowell, Joseph Upton, John Oliver, Neill McQueen, Angus McCaskill, William B. Williamson, A. Harper, Jesse B. Caddell, Angus McCaskill, James B. Muse, M. McLeod, Green B. Fields, Martin Hunsucker, Newton R. Bryan, Peter Cornelison, Benjamin Phillips, Charles Brady, Elijah Y. Rice [?], Norman D. McDuffie, Wm. Brewer, Martin Shefield, Patrick Shields, William Dannelly, Eli Phillips and L.W. Lawhon. [Editor's Note: Petition rejected by the NC House]
    Catherine Martin McDonald to John McNeill Aug 1846
    Catherine Martin McDonald to John McNeill Aug 1846
    1846, Aug 25 -- Personal Correspondence
    Catherine M. McDonald of Shelby County, TN to John McNeill, Gold Region, Moore County, NC. Mr. John McNeill: These lines will let you know that we are well myself Father [John McDonald] & sister Ann [McDonald] are at this time at cousin Phillip McNeills sister Ann [McDonald] stays mostly at cousin R. McIvers the connections are all well. Father has lost the sight of one of his eyes and is getting very infirm Cousin S. McNeill was at cousin Phillips [McNeill] about twelve months ago and we have not heard from him since he was there in Louisiana he has not got our money from Uncle [Simon] Murchison yet and I expect never will. Cousin John if you please I want you to inquire of Angus McAskill if he is in North Carolina, yet what part of Georgia cousin John McDonald is living in also where I should direct a letter to him. I want to write to him to come after Father for we have had to stay with cousin P. McNeill til I am not only ashamed but mortified about it he is the only friend we have had in this country - and he has got a very large family of his own - if you please answer these lines as soon as possible so that I can write to cousin John McDonald whenever I receive your answer. Give my love to Aunt [Isabella] McNeill and tell her that I very much regret ever leaving N Carolina. I have nothing to write that would interest you Father & Sister Ann joins me in sending there love to you. All yours with respect. Catherine M McDonald. [Editor's Note: Original letter in possession of Mac Clabaugh, The Villages, FL]

  • Sources 
    1. [S1329] Chronicles and Records of Bensalem Church, Eagle Springs, Moore County, NC.



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