John G Mcdonald

216, General John G. McDonald was born in Scotland, December 19, 1798. Of his early life we only know that he lived in Indiana before he came to Illinois. He served in the Black Hawk War as a Lieutenant in Major Henry Dodge's battalion of United States Rangers, organized about the close of that struggle but employed in garrison and scouting duty under General Scott. Colonel Cox became acquainted with him and learned of his ability as a surveyor in Illinois, and so secured his services for the work in the Black Hawk Purchase.

283, 5'8" tall, hazel eyes, brown hair. Occupation: Laborer. Assigned to Company A, Capt. D. Baker.

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65, His work of surveying in Jackson County was prosecuted through the summer and fall of 1837. Old settlers remember well the jolly party with their ox team and tents and hearty Southern hospitality. Cox's chief assistant was John G. McDonald, a very competent surveyor who had recently removed to Illinois from Indiana. Until the death of Colonel Cox, John McDonald was one of his most intimate and valued associates and their mutual esteem was manifested in many ways.

3 Males, 2 Females

Living with Martha (32), Richard (6), Margaret (11/12) McDonald and Caroline Wirthlin.